Butternut Box vs Different Dog:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Butternut Box had more branded searches than Different Dog among dog food subscriptions in the United Kingdom. Butternut Box had about 74,000 branded searches, while Different Dog had 14,800. Butternut Box made up 29.3% of all dog food subscription searches we track, and Different Dog accounted for 5.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dog food subscriptions, Butternut Box and Different Dog each appeared in three of the five answers. Butternut Box was mentioned before Different Dog in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Butternut Box, about 5 searches for every 1 for Different Dog
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Butternut Box, named ahead of Different Dog in 3 of 3 answers
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Top dog food subscriptions in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Butternut Box and Different Dog were each mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Butternut Box was listed before Different Dog in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Butternut Box3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
tails.com3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Different Dog3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pure Pet Food2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lily's Kitchen2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Marleybones2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pooch & Mutt1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about dog food subscriptions
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dog food subscription should I try in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dog food subscriptions in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best fresh dog food delivery in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fresh dog food”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dog food subscription”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Is Butternut Box or Different Dog more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Butternut Box and Different Dog by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven dog food subscription brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Butternut Box, Different Dog. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pure Pet Food | Butternut Box | Pooch & Mutt | tails.com | Different Dog | Lily's Kitchen | Marleybones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 22.5% | 32.6% | 23.1% | 9.4% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 23.9% | 30.1% | 25.8% | 8.7% | 6% | 4% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 29% | 30% | 17.3% | 10.6% | 7.3% | 4% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.5% | 32.2% | 22.8% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.8% | 32.5% | 18.9% | 9.4% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.4% | 30% | 21.2% | 8.7% | 6% | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.5% | 31.2% | 18.1% | 9% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 28.5% | 31.2% | 18.1% | 9% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.5% | 35.5% | 16.6% | 9% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.5% | 35.5% | 16.6% | 9% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.3% | 32% | 15.2% | 8.1% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.1% | 29.3% | 16.8% | 9.1% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 2.1% |
How has the Butternut Box and Different Dog comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Butternut Box was ahead of Different Dog in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Butternut Box’s share of searches among dog food subscriptions in the United Kingdom moved from 32.6% to 29.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Different Dog’s share of searches among dog food subscriptions in the United Kingdom moved from 6.5% to 5.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom dog food subscriptions in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Pure Pet Food overtook Butternut Box to become the leader among dog food subscriptions in the United Kingdom, with 31.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Butternut Box lost share of searches among dog food subscriptions in the United Kingdom, from 32% to 29.3%.
In September 2026, Different Dog lost share of searches among dog food subscriptions in the United Kingdom, from 7.9% to 5.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Butternut Box’s and Different Dog’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.
Butternut Box
1 branded search term
- butternut box
Different Dog
1 branded search term
- different dog
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