Black Hawk
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.
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 · /100
Good
Weighted across six areas
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Our verdict
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.
How Black Hawk scores
Every brand runs through the same 100-point model. Each area below is weighted by importance — price and ingredients carry the most.
Ownership & transparency
- Ownership
- EBOS Group (Masterpet, Australia/NZ)
- Country of manufacture
- Australia
- Retailer relationship
- Independent — widely stocked across retailers
Pros & cons
What works
- Named meat first on the better formulas
- Grain-free and grain-inclusive options
- Widely stocked and frequently discounted
- Workable per-kg value in 20kg bags
Watch-outs
- Ingredient quality varies sharply across the range
- Cheaper lines lean on rice and grain to bulk out the panel
- You're partly paying for shelf presence and marketing
Who it's for
Best for
- Everyday feeding if you pick the right recipe
- Owners who want availability over peak ingredients
- Large dogs on discounted big bags
Look elsewhere if
- You need a therapeutic prescription diet
Which Black Hawk product should you buy?
Match the formula to your dog — here's the exact Black Hawk product we'd reach for first for each need, with its own review and live price comparison.
Grain Free Adult Chicken Dry Dog Food 15kg
Adult dogs with suspected grain sensitivities or owners who prefer grain-free.
From $154.95
Working Dog Adult Lamb & Beef Dry Dog Food 20kg
Genuinely hard-working, sporting or highly active adult dogs.
From $157.95
Original Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food 3kg
Small and toy-breed puppies in their first year of growth.
From $43.95
Original Mature Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food 3kg
Older or less-active dogs needing lighter, joint-friendly nutrition.
From $40.95
Grain Free Adult Chicken Wet Dog Food 400g x 12
Owners wanting a grain-free wet meal or a topper to boost appeal.
From $57.95
Original Adult Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food 20kg
A healthy adult dog that does well on a single, no-fuss everyday kibble.
From $164.95
Key Black Hawk products we rate
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.
Every Black Hawk product, ranked & reviewed
All 10 Black Hawk products, ranked by our independent score, each with its own review and live price comparison across retailers. Tap any product for the full breakdown.
Adult Chicken & Rice 20kg
From $162
Grain Free Adult Chicken 15kg
From $152
Grain Free Adult Chicken Dry Dog Food 15kg
From $154.95
Working Dog Adult Lamb & Beef Dry Dog Food 20kg
From $157.95
Original Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food 3kg
From $43.95
Original Adult Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food 20kg
From $164.95
Grain Free Adult Chicken Wet Dog Food 400g x 12
From $57.95
Original Adult Large Breed Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food 20kg
From $159.95
Original Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food 20kg
From $169.95
Original Mature Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food 3kg
From $40.95
Best & weakest value in the range
Black Hawk Adult Chicken & Rice 20kg
Excellent everyday value in the big bag — especially when caught on sale online.
Black Hawk Original Mature Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food 3kg
Lower-scoring on our value-and-quality blend at $13.98/kg. Compare carefully on cost per day before choosing it over the rest of the range.
Price across retailers
Everyday pricing for Black Hawk key products is a guide and can change. The cheapest retailer can shift with sales, member and subscription pricing — always check price per kg before you buy.
Lowest everyday price in this table. Prices are a guide and can change.
Retailers that stock Black Hawk
Alternatives to Black Hawk
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
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.
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.
Final verdict on Black Hawk
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.
Black Hawk FAQs
Black Hawk scores 76/100 overall (Good) on our 100-point model, with a value score of 74/100. 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.
Across the retailers we track, Budget Pet Products currently shows the lowest everyday price on a key Black Hawk product. Prices are a guide and can change often, so compare price per kg and member or subscription pricing before you buy. See our full price comparison above.
Worth comparing carefully against Ivory Coat, SavourLife, Prime100. Each sits in a similar tier; check cost per day and ingredient quality for your dog's size and needs.
Within the range we rate, Black Hawk Adult Chicken & Rice 20kg scores best on our value-and-quality blend. Match the bag size to your dog's daily serve so you are comparing cost per day, not just sticker price. This is general information, not veterinary advice.