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Orijen dry food for Boxer puppy (update in OP)
Posted on 11/10/13 at 11:36 am
Posted on 11/10/13 at 11:36 am
I have a 13 week old boxer and I want to switch him from his current kibble to Orijen puppy. My question is whether or not to feed him the large breed variety or not. I read different things on different forums but can't find an answer. TIA
:Update:
Since switching him to Orijen I've noticed a significant increase in his energy. All of his digestive issues are gone (he had very loose stool and would go a lot.) Only thing I've noticed in this area is he has extremely stinky farts. I'm always getting compliments on how shiny and soft his coat is. I'm not sure how much the food has to do with this part or just genetics but he is the largest of his siblings. At five months he is the roughly the same height as his mother. Although he hasn't started filling out much yet he is very strong and exceptionally fast. I would recommend this food to anyone who has the extra coin to spend on their pet.
:Update:
Since switching him to Orijen I've noticed a significant increase in his energy. All of his digestive issues are gone (he had very loose stool and would go a lot.) Only thing I've noticed in this area is he has extremely stinky farts. I'm always getting compliments on how shiny and soft his coat is. I'm not sure how much the food has to do with this part or just genetics but he is the largest of his siblings. At five months he is the roughly the same height as his mother. Although he hasn't started filling out much yet he is very strong and exceptionally fast. I would recommend this food to anyone who has the extra coin to spend on their pet.
This post was edited on 1/20/14 at 9:33 am
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Posted on 11/10/13 at 11:38 am to tbrig3211
George strait answer?
Posted on 11/10/13 at 11:44 am to tbrig3211
Why Orijen?
You need to stick with puppy food for the dog's first year. The puppy food has the extra fats young dogs need, along with other necessary nutrients to help them grow properly.
It looks like they have a large breed puppy food. Why not just feed him that? Or are you unsure of what "large breed" entails and whether or not a boxer is considered "large breed" to them?
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You need to stick with puppy food for the dog's first year. The puppy food has the extra fats young dogs need, along with other necessary nutrients to help them grow properly.
It looks like they have a large breed puppy food. Why not just feed him that? Or are you unsure of what "large breed" entails and whether or not a boxer is considered "large breed" to them?
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This post was edited on 11/10/13 at 11:47 am
Posted on 11/10/13 at 11:46 am to Yahtzee
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Why Orijen?
Seems to be the best food I can find without having to order online. What would you suggest?
Posted on 11/10/13 at 11:48 am to tbrig3211
Puppy food dude.
Posted on 11/10/13 at 11:50 am to tbrig3211
I started my dog on Science Diet Puppy. After a year I switched her to Science Diet Small Breed, then after a month I went to Ideal Balance and then 2 months after I've switched her to Ideal Balance Grain Free. She's healthy, lean, great coat, doesn't itch anymore, and she just seems like an overall happy dog.
I know there are two types of people: science diet and anti-Science Diet, but my parents' dogs and relatives dogs are all on Science Diet and they all like it.
The only reason she isn't on something like Blue Buffalo is because Blue Buffalo seems to be recalled more often than not.
I had just never heard of Orijen before.
I know there are two types of people: science diet and anti-Science Diet, but my parents' dogs and relatives dogs are all on Science Diet and they all like it.
The only reason she isn't on something like Blue Buffalo is because Blue Buffalo seems to be recalled more often than not.
I had just never heard of Orijen before.
Posted on 11/10/13 at 11:52 am to LSUlefty
Thanks, that's what I figured but I came across a bunch of people saying they fed their boxer puppies large breed due to calcium content.
Posted on 11/10/13 at 11:53 am to tbrig3211
Orijen is the most expensive dog food on the market. I can't imagine feeding a large breed dog that food. The bill would be ridiculous
Posted on 11/10/13 at 11:54 am to tbrig3211
Geez this stuff is expensive.
Posted on 11/10/13 at 11:57 am to Yahtzee
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I had just never heard of Orijen before.
I hadn't either. I was in Petsmart with him and some random person mentioned that's what they fed their boxers and how great it was. It has great reviews and contains no "controversial ingredients." I'm probably putting way too much thought into it but I've never owned a dog before and I just want the best for him.
Posted on 11/10/13 at 11:59 am to Yahtzee
OT baller bro, not worried about the price. 
But supposedly they eat less of it so the bag last longer, about 6 weeks for a 15lb bag.
But supposedly they eat less of it so the bag last longer, about 6 weeks for a 15lb bag.
This post was edited on 11/10/13 at 12:01 pm
Posted on 11/10/13 at 12:00 pm to tbrig3211
We'll need a pic of said Boxer in order to make a decision.
Posted on 11/10/13 at 12:00 pm to tbrig3211
Way too much thought. At the end of the day, it's dog food. I know you want to feed him the right stuff (that's how I was about my dog) but I'd honestly look for something a tad more affordable. I'm glad my dog doesn't eat much, but a boxer will.
Posted on 11/10/13 at 12:11 pm to Yahtzee
Kirkland dog food at costco is highly rated, no corn either. Pretty good price too.
Posted on 11/10/13 at 12:24 pm to Civildawg
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Orijen is the most expensive dog food on the market. I can't imagine feeding a large breed dog that food. The bill would be ridiculous
This.
I've done massive amounts researching on it, and Royal Canin is the only company that actively still tests and does research for their food. Them and one other brand are the only two to have ever done extensive research (I think blue buffalo?) but Royal Canin is the only one that continues to do it even though the food is already in existence. They're constantly tweaking it anytime they find something better.
That said, my dog is on a high end food right now but she wasn't always. I don't judge people who don't think its necessary. I DO judge science diet buyers because it's the price of high end food and the ingredients of Iams.
This post was edited on 11/10/13 at 12:26 pm
Posted on 11/10/13 at 12:44 pm to LouisianaLady
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I DO judge science diet buyers because it's the price of high end food and the ingredients of Iams.
What about Ideal Balance?
Posted on 11/10/13 at 12:46 pm to tbrig3211
Boxer is not a large breed
Posted on 11/10/13 at 12:49 pm to tbrig3211
Orijen is an all life stages food. Whether its right for yoyr puppy has to be tested. I tried it when my rott was a pup and it was too rich fir hwr and her stomach never settled with it so took her off. Even after cutting the amount way down, whuch you have to do with good feed like orijen.
Merricks grain free was a great feed that worked for her. However now that she is grown I did switch to something cheaper and feeding the costco grain free. Once I added feeding my gfs dog too I had to move to a cheaper alternative and costco grain free is the best for the price.
I wouldn't feed a specific puppy feed or an all breed...go the all life stages route imo
Merricks grain free was a great feed that worked for her. However now that she is grown I did switch to something cheaper and feeding the costco grain free. Once I added feeding my gfs dog too I had to move to a cheaper alternative and costco grain free is the best for the price.
I wouldn't feed a specific puppy feed or an all breed...go the all life stages route imo
Posted on 11/10/13 at 1:21 pm to Yahtzee
Orijen is the best there is. Our little dog loves it and is very healthy.
Posted on 11/10/13 at 1:32 pm to tbrig3211
I agree with the puppy food for a while first.
My boxer gets Blue Buffalo wilderness, the duck one.
My boxer also has allergies like whoa, and therefore eats nothing but 100% duck food and treats. No chicken or beef.
Many dont consider boxers to be a large breed, but I think it depends on the dog. My neighbor has 2 and they are small. My female is pushing 80 lbs, and I dont really work her out very much. I need to start running with her. If she didnt have the food allergies, Id still be hesitant on the large breed food.
My boxer gets Blue Buffalo wilderness, the duck one.
My boxer also has allergies like whoa, and therefore eats nothing but 100% duck food and treats. No chicken or beef.
Many dont consider boxers to be a large breed, but I think it depends on the dog. My neighbor has 2 and they are small. My female is pushing 80 lbs, and I dont really work her out very much. I need to start running with her. If she didnt have the food allergies, Id still be hesitant on the large breed food.
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