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8 Paws vs Kazoo:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Kazoo had more branded searches than 8 Paws among pet accessory brands in New Zealand. Kazoo had about 100 branded searches, while 8 Paws had 10. Kazoo made up 2.8% of all pet accessory brand searches we track, and 8 Paws accounted for 0.28%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pet accessory brands, 8 Paws appeared in two of the five answers and Kazoo in none.

Among pet accessory brands in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Kazoo, about 10 searches for every 1 for 8 Paws

Kazoo 100 searches8 Paws 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

8 Paws, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Kazoo in 0

8 Paws in 2 of 5Kazoo in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

8 Paws, the only one of the two named

8 Paws first in 2Kazoo never named

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Top pet accessory brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 8 Paws was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kazoo 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. Puchi1st
  2. EzyDog2nd
  3. 8 Paws3rd
  4. The Brooklyn4th
  5. Rogz5th
  6. KONG–
  7. Petmate–
  8. Kazoo–
  9. Savic–
  10. Ferplast–
  11. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • EzyDog4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Puchi2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • 8 Paws2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • The Brooklyn1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Rogz1 of 5Named in 1 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
  • Petmate0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kazoo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Savic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Ferplast0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

See every answer about pet accessory brands

5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which pet accessory brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1EzyDog
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best pet accessory brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Puchi
    2. 28 Paws
    3. 3EzyDog
    4. 4Rogz
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best pet accessory brand in New Zealand for dogs and cats?”

    1. 1Puchi
    2. 28 Paws
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best pet accessories”

    1. 1EzyDog
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “pet collars nz”

    1. 1EzyDog
    2. 2The Brooklyn

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 8 Paws or Kazoo more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for 8 Paws and Kazoo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 pet accessory brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

8 Paws and Kazoo among pet accessory brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Kazoo, 8 Paws. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthEzyDogKONGThe BrooklynRogzPetmateKazooSavicPuchiFerplastDogit8 Paws
Nov 202536.9%34.8%9.6%4.5%3.9%3.6%2.7%0.9%1.8%0.6%0.6%
Dec 202540.2%33.7%6.2%5.3%4.1%3.2%1.8%2.6%2.3%0.29%0.29%
Jan 202641.3%30.2%9.3%5.8%4.1%3.5%1.5%1.5%2%0.58%0.29%
Feb 202635.5%34.8%6.7%6.4%7.7%3.2%1.6%1.3%2.2%0.32%0.32%
Mar 202633%36%7.7%5.3%8.6%3.2%1.5%1.2%2.4%0.59%0.59%
Apr 202633.5%34.9%8.9%5%8.3%3.3%1.4%1.1%2.8%0.55%0.28%
May 202631.9%33.8%10.5%4.1%9.5%3.2%1.9%1.4%2.7%0.54%0.54%
Jun 202632.2%37.1%11.4%4.7%5%4.4%2%1.2%1.2%0.58%0.29%
Jul 202635.3%38%8.6%4.8%4.5%3.2%1.9%1.3%1.9%0.27%0.27%
Aug 202634%34.8%6.9%4.5%11.2%2.9%2.1%1.9%1.1%0.27%0.27%
Sep 202637.7%37.7%7.9%5.2%2.4%3.3%2.4%0.91%1.5%0.61%0.3%
Oct 202639.1%38.8%5.8%4.4%3.3%2.8%2.2%1.9%0.83%0.55%0.28%

How has branded search for 8 Paws and Kazoo changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Kazoo was ahead of 8 Paws in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, 8 Paws’ share of searches among pet accessory brands in New Zealand moved from 0.6% to 0.28%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 10.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Kazoo’s share of searches among pet accessory brands in New Zealand moved from 3.6% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 100.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand pet accessory brands in October 2026?

3 changes
  1. In October 2026, Petmate overtook Kazoo to rank 5th among pet accessory brands in New Zealand, with 3.3% of the searches.

  2. In October 2026, Kazoo lost share of searches among pet accessory brands in New Zealand, from 3.3% to 2.8%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for 8 Paws in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in October 2026.

How are 8 Paws’ and Kazoo’s branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 8 Paws’ and Kazoo’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.

8 Paws

1 branded search term

  • 8 paws

Kazoo

2 branded search terms

  • kazoo dog bed
  • kazoo pet

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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