Taste of the Wild
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.
A popular grain-free range built around novel proteins like smoked salmon and roasted venison, with a clean-reading panel and a fair price for a premium-styled imported food. It's a solid grain-free all-rounder, but it's made and shipped from the US, so availability and freshness can be patchy here, and the sourcing transparency isn't quite at the level of the best Australian independents.
Scored by the PetReviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Overall score · /100
Good
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Our verdict
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.
How Taste of the Wild 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
- Diamond Pet Foods (USA)
- Country of manufacture
- USA
- Retailer relationship
- Independent — widely stocked across retailers
Pros & cons
What works
- Novel-protein, grain-free recipes (salmon, venison, bison)
- Named meat leads the panel on most formulas
- Fair price per kg for a premium-styled food
- Strong owner sentiment for coat and palatability
Watch-outs
- Imported from the US, so availability and freshness vary
- Sourcing transparency trails the best Australian independents
- Grain-free won't suit every dog — check with your vet if unsure
Who it's for
Best for
- Owners wanting grain-free novel proteins
- Dogs that do well on fish or game recipes
- Coat and palatability
Look elsewhere if
- You want an Australian-made food with local sourcing detail
- Your vet has advised against grain-free
Retailers that stock Taste of the Wild
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.
Final verdict on Taste of the Wild
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.
Taste of the Wild FAQs
Taste of the Wild scores 73/100 overall (Good) on our 100-point model, with a value score of 71/100. 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.
Compare price per kg across retailers before buying — the same bag of Taste of the Wild can vary noticeably between stores. Prices on this page are a guide and can change.
Worth comparing carefully against Ivory Coat, Black Hawk, Prime100. Each sits in a similar tier; check cost per day and ingredient quality for your dog's size and needs.
Match the formula and bag size to your dog's life stage and daily serve so you compare cost per day fairly. This is general information, not veterinary advice.