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Petbarn

Australia's most recognisable pet retailer — and one of the strongest all-rounders. A huge omnichannel range, stores nationwide, competitive member and Repeat Delivery pricing, and full prescription support. Signing up for member pricing or Repeat Delivery is the easy way to get its best value.

Editorial verdict

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.

StrongSample basket $189Repeat deliveryPrice match

By the Dog Food Reviews Editorial Team

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

Strong
86/100
Overall score out of 100
0/100
Pricing
0/100
Range
0/100
Overall value
A top all-rounder

Widest range in Australia, budget to premium.

Petbarn is one of our highest-scoring retailers: the widest range in the country, stores nationwide, strong delivery and competitive member and Repeat Delivery pricing. Its own Leaps & Bounds house brand is an affordable everyday option, and it sits right alongside national brands like Black Hawk, SavourLife and Prime100 — so comparing on price per kg is the simplest way to find the best value for your dog.

Read our full Petbarn review
Score breakdown

Six checks, one model.

82
Pricing & valueStrong
95
RangeExcellent
88
DeliveryStrong
86
Subscription & repeat deliveryStrong
76
Private-label transparencyGood
84
Overall valueStrong
The balance sheet

Pros & cons.

What works

  • Australia's widest range across budget, premium and prescription
  • Stores nationwide for click-and-collect, advice and returns
  • Competitive member pricing and frequent sales
  • Strong Repeat Delivery program with auto-discounts
  • Price-match available on many lines

Watch-outs

  • Best prices come via member pricing or Repeat Delivery — worth signing up for
  • Range is broad, so comparing price-per-kg helps you land the best-value pick
Who it suits

Best for & avoid if

Best for

One-stop conveniencePrescription and vet dietsShoppers who want stores nearby

Avoid if

You prefer to shop a single online-only retailer
Sample basket

Petbarn vs the cheapest rival.

Here's how a few popular bags priced at Petbarn 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.

Black Hawk Adult Chicken & Rice 20kg

$8.45/kg

At Petbarn

$189

Cheapest in index

$162

at Budget Pet Products

+$27 more

Black Hawk Grain Free Adult Chicken 15kg

$10.60/kg

At Petbarn

$174

Cheapest in index

$152

at Pet Circle

+$22 more

SavourLife Grain Free Adult Lamb 15kg

$9.93/kg

At Petbarn

$164

Cheapest in index

$142

at Pet Circle

+$22 more

SavourLife Original Adult Chicken 18kg

$8.06/kg

At Petbarn

$159

Cheapest in index

$138

at Pet Circle

+$21 more
Petbarn dog food delivery
The facts

Delivery, subscription & pricing.

Delivery cost

From $9.95; free over threshold

Free shipping over

$49

Subscription

Up to ~15% on Repeat Delivery

Price match

Available

Sample basket

$189

Brands stocked

8+

Part of the Greencross group. Leaps & Bounds is its Australian-made house brand, sitting alongside national brands so shoppers can pick on price-per-kg and ingredients. A genuinely strong all-round retailer.

Range

Key brands stocked at Petbarn.

Popular bags carried here include Black Hawk Adult Chicken & Rice 20kg, Black Hawk Grain Free Adult Chicken 15kg, SavourLife Grain Free Adult Lamb 15kg. 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 Petbarn

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 Petbarn.

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
Budget Pet Products dog food shopping
76/100
Budget Pet Products logo
Good

Budget Pet Products

Budget Pet Products does exactly what the name says: low everyday prices on mainstream brands, often the price-to-beat per kg. The trade-off is a narrower premium and prescription range and basic delivery, so it's a sharp choice for value-led shoppers but not a one-stop store. Compare price-per-kg on your specific bag before you buy.

Price
88
Range
66
Delivery
70
Repeat deliveryPrice-led shoppers buying mainstream brands by the bag

Sample basket

$178

Full review
PETO store75/100
PETO logo
Good

PETO

PetO is a strong value all-rounder: a big range and a low-price guarantee make it a real contender on everyday cost. Where it lags is online polish, subscription value and prescription depth versus the online specialists and Petbarn's national reach. Compare price-per-kg and check the guarantee terms to get the most out of it.

Price
82
Range
80
Delivery
72
Repeat deliveryValue shoppers who want a big range with a price guarantee

Sample basket

$188

Full review

Petbarn FAQs

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. Scores and prices here are illustrative editorial estimates — always confirm the current price and compare price per kg before buying.

Petbarn delivery is from $9.95; free over threshold, with free shipping over $49. It also offers repeat delivery: up to ~15% on repeat delivery.

Yes — up to ~15% on repeat delivery. Petbarn does offer a price match, so it can be worth quoting a cheaper online price.

Yes — Petbarn offers Leaps & Bounds 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.