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KONG vs Rogz:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, KONG had more branded searches than Rogz among dog collar brands in New Zealand. KONG had about 890 branded searches, while Rogz had 10. KONG made up 54.3% of all dog collar brand searches we track, and Rogz accounted for 0.61%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dog collar brands, Rogz appeared in two of the five answers and KONG in none.

Among dog collar brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

KONG, about 89 searches for every 1 for Rogz

KONG 890 searchesRogz 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Rogz, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, KONG in 0

Rogz in 2 of 5KONG in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Rogz, the only one of the two named

Rogz first in 2KONG never named

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Top dog collar brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Rogz was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. KONG did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. EzyDog1st
  2. Rogz2nd
  3. Ruffwear3rd
  4. KONG–
  5. Julius-K9–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • EzyDog4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Ruffwear3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Rogz2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • KONG0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Julius-K90 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which dog collar brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1EzyDog
    2. 2Rogz
    3. 3Ruffwear
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best dog collar brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1EzyDog
    2. 2Rogz
    3. 3Ruffwear
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best dog collar brand in New Zealand for a strong puller?”

    1. 1EzyDog
    2. 2Ruffwear
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “dog collars nz”

    1. 1EzyDog
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “dog lead and collar”

    Not named in any answer:

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

    Is KONG or Rogz more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for KONG and Rogz by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five dog collar brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    KONG and Rogz among dog collar brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for KONG, Rogz. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthKONGRuffwearEzyDogJulius-K9Rogz
    Oct 202552.9%23.2%18.8%5.1%0%
    Nov 202552.1%27.9%11.4%7.9%0.71%
    Dec 202551%27.3%16.8%4.9%0%
    Jan 202646.5%30.6%15.3%7%0.64%
    Feb 202652.5%28.1%13.7%5%0.72%
    Mar 202658.2%25.5%12.4%3.3%0.65%
    Apr 202653.6%28.9%12.7%4.2%0.6%
    May 202653%28.6%14.3%4.2%0%
    Jun 202657.4%25.2%12.3%4.5%0.65%
    Jul 202659.4%22.9%14.1%2.9%0.59%
    Aug 202653%28.6%15.5%3%0%
    Sep 202654.3%29.3%11.6%4.3%0.61%

    How has the KONG and Rogz comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • KONG was ahead of Rogz in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KONG’s share of searches among dog collar brands in New Zealand moved from 52.9% to 54.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 730 to 890.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rogz’s share of searches among dog collar brands in New Zealand moved from 0% to 0.61%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 0 to 10.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand dog collar brands in September 2026?

    2 changes
    1. In September 2026, KONG gained share of searches among dog collar brands in New Zealand, from 53% to 54.3%.

    2. In September 2026, Rogz gained share of searches among dog collar brands in New Zealand, from 0% to 0.61%.

    How are branded searches counted?

    3 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using KONG’s and Rogz’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

    KONG

    2 branded search terms

    • kong dog bed
    • kong dog toy

    Rogz

    1 branded search term

    • authentic rogz gear

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