Is Taste of the Wild Worth It?
A straight answer on whether Taste of the Wild 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.
Overall score
0/100
Good
Value score
0/100
Good
From (per day)
$2.20
~15kg dog
Scored by the Pet Reviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
How Taste of the Wild scores
Taste of the Wild
When Taste of the Wild is worth it
- Owners wanting grain-free novel proteins
- Dogs that do well on fish or game recipes
- Coat and palatability
When to compare carefully
- You want an Australian-made food with local sourcing detail
- Your vet has advised against grain-free
Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream 12.2kg
$11.07/kg· $2.20/day
Is Taste of the Wild worth it?
A dependable grain-free choice with genuine novel proteins and a fair price, and owners rate it for coat and taste. Just remember it's imported, so check freshness and stock, and if you're weighing up grain-free for your dog, have a quick word with your vet first.
Not veterinary advice. Prices are a guide and can change — always confirm live pricing with the retailer.
Better-value alternatives to Taste of the Wild
Premium · Good
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.
Premium · Good
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.
Premium · Good
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
Taste of the Wild scores 73/100 overall and 71/100 on value in our index (good on value). A dependable grain-free choice with genuine novel proteins and a fair price, and owners rate it for coat and taste. Just remember it's imported, so check freshness and stock, and if you're weighing up grain-free for your dog, have a quick word with your vet first.
For a ~15kg adult dog, Taste of the Wild works out from about $2.20 per day on Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream 12.2kg ($11.07/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 Taste of the Wild carefully against Ivory Coat and Black Hawk. The right pick is the one that fits your dog and budget.
Consider Ivory Coat, Black Hawk, Prime100. Compare them on price per kg and cost per day — a different brand may give you more for similar money.
No. Pet Reviews is an independent value and comparison resource, not veterinary advice. Prices are a guide and can change — always confirm the live price with the retailer before buying.