Coles
A supermarket dog-food aisle, with all the limits that implies. The range is narrow and dominated by the in-house Woofin' Good! brand, with only a couple of national brands and effectively no premium, fresh or prescription choice. There's no pet subscription, and sourcing detail on the house range is thin. Convenient for an emergency top-up with the weekly shop — not where you build a dog's diet.
Editorial verdictColes is fine for grabbing a cheap bag when you're already doing the groceries, but the dog-food aisle is narrow, house-brand-heavy and offers almost nothing in premium or prescription. With no pet subscription and thin sourcing transparency, it's a top-up option, not a place to build a diet. For genuine range, prescription support and competitive Repeat Delivery value, a specialist like Petbarn is the better home for your dog's regular food.
Reviewed by the PetReviews editorial team
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Six checks, one model.
Pros & cons.
What works
- Cheap entry-level bag you can grab with the weekly shop
- Stores and grocery delivery almost everywhere
Watch-outs
- Narrow aisle dominated by the Woofin' Good! house brand
- Almost no premium, fresh or prescription choice
- No pet-specific subscription or autoship
- Thin sourcing transparency on the house range
Best for
- An emergency top-up alongside the grocery shop
Avoid if
- You're choosing where to build a dog's regular diet
- You need premium, fresh or prescription food
Coles vs the cheapest rival.
Here's how a few popular bags priced at Coles compare to the cheapest price for the same product in our index. Prices are illustrative editorial estimates — always check the live price and price per kg on the size you actually buy.
Delivery, subscription & pricing.
Delivery cost
From ~$5 (standard grocery delivery); free over threshold
Free shipping over
$100 (grocery)
Subscription
Not available
Price match
Not advertised
Sample basket price
$165
Brands stocked
3+ brands
Coles' own dog food is branded Woofin' Good! (with an Elevate line above it), and the house range dominates an already short aisle. Useful to label clearly, because the supermarket leans heavily on its own brand and publishes little detail on where the food is made or sourced.
Coles's house brands.
These ranges are owned or exclusively promoted by Coles. They're often an affordable everyday option, sitting alongside national brands on the same shelf. Comparing them on price per kg and ingredients is the best way to find the right value for your dog.
- Woofin' Good!Retailer-owned house brand, sold exclusively through Coles
Coles' supermarket house brand — very cheap and convenient with the weekly shop, but firmly a budget product. It scores low because the panels are cereal-led rather than meat-first, sourcing detail is thin for a retailer house brand, and even after a named-protein reformulation the meat content sits well below the premium tier. Handy for the price; judge it on cost-per-day, not the low sticker.
Key brands stocked at Coles.
Popular bags carried here include Woofin' Good! Adult Dry Dog Food Beef & Vegetables 18kg. Prices vary by retailer, so always check price per kg on the size you actually buy.
Other strong retailers to compare with Coles
Many carry the same brands, so it's always worth a price-per-kg check. These are the other online stores we'd weigh up alongside Coles.
Woolworths
Online pet store
Woolworths is convenient and cheap for an entry-level bag, but the aisle is narrow, dominated by Baxter's, and short on premium and prescription choice, with no pet subscription and thin sourcing detail. It's an emergency top-up, not a diet plan. For real range, prescription support and strong Repeat Delivery value, a specialist like Petbarn is where a dog's regular food belongs.
Sample basket
$163
Pet Circle
Online pet store
Pet Circle is a strong online experience with a genuinely deep premium catalogue, but it trades on premium positioning rather than the lowest per-kg price. On mainstream brands you can frequently do better elsewhere — including Petbarn with member pricing or Repeat Delivery — and you lose the option of a store when you need advice or a return. Check the per-kg price before you assume the polished site means the best value.
Sample basket
$188
Budget Pet Products
Online pet store
Budget Pet Products is worth a look only if you buy a single mainstream dry-food line in bulk and price per kg is the one thing you care about. The narrow premium and prescription range, basic delivery and bare-bones subscription mean it can't carry a whole basket. For range, prescription support and stores to fall back on, Petbarn is the more complete choice.
Sample basket
$179
Coles FAQs
Coles is fine for grabbing a cheap bag when you're already doing the groceries, but the dog-food aisle is narrow, house-brand-heavy and offers almost nothing in premium or prescription. With no pet subscription and thin sourcing transparency, it's a top-up option, not a place to build a diet. For genuine range, prescription support and competitive Repeat Delivery value, a specialist like Petbarn is the better home for your dog's regular food. Scores and prices here are illustrative editorial estimates — always confirm the current price and compare price per kg before buying.
Coles delivery is from ~$5 (standard grocery delivery); free over threshold, with free shipping over $100 (grocery). It does not currently offer a subscription program.
No subscription program is currently offered. Coles does not advertise a price match, so compare its everyday price against rivals directly.
Yes — Coles offers Woofin' Good! as a retailer-owned or house-promoted range. These are clearly labelled here so you can compare them like-for-like against national brands. House brands can be a good-value everyday option; comparing on price per kg and ingredients is the best way to find what suits your dog.