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Independent · June 2026

Petbarn: a top all-rounder.

Australia's most recognisable pet retailer for good reason — the widest range in the country, stores almost everywhere for click-and-collect, advice and easy returns, strong delivery and competitive member pricing. One of the highest-scoring retailers in our index.

Top all-rounderWidest rangeRepeat deliveryPrice matchBasket $189

By the Dog Food Reviews Editorial Team

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

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Editorial assessment

Our Petbarn verdict

Petbarn is one of the strongest pet retailers in our index. It carries the widest range in Australia, with stores nationwide for click-and-collect, advice and easy returns, plus strong delivery, competitive member and Repeat Delivery pricing, and a price-match guarantee. Whether you're after a budget-friendly house brand like Leaps & Bounds or a premium national brand like Black Hawk, SavourLife, Prime100 or Ivory Coat, it's all on the one shelf. Our take: shop at Petbarn with confidence — and use price per kg to find the best value for your dog across every range they carry.

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Petbarn scores near the top of our retailer index on range, delivery and overall — a strong, confident pick. With a house brand and dozens of national brands side by side, comparing on price per kg helps you land on the best value for your dog.

Best buys

Top brands to buy at Petbarn.

These national brands are standout picks on Petbarn's shelves — especially with member or Repeat Delivery pricing. Compare them on price per kg alongside the Leaps & Bounds house brand to find the best value for your dog.

House brand · budget optionLeaps & Bounds60Petbarn's own brand — an affordable everyday option. Compare on price per kg with the national brands above.
Price per kg

National brands on Petbarn's shelves.

Popular national-brand bags Petbarn stocks alongside its house brand. Petbarn's member and Repeat Delivery pricing is competitive, and we show the lowest price in our index for reference. Prices are illustrative editorial estimates — always check the live price and price per kg.

National brand at PetbarnPetbarn (everyday)Lowest in our indexMember-price headroom
Black Hawk Adult Chicken & Rice 20kg$8.45/kg$189$162at Budget Pet Products$27
SavourLife Grain Free Adult Lamb 15kg$9.93/kg$164$142at Pet Circle$22
Royal Canin Medium Adult 15kg$10.60/kg$175$152at Pet Circle$23
ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Lamb 1kg$79/kg$84$75at PETO$9

Strengths

  • 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

Worth knowing

  • 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
House brand guide

Leaps & Bounds: Petbarn's house brand.

Leaps & Bounds logoLeaps & Bounds60Petbarn's Australian-made house brand

Leaps & Bounds is Petbarn's own (Greencross-owned) house brand — an affordable, convenient everyday range that's easy to grab in store. It sits right next to national brands like SavourLife, Ivory Coat, Black Hawk and Prime100, so comparing them on price per kg and ingredients is the best way to decide what suits your dog and your budget.

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Shopping guide

Best Petbarn buys & how to find value.

Best Petbarn buys

  • National brands like Black Hawk, SavourLife, Prime100 and ZIWI Peak — strong picks, especially on member or Repeat Delivery pricing.
  • Prescription and vet diets, where Petbarn's deep range and store network really shine.
  • Repeat Delivery orders — competitive ongoing pricing with the convenience of automatic delivery.
  • One-stop shopping with click-and-collect, in-store advice, easy returns and price-match.

How to find the best value

  • Leaps & Bounds — Petbarn's own house brand and a budget-friendly everyday option worth comparing on price.
  • National brands on the same shelf — SavourLife, Ivory Coat, Black Hawk or Prime100 — give you more recipes and premium options.
  • Compare on price per kg and cost per day — that's the fairest way to weigh a budget bag against a premium one.
  • Everything about Petbarn — range, stores, delivery, member pricing — is a genuine strength.
Other strong retailers

Where else we'd happily shop

Petbarn is a top pick, but it's not the only one. If you prefer online-first ordering, these stores carry the same national brands and score well in our index too.

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.

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Repeat deliveryShoppers who want a deep online premium catalogueAutoship on premium diets

Sample basket

$188

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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.

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88
Range
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Delivery
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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.

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Repeat deliveryValue shoppers who want a big range with a price guarantee

Sample basket

$188

Full review

Best brands to buy at Petbarn

Petbarn FAQs

Yes — Petbarn is one of the top-scoring retailers in our index. It carries the widest range in Australia, has stores nationwide for click-and-collect, advice and returns, delivers reliably, and its member and Repeat Delivery pricing is competitive. It also offers price-match. From budget house brands to premium national brands, you can find good value on every shelf — comparing price per kg helps you pick the right one for your dog.

Leaps & Bounds is Petbarn's own house brand — an affordable, convenient everyday option. It sits alongside national brands like SavourLife, Ivory Coat, Black Hawk and Prime100, so it's worth comparing them on price per kg and ingredients to find what fits your budget and your dog. The house brand can be a sensible pick on price; a premium national brand may suit if you want a particular recipe or protein.

Petbarn is a great place to buy national brands like Black Hawk, SavourLife, Prime100 and Ivory Coat — especially with member or Repeat Delivery pricing — alongside its own Leaps & Bounds house brand and a deep prescription and vet-diet range, where its store network really shines. Click-and-collect, advice in store and easy returns add real value on top of the price.

It comes down to what you want. Leaps & Bounds is Petbarn's own house brand — affordable and convenient. The national brands on the same shelf — Black Hawk, SavourLife, Prime100 and Ivory Coat — offer different recipes and price points. Compare them on price per kg and ingredients to find the best value for your dog. See our full guide to the best brands to buy at Petbarn.

Prices and scores are illustrative editorial estimates for v1, not live pricing, and nothing here is veterinary advice. Petbarn scores near the top of our retailer index, with a budget house brand and dozens of premium national brands side by side — comparing on price per kg is the simplest way to find the best value for your dog.