Butternut Box vs Pooch & Mutt:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Butternut Box had more branded searches than Pooch & Mutt among dog food subscriptions in the United Kingdom. Butternut Box had about 74,000 branded searches, while Pooch & Mutt had 42,400. Butternut Box made up 29.3% of all dog food subscription searches we track, and Pooch & Mutt accounted for 16.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dog food subscriptions, Butternut Box appeared in three of the five answers and Pooch & Mutt in one. Butternut Box was mentioned before Pooch & Mutt in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Butternut Box, about 75% more searches than Pooch & Mutt
Who does AI mention more?
Butternut Box, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Pooch & Mutt in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Butternut Box, named ahead of Pooch & Mutt in 3 of 4 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 was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Pooch & Mutt was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Butternut Box was listed before Pooch & Mutt in three out of four answers.
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 Pooch & Mutt more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Butternut Box and Pooch & Mutt 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, Pooch & Mutt. 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 Pooch & Mutt comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Butternut Box was ahead of Pooch & Mutt 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, Pooch & Mutt’s share of searches among dog food subscriptions in the United Kingdom moved from 23.1% to 16.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 52.4K to 42.4K.
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, Pooch & Mutt gained share of searches among dog food subscriptions in the United Kingdom, from 15.2% to 16.8%.
In September 2026, Butternut Box lost share of searches among dog food subscriptions in the United Kingdom, from 32% to 29.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Butternut Box’s and Pooch & Mutt’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
Pooch & Mutt
2 branded search terms
- pooch & mutt
- pooch and mutt
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