Big Dog
An Australian raw pioneer with high named-meat patties and a genuinely complete BARF formulation. The ingredients are a real strength, but a raw diet means freezer space, careful handling, a higher cost per day, and a vet chat for some dogs. Excellent of its type, if it suits your setup.
Scored by the PetReviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Overall score
Weighted across six areas · /100
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Brand facts
- Ownership
- Big Dog Pet Foods (Australia)
- Country of manufacture
- Australia
- Retailer relationship
- Independent — widely stocked
- Product types
- Raw, Frozen raw
- Price tier
- Premium ($$$)
- Overall score
- 80/100 · Strong
Big Dog is a strong choice if…
- ✓Owners committed to feeding raw properly
- ✓Dogs that do well on a fresh, named-meat diet
- ✓People with the freezer space to buy in bulk
May not be the best fit if…
- —You want a shelf-stable, grab-and-go food
- —Your dog needs a vet-prescribed therapeutic diet
The Big Dog range
Big Dog BARF Chicken Patties 3kg (12 x 250g)
Cost / day
$6.50
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$3.25
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$13/kg
3kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken
Protein
16%
A solid everyday raw patty with honest chicken content — easy to portion and most dogs take to it well.
Big Dog BARF Kangaroo Patties 3kg (12 x 250g)
Cost / day
$7.20
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$3.60
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$14.33/kg
3kg bag
First ingredient
Kangaroo
Protein
17%
Lean roo makes this a good pick for dogs that need a novel protein, and the named-meat content is genuinely high.
Where to buy Big Dog
Prices vary by retailer and change with sales, member and subscription pricing — always compare price per kg. Pricing on this site is a guide only, and nothing here is veterinary advice.
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