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Meals for Mutts

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Meals for Mutts vs Black Hawk

A score-by-score comparison of Meals for Mutts and Black Hawk — value, ingredients and transparency — run through the same independent 100-point methodology.

Reviewed by the Dog Food Reviews editorial team

Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice

Meals for Mutts tier

Premium

Black Hawk tier

Premium

Meals for Mutts cheapest/kg

$9.95/kg

Black Hawk cheapest/kg

$8.45/kg

Lower per kg

74/100

Meals for Mutts

Doglovers (Australia)

Australian brand with a real point of difference in novel proteins like kangaroo and sardine, which makes it a go-to for dogs with sensitivities. Both grain-free and grain-inclusive ranges are available, value sits at the friendlier end of premium, and quality is genuinely good. The main catches are narrower availability and a price that creeps up in the smaller bags.

PremiumDogs with food sensitivities or itchy skinOwners after a novel-protein diet without going prescription

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76/100

Higher overall

Black Hawk

EBOS Group (Masterpet, Australia/NZ)

A popular premium-mainstream brand that's everywhere and reasonably priced in big bags — but its strength is reach, not ingredients. Quality swings noticeably across the range: the better formulas lead with named meat, while cheaper lines lean on rice and grain to bulk out the panel. You're partly paying for shelf presence and marketing, so read the specific recipe rather than the brand badge.

PremiumEveryday feeding if you pick the right recipeOwners who want availability over peak ingredients

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The scorecard

Score by score

Both brands run through the same six-part model. Higher is better on every dimension — the longer bar marks the leader.

Meals for Mutts

Black Hawk Black Hawk logo

74Overall score76

Black Hawk leads

75Price & value74

Meals for Mutts leads

76Ingredient quality76

75Nutrition76

Black Hawk leads

72Transparency74

Black Hawk leads

68Availability83

Black Hawk leads

78Customer sentiment76

Meals for Mutts leads

Detail	Meals for Mutts	Black Hawk
Price tier	Premium	Premium
Cheapest per kg	$9.95/kg	$8.45/kg
Made in	Australia	Australia

Who leads where

The verdict, by category

Best value

Meals for Mutts

Lower cost per day for similar quality.

Best ingredients

Tie

Named-meat-first and protein quality.

Most transparent

Black Hawk

Ingredient, ownership and origin clarity.

76/100

Good

Editorial assessment

Our verdict

On our index, Black Hawk comes out ahead overall (76 vs 74). But the right choice depends on your dog: Meals for Mutts leads on value, while Black Hawk leads on ingredients. Compare cost per day and the cheapest retailer for each before you buy.

Overall

vs. avg.

Good

Rating

Not veterinary advice. Good vs Good overall. Prices are illustrative and manually entered for v1 — always confirm live pricing with the retailer.

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71/100

Premium · Good

A competent grain-free all-rounder, but it's mid-pack on every measure and now sits inside a big multi-brand portfolio where recipes have moved with ownership. Fine if the price is right on the day — just don't expect it to out-spec a more focused independent brand.

Grain-free everyday feeding where 'good enough' is fine

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75/100

Premium · Good

Fair value and the rescue donations are real, not greenwash — but the food itself is good rather than exceptional, with mid-premium panels and a narrow range. Buy it because the per-kg value stacks up, not because the cause makes the ingredients better than they are.

Value-conscious feeders who want a clean enough panel

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78/100

Premium · Good

A capable single-protein option for elimination diets, and the labels are honest. But the rolls especially carry a steep price per kg for what is a deliberately simple recipe, and the range spread across formats muddies value — price the dry against the rolls per serve before you settle on one.

Sensitive stomachs

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Frequently asked questions

On our value score, Meals for Mutts edges ahead (75 vs 74). Value is about cost per day, not sticker price — compare the per-kg figures above and the cheapest retailer for each before deciding.

Both score 76 on ingredient quality in our index. We look at named-meat-first, protein source quality, wholefoods and fillers.

Black Hawk scores higher on transparency. Transparency covers ingredient clarity, country of manufacture, ownership and feeding-guide detail.

Online-only retailers like Pet Circle and Budget Pet Products are usually the price-to-beat on everyday pricing, while Petbarn is a strong all-rounder with the widest range, stores nationwide and competitive member and Repeat Delivery pricing. Whichever you choose, compare price per kg before buying.

No. Dog Food Reviews is an independent value and comparison resource, not veterinary advice. Prices are illustrative and manually entered for v1 — always confirm the live price and speak to your vet before changing your dog's diet.

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