Kmart Pet Stroller Review 2026: Is a Budget Pram Enough? Kmart vs Bunnings vs Pawbella

A Kmart pet stroller is enough for a cat or a small dog under about 8 kg who rides occasionally on smooth footpaths. It is not enough for a dog over the 8 kg limit, for daily use, or for anyone who needs a stable, roomy cabin on grass, gravel or a crowded shopping centre. Bunnings' PaWz pram stretches the budget option to 15 kg, and Pawbella's Essential and Ultimate are $329.95 and $389.95 respectively for pets up to 20 kg and 22 kg. Here is what each one actually buys you, with prices and specifications retrieved on 24 October 2026.

Key Takeaways

• Kmart's own Anko pet stroller is rated to 8 kg, weighs 6.05 kg and lists at the current listed price (check current retailer pricing) (same Anko product, Target listing, retrieved 24 October 2026). Marketplace strollers on kmart.com.au have model-dependent prices (check current retailer pricing), and Bunnings' PaWz is available at the current listed price (check current retailer pricing).
• Bunnings' PaWz pet stroller is available at the current listed price (check current retailer pricing), rated to 15 kg, and folds to 20 x 37 x 76 cm.
• Pawbella's Essential ($329.95 up to 20 kg) and Ultimate ($389.95 up to 22 kg) cost three to four times more and buy a bigger cabin, a linked rear brake, a tether system with two attachment points and a 30-day money-back guarantee — return conditions apply.
• A budget pram is the right call for an occasional-use cat or toy breed. Daily walks, senior or medium dogs, and two pets justify the step up.

What Kmart, Bunnings and Big W actually sell

A budget pet stroller is a lightweight steel-framed pram with a single fabric cabin, usually rated to somewhere between 8 kg and 15 kg, sold through a department store or hardware chain rather than a pet retailer.

Kmart. Kmart's house-brand option is the Anko Pet Stroller (product 43297139 on kmart.com.au). The same Anko stroller is listed at Target, which published the specifications we use here: a maximum weight capacity of 8 kg, a product weight of 6.05 kg, an overall size of 94 cm high by 45 cm wide by 66 cm deep, a pet compartment of 49 cm high by 31 cm wide by 56 cm deep, built-in internal tether clips (attach to a fitted harness, not a collar), locking swivel wheels and a 3-in-1 stroller, carrier and car-seat design (Target Australia, Pet Stroller - Anko, check current retailer pricing retrieved 24 October 2026). Kmart's website also lists third-party marketplace strollers: an i.Pet four-wheel pram at the current listed price (check current retailer pricing) (kmart.com.au), a Costway three-wheel cart at the current listed price (check current retailer pricing), a Pet Scene carrier-trolley at the current listed price (check current retailer pricing) and a large i.Pet model at the current listed price (check current retailer pricing) (all kmart.com.au marketplace listings, retrieved 24 October 2026).

Bunnings. Bunnings sells the PaWz Pet Stroller at the current listed price (check current retailer pricing) with a steel frame, 600D Oxford fabric, 14 cm EVA wheels, a 15 kg weight capacity, overall dimensions of 45 x 69 x 92 cm, a carrier of 30 x 58 x 52 cm and a folded size of 20 x 37 x 76 cm. The listing notes a detachable basket, spring shock absorbers, 360-degree front wheels and lockable rear wheels (Bunnings, PaWz Pet Stroller, retrieved 24 October 2026).

Big W. Big W lists marketplace pet strollers, including an Advwin pet stroller, on bigw.com.au. We could not retrieve the listing page on 24 October 2026, so Big W is left out of the comparison table rather than quoted from memory.

Where a budget pram is enough

Be honest about the job. If you have a cat or a dog under 8 kg, you walk on smooth footpaths, and the stroller comes out for the occasional vet trip or market morning, the Anko stroller at the current listed price (check current retailer pricing) or the PaWz at the current listed price (check current retailer pricing) will do that job. The cabins are enclosed, the wheels swivel, and the tether clips attached to a fitted harness help limit unexpected exits.

The budget prams also make a sensible test purchase. A surprising number of first-time buyers find out their dog hates the stroller, or that they never actually use it. A budget test purchase can limit the initial spend; compare the current entry-level price (check current pricing) with the model you would otherwise buy (check current pricing). If the pet takes to it and the pram becomes a daily tool, the shortcomings below start to matter, and that is the point at which the Pawbella models earn their price.

Where a budget pram falls short

Weight limit. Anko's 8 kg limit rules out most dogs past puppyhood; a Cavoodle or French Bulldog is usually over it. The PaWz's 15 kg limit is more useful, but a limit is a maximum, not a fit guide. Pawbella's Essential is rated to 20 kg and the Ultimate to 22 kg, which covers the senior Staffy, the Spaniel and the pair of cats that a budget cabin cannot.

Cabin. The Anko compartment is 31 cm wide and 56 cm deep. A dog needs to lie down, turn around and sit up without pressing against the canopy, so measure your pet from nose to the base of the tail and compare. Our dog pram size guide explains the lie-down test.

Wheels and brakes. Small EVA wheels are fine on tiles and smooth concrete and poor on grass, gravel and cambered footpaths. Pawbella's strollers use four wheels with 360-degree front swivel and a linked rear brake that locks both rear wheels with one tap. On a budget pram, check whether the brake is a single wheel lock, because a single lock on a slope is not a parking brake.

Tether. Most budget prams have one collar clip. Clipping a tether to a collar is a risk for a cat and an escape route for a determined dog. Both Pawbella models have a built-in tether system with two attachment points, designed to clip to a harness.

Folding and lifting. The PaWz folds to 20 x 37 x 76 cm, which is genuinely compact. The Ultimate folds to 65 x 61 x 40 cm and the Essential to 56 cm tall with a 51 x 35 cm packed footprint; both have a detachable carrier that lifts off separately. Neither is as small as the PaWz folded, and that is the trade for a bigger, more stable cabin. Measure your boot before deciding; our foldable pet stroller guide explains how.

After-sales support. Budget prams are sold by the retailer or a marketplace seller, and warranty terms are set by the listing, so read them. Pawbella's strollers come with a 30-day money-back guarantee — return conditions apply and local support from Melbourne. Pawbella offers conditional change-of-mind returns or exchanges under Essential Pet's published policy. Items must be in their original packaging, unopened and received in saleable condition; the customer pays change-of-mind return postage. These conditions do not limit Australian Consumer Law rights. Faulty or misdescribed goods are covered under the Australian Consumer Law, as set out in our refund policy .

Side-by-side table

Prices are the listed prices on the date shown and change without notice. Pawbella prices are from the live product pages.

Cost over three years

The sticker price is not the whole cost. Two scenarios, with the assumptions stated:

Occasional use, small pet. One Anko stroller at the current listed price (check current retailer pricing) used a few times a month, lasts the three years. Total: use the current purchase price (check current pricing). The budget pram wins outright.

Daily use, medium dog. The dog is over 8 kg, so the Anko is out and the PaWz (check current retailer pricing) is the budget option. If it is replaced once in three years because a wheel or zip gives out, the total is twice the current purchase price (check current pricing) and you have had two set-up periods and one stretch without a stroller. The Essential at $329.95 can be compared with that total, with a bigger cabin, a two-point tether and support under the current Shipping & Returns conditions. Whether the extra cost is worth it (check current pricing) depends on how much the pram is used, which is why we suggest the budget pram as a test purchase for anyone unsure.

Who should buy which

• Cat or toy breed, occasional use: Anko or PaWz. Keep the receipt and check the collar clip height.
• Dog between 8 kg and 15 kg, weekly use: PaWz if you walk on smooth paths; the Essential Pet Stroller if the routine includes grass, cafés or public transport.
• Dog over 15 kg, senior dog, or two pets: the Ultimate Pet Stroller. Its 22 kg limit and roomier cabin are the reason it exists.
• Not sure between the two Pawbella models: read the Ultimate vs Essential comparison.

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