Is Black Hawk Worth It?
A straight answer on whether Black Hawk is worth the money — based on its overall score, value score and real cost per serve, with better-value alternatives if it isn't the right fit.
Reviewed by the PetReviews editorial team
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
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How Black Hawk scores
Black Hawk
When Black Hawk is worth it
- Everyday feeding if you pick the right recipe
- Owners who want availability over peak ingredients
- Large dogs on discounted big bags
When to compare carefully
- You need a therapeutic prescription diet
Black Hawk's best value in our index is Black Hawk Adult Chicken & Rice 20kg at $8.45/kg ($2.10/day for a ~15kg dog). See where Black Hawk is cheapest →
Is Black Hawk worth it?
Fine on a discounted big bag if you choose a named-meat-first recipe, but don't assume the whole range is equal — the cheaper lines pad the panel with grain and rice, and a chunk of the price is reach and marketing rather than ingredients. Compare the specific formula on cost per kg against SavourLife and Ivory Coat.
Not veterinary advice. Prices are illustrative and manually entered for v1 — always confirm live pricing with the retailer.
Better-value alternatives to Black Hawk
Ivory Coat
Premium
A competent grain-free all-rounder, but it's mid-pack on every measure and now sits inside a big multi-brand portfolio where recipes have moved with ownership. Fine if the price is right on the day — just don't expect it to out-spec a more focused independent brand.
SavourLife
Premium
Fair value and the rescue donations are real, not greenwash — but the food itself is good rather than exceptional, with mid-premium panels and a narrow range. Buy it because the per-kg value stacks up, not because the cause makes the ingredients better than they are.
Prime100
Premium
A capable single-protein option for elimination diets, and the labels are honest. But the rolls especially carry a steep price per kg for what is a deliberately simple recipe, and the range spread across formats muddies value — price the dry against the rolls per serve before you settle on one.
Frequently asked questions
Black Hawk scores 76/100 overall and 74/100 on value in our index (good on value). Fine on a discounted big bag if you choose a named-meat-first recipe, but don't assume the whole range is equal — the cheaper lines pad the panel with grain and rice, and a chunk of the price is reach and marketing rather than ingredients. Compare the specific formula on cost per kg against SavourLife and Ivory Coat.
For a ~15kg adult dog, Black Hawk works out from about $2.10 per day on Black Hawk Adult Chicken & Rice 20kg ($8.45/kg). Cost per serve is the figure that matters most — compare it against alternatives before deciding.
If value is your top priority and you're feeding a large dog on a tight budget, compare Black Hawk carefully against Ivory Coat and SavourLife. The right pick is the one that fits your dog and budget.
Consider Ivory Coat, SavourLife, Prime100. Compare them on price per kg and cost per day — a different brand may give you more for similar money.
No. PetReviews is an independent value and comparison resource, not veterinary advice. Prices are illustrative and manually entered for v1 — always confirm the live price with the retailer before buying.