How many calories does a neutered adult Alaskan Malamute need?

At 80 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1656 kcal per day for a Alaskan Malamute (resting energy 1035 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Alaskan Malamute need?

At 80 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1863 kcal per day for a Alaskan Malamute (resting energy 1035 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Alaskan Malamute puppy under 4 months need?

At 80 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3106 kcal per day for a Alaskan Malamute (resting energy 1035 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Alaskan Malamute?

At 80 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1035 kcal per day for a Alaskan Malamute (resting energy 1035 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Alaskan Malamute

A 80 lb Alaskan Malamute is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (85 lb (male), 75 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1573 kcal; 4.49 cups · 539 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1656 kcal; Resting energy 1035 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–14 years

Weight85 lb (male), 75 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupWorking Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1035 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1656 kcal before activity is added. The dog food calculator on this page uses that same resting-energy formula, then applies the activity and size adjustments from the main dog food calculator.

Reading the portions

Compared with other single-size large breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 334 kcal higher than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Alaskan Malamute individuals can vary by body condition, neuter status, and how much they work. Adjust the bowl from what you see on the ribs, not from the table alone.

Feeding table from the verified weight chart

RER=70*kg^0.75; MER=RER*factor. Starting estimate only; individuals vary up to 50%; adjust by body condition

Alaskan Malamute adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
75 lb (34 kg)	986 kcal	1577 kcal	1774 kcal	2957 kcal	1971 kcal	986 kcal
77.4 lb (35.1 kg)	1009 kcal	1615 kcal	1817 kcal	3028 kcal	2019 kcal	1009 kcal
80 lb (36.3 kg)Current weight	1035 kcal	1656 kcal	1863 kcal	3106 kcal	2070 kcal	1035 kcal
82.5 lb (37.4 kg)	1059 kcal	1694 kcal	1906 kcal	3176 kcal	2117 kcal	1059 kcal
84.9 lb (38.5 kg)	1082 kcal	1731 kcal	1947 kcal	3246 kcal	2164 kcal	1082 kcal