Is Leaps & Bounds Worth It?
A straight answer on whether Leaps & Bounds 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 Leaps & Bounds scores
Leaps & Bounds
Retailer-ownedWhen Leaps & Bounds is worth it
- Budget-conscious Petbarn shoppers
- Everyday in-store top-ups
When to compare carefully
- You want a premium, meat-first formula
- You prefer brands with detailed published sourcing
Leaps & Bounds's best value in our index is Leaps & Bounds Grain Free Adult 15kg at $7.27/kg ($1.90/day for a ~15kg dog). See where Leaps & Bounds is cheapest →
Is Leaps & Bounds worth it?
Leaps & Bounds is Petbarn's private-label house brand — an affordable, Australian-made everyday option you'll find in every store. It won't out-score premium national brands on ingredients, but it's perfectly reasonable value for the price. Shopping at Petbarn? Compare it on price-per-kg with the national brands on the same shelf to land on the best value for your dog.
Not veterinary advice. Prices are illustrative and manually entered for v1 — always confirm live pricing with the retailer.
Better-value alternatives to Leaps & Bounds
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.
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.
Black Hawk
Premium
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.
Frequently asked questions
Leaps & Bounds scores 60/100 overall and 64/100 on value in our index (average on value). Leaps & Bounds is Petbarn's private-label house brand — an affordable, Australian-made everyday option you'll find in every store. It won't out-score premium national brands on ingredients, but it's perfectly reasonable value for the price. Shopping at Petbarn? Compare it on price-per-kg with the national brands on the same shelf to land on the best value for your dog.
For a ~15kg adult dog, Leaps & Bounds works out from about $1.90 per day on Leaps & Bounds Grain Free Adult 15kg ($7.27/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 Leaps & Bounds carefully against SavourLife and Ivory Coat. The right pick is the one that fits your dog and budget.
Consider SavourLife, Ivory Coat, Black Hawk. 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.