Black Hawk
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.
Scored by the Pet Reviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Overall score
Weighted across six areas · /100
- 0
- Value
- 0
- Ingredients
- 0
- Transparency
Brand facts
- Ownership
- EBOS Group (Masterpet, Australia/NZ)
- Country of manufacture
- Australia
- Retailer relationship
- Independent — widely stocked
- Product types
- Dry, Wet
- Price tier
- Premium ($$$)
- Overall score
- 76/100 · Good
Black Hawk is a strong choice if…
- ✓Everyday feeding if you pick the right recipe
- ✓Owners who want availability over peak ingredients
- ✓Large dogs on discounted big bags
May not be the best fit if…
- —You need a therapeutic prescription diet
The Black Hawk range
Cost / day
$2.10
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.05
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$8.45/kg
20kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken
Protein
26%
Excellent everyday value in the big bag — especially when caught on sale online.
Cost / day
$2.50
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.25
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$10.60/kg
15kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken
Protein
30%
Strong grain-free option; check the per-kg gap between member and non-member pricing.
Cost / day
$2.55
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.28
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$8.50/kg
20kg bag
First ingredient
Lamb meat meal
Protein
0%
This is Black Hawk's flagship everyday kibble for adult dogs, and at 78/100 it's the one most owners reach for. The standout is a grass-fed Australian lamb meat-meal base paired with the brand's signature dose of prebiotics, glucosamine and emu oil, all in a big-value 20kg bag.
Cost / day
$2.47
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.24
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$8.25/kg
20kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken meal
Protein
0%
A large-breed-specific version of Black Hawk's chicken kibble, scoring 77/100 for getting the details right for bigger dogs. The standout is a kibble and nutrient profile tuned to support joints and a steady body condition in dogs over 25kg.
Cost / day
$3.20
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.60
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$10.66/kg
15kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken meal
Protein
0%
Black Hawk's grain-free chicken kibble is the pick of the range for dogs with grain sensitivities, earning 80/100. The standout is swapping grains for tapioca and sweet potato while keeping Australian chicken front and centre.
Cost / day
$4.50
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.25
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$14.98/kg
3kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken meal
Protein
0%
A small-kibble puppy formula made for little breeds expected to mature under 15kg, scoring 78/100. The standout is a tiny, easy-to-chew kibble with DHA to support a growing puppy's brain and learning.
Cost / day
$2.62
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.31
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$8.75/kg
20kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken meal
Protein
0%
The large-breed puppy formula is built for pups expected to top 30kg, and it earns 77/100. The standout is controlled calcium and energy to encourage steady rather than rushed growth in big-breed youngsters.
Cost / day
$4.20
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.10
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$13.98/kg
3kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken meal
Protein
0%
A senior-tuned version of the chicken kibble for older dogs slowing down, landing right on Black Hawk's 76/100 average. The standout is added antioxidants and joint support adjusted for a less active mature dog.
Cost / day
$3.75
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.88
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$12.49/kg
4.8kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken
Protein
0%
A grain-free wet option that works as a complete meal or a tasty topper, scoring 77/100. The standout is real chicken and vegetables in a high-moisture recipe with no grains, sold as a value carton of twelve 400g cans.
Cost / day
$2.44
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.22
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$8.15/kg
20kg bag
First ingredient
Lamb meat meal
Protein
0%
A high-energy formula for hard-working and very active dogs, earning 79/100. The standout is a rich 32% protein and 22% fat profile from lamb and beef, built for sustained stamina.
Where to buy Black Hawk
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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