🍖Feeding a Alaskan Malamute: portions, kibble and budget
Alaskan Malamute : Like the Husky, it makes very efficient use of its food: expect roughly 350 to 500 g of protein-rich kibble per day depending on workload. A renowned food thief with a hearty appetite, it gains weight quickly if the ration does not follow reduced exercise.
In short: Large dog, 58 to 66 cm and 34 to 43 kg, thick arctic coat with woolly undercoat, high energy and great pulling power. Powerful, independent and sometimes stubborn, friendly with people but pushy with other dogs. Built to haul heavy loads at a walking pace: its pulling power defeats fabric crates and unburied fencing alike.
The right daily ration for a Alaskan Malamute
An adult Alaskan Malamute of 34 to 43 kg eats 270 to 420 g of complete kibble a day, over two meals — a figure to adjust for age, neutering and actual exercise. The reference is the weight curve: you should feel the ribs without seeing them.
Matching the food to the breed
Like every breed this size, the Alaskan Malamute should eat two calm meals a day, with no intense exercise in the following hour: the basic precaution against gastric dilatation-volvulus. Choose large-breed kibble (slow growth, joint support) and a stable, wide bowl.
Budget and smart buying
Budget €50 to €90 a month for quality kibble for an adult Alaskan Malamute. Big bags cut the price per kilo, provided you store them dry in an airtight bin and use them within six weeks of opening. All our label-reading pointers are on the full Alaskan Malamute profile.
Frequently asked questions
How much kibble per day for a Alaskan Malamute?
Start from the manufacturer’s table, i.e. 270 to 420 g a day for 34 to 43 kg, served in two meals; then adjust to actual body condition, and ask the vet at any doubt.
How many meals a day for a Alaskan Malamute?
Two meals for an adult — essential at this size, which is exposed to gastric torsion, three to four for a growing puppy.
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