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Coles

A supermarket dog-food aisle, with all the limits that implies. The range is narrow and dominated by the in-house Woofin' Good! brand, with only a couple of national brands and effectively no premium, fresh or prescription choice. There's no pet subscription, and sourcing detail on the house range is thin. Convenient for an emergency top-up with the weekly shop — not where you build a dog's diet.

Editorial verdict

Coles is fine for grabbing a cheap bag when you're already doing the groceries, but the dog-food aisle is narrow, house-brand-heavy and offers almost nothing in premium or prescription. With no pet subscription and thin sourcing transparency, it's a top-up option, not a place to build a diet. For genuine range, prescription support and competitive Repeat Delivery value, a specialist like Petbarn is the better home for your dog's regular food.

AverageSample basket $165

By the Dog Food Reviews Editorial Team

Independent scoring · Not pay-to-rank · Last updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice

Average
66/100
Overall score out of 100
0/100
Pricing
0/100
Range
0/100
Overall value
Score breakdown

Six checks, one model.

79
Pricing & valueGood
49
RangeCompare carefully
74
DeliveryGood
53
Subscription & repeat deliveryPoor value
51
Private-label transparencyPoor value
76
Overall valueGood
The balance sheet

Pros & cons.

What works

  • Cheap entry-level bag you can grab with the weekly shop
  • Stores and grocery delivery almost everywhere

Watch-outs

  • Narrow aisle dominated by the Woofin' Good! house brand
  • Almost no premium, fresh or prescription choice
  • No pet-specific subscription or autoship
  • Thin sourcing transparency on the house range
Who it suits

Best for & avoid if

Best for

An emergency top-up alongside the grocery shop

Avoid if

You're choosing where to build a dog's regular dietYou need premium, fresh or prescription food
Sample basket

Coles vs the cheapest rival.

Here's how a few popular bags priced at Coles compare to the cheapest price for the same product in our index. Prices are illustrative editorial estimates — always check the live price and price per kg on the size you actually buy.

Woofin' Good! Adult Dry Dog Food Beef & Vegetables 18kg

$2.72/kg

At Coles

$49

Cheapest in index

$49

at Coles

Cheapest here
Coles dog food delivery
The facts

Delivery, subscription & pricing.

Delivery cost

From ~$5 (standard grocery delivery); free over threshold

Free shipping over

$100 (grocery)

Subscription

Not available

Price match

Not advertised

Sample basket

$165

Brands stocked

3+

Coles' own dog food is branded Woofin' Good! (with an Elevate line above it), and the house range dominates an already short aisle. Useful to label clearly, because the supermarket leans heavily on its own brand and publishes little detail on where the food is made or sourced.

Range

Key brands stocked at Coles.

Popular bags carried here include Woofin' Good! Adult Dry Dog Food Beef & Vegetables 18kg. Prices vary by retailer, so always check price per kg on the size you actually buy.

Compare before you buy

Other strong retailers to compare with Coles

Many carry the same brands, so it's always worth a price-per-kg check. These are the other online stores we'd weigh up alongside Coles.

Woolworths store67/100
Woolworths logo
Average

Woolworths

Woolworths is convenient and cheap for an entry-level bag, but the aisle is narrow, dominated by Baxter's, and short on premium and prescription choice, with no pet subscription and thin sourcing detail. It's an emergency top-up, not a diet plan. For real range, prescription support and strong Repeat Delivery value, a specialist like Petbarn is where a dog's regular food belongs.

Price
79
Range
51
Delivery
76
A cheap top-up with the weekly shop

Sample basket

$163

Full review
Pet Circle store82/100
Pet Circle logo
Strong

Pet Circle

Pet Circle is a strong online experience with a genuinely deep premium catalogue, but it trades on premium positioning rather than the lowest per-kg price. On mainstream brands you can frequently do better elsewhere — including Petbarn with member pricing or Repeat Delivery — and you lose the option of a store when you need advice or a return. Check the per-kg price before you assume the polished site means the best value.

Price
80
Range
84
Delivery
82
Repeat deliveryShoppers who want a deep online premium catalogueAutoship on premium diets

Sample basket

$188

Full review
Petbarn store86/100
Petbarn logo
Strong

Petbarn

Petbarn is a genuine all-rounder: the widest range in the country, stores nationwide, strong delivery and competitive member and Repeat Delivery pricing. With so much choice on the shelf, comparing price-per-kg across its house brand and the national brands it also stocks — Black Hawk, SavourLife and Prime100 — is the simplest way to find your best-value match.

Price
82
Range
95
Delivery
88
Repeat deliveryOne-stop conveniencePrescription and vet diets

Sample basket

$189

Full review

Coles FAQs

Coles is fine for grabbing a cheap bag when you're already doing the groceries, but the dog-food aisle is narrow, house-brand-heavy and offers almost nothing in premium or prescription. With no pet subscription and thin sourcing transparency, it's a top-up option, not a place to build a diet. For genuine range, prescription support and competitive Repeat Delivery value, a specialist like Petbarn is the better home for your dog's regular food. Scores and prices here are illustrative editorial estimates — always confirm the current price and compare price per kg before buying.

Coles delivery is from ~$5 (standard grocery delivery); free over threshold, with free shipping over $100 (grocery). It does not currently offer a subscription program.

No subscription program is currently offered. Coles does not advertise a price match, so compare its everyday price against rivals directly.

Yes — Coles offers Woofin' Good! as a retailer-owned or house-promoted range. These are clearly labelled here so you can compare them like-for-like against national brands. House brands can be a good-value everyday option; comparing on price per kg and ingredients is the best way to find what suits your dog.