Best Dog Food for Alaskan Malamutes — Nutrition That Matches the Breed
Malamutes are powerful sled dogs with a thick double coat and substantial protein needs. High-protein, omega-rich freeze-dried raw fuels their strength and supports their dense coat.
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What Alaskan Malamutes need most from their food
The Malamute’s powerful sled-dog build and thick coat shape their needs:
Energy & Lean Muscle
Highly digestible protein fuels working energy and athletic muscle.
Coat Quality
The dense, weatherproof double coat depends on protein and omega-3s.
Joint & Hip Health
EPA and DHA omega-3s and lean body weight support the joints large breeds are predisposed to strain.
Weight Management
Lean, nutrient-dense food maintains a healthy, joint-protective weight without filler calories.
Why freeze-dried raw is right for Alaskan MalamutesAlaskan Malamutes
Alaskan Malamutes are powerful, hardworking sled dogs built for strength and endurance in harsh conditions, with a thick, dense double coat. They need substantial high-quality protein for their muscular build and coat, and as a large breed, joint support matters.
Freeze-dried raw delivers highly digestible protein for strength and lean muscle, omega-3s for the dense coat and joints, and clean nutrition that fuels the breed without fillers. Like Huskies, Malamutes can be efficient eaters, so nutrient-dense food and portion control help maintain lean weight. Loyal Saints provides all of this.
Formula recommendation for Alaskan Malamutes
Beef Formula
Our bestseller and top pick — rich, high-protein beef fuels the powerful Malamute’s strength and muscle.
Shop Beef Formula →Turkey + Salmon Formula
For coat and joint support — omega-3s support the dense double coat and the joints of a large working breed.
Shop Turkey + Salmon Formula →Make it work for your budget
What a day costs for a 88 lb Alaskan Malamute
with Halo Club (21½ tbsp)
with Halo Club (5⅜ cups)
as a complete meal
- Start as a topper. Swap a quarter of the bowl for Loyal Saints and keep the rest the same — real freeze-dried raw in every meal for a quarter of the cost. One 14 oz bag then lasts about 6 days.
- Join the Halo Club. 20% off every order and free shipping on every member order.
- Buy the 14 oz bag. Same food as the 5 oz, and it costs less per day ($31.12 vs $48.12 for a complete meal).
- First order: enter code KING40 at checkout for 40% off (first orders only).
Beef or Turkey + Salmon, at the live 14 oz price. Amounts follow the bag’s feeding guide and our feeding calculator; adjust for activity and body condition. See every weight and formula →
The standard is King.
Loyal Saints was built because of one dog. King’s digestive sensitivities pushed Kristina Voltin to question the ingredients, processing and nutrition behind every bowl. She formulated a whole-food, freeze-dried raw diet from human-grade quality ingredients — food she felt confident feeding King every day. Every formula is held to that standard: would I feed this to King?
For Alaskan Malamutes owners navigating the same questions Kristina faced — about ingredients, about what’s really in the bag, about whether the food is actually good — Loyal Saints is the answer she built for them.
Read King’s story →What’s not in it — matters for Alaskan Malamutes.
For a powerful working breed with a dense coat, high-quality protein and omega-3s build muscle and coat; portion nutrient-dense food to maintain lean weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best dog food for an Alaskan Malamute?
High-quality protein for their powerful build, plus omega-3s for the dense coat and joints. Beef fuels strength; Turkey + Salmon supports coat and joints. Use nutrient-dense food and portion control, as Malamutes can be efficient eaters prone to weight gain.
How do I care for a Malamute’s coat?
The dense double coat depends on dietary protein and omega-3s. Turkey + Salmon supports coat health and density. Malamutes shed heavily (and 'blow' their coat seasonally) — quality nutrition plus regular grooming keeps the coat healthy.
How much should I feed my Alaskan Malamutes?
Alaskan Malamutes typically weigh 75–100 lbs, needing about 4¾–6 cups of freeze-dried raw a day as a complete meal (Beef or Turkey + Salmon; 5¼–6½ cups of Chicken), split into two meals. Adjust to body condition and activity; large breeds benefit from measured meals to reduce bloat risk.
Is freeze-dried raw good for a Malamute?
Yes. Start with single-protein Chicken (gentlest, most digestible) using a 7–10 day transition, or Beef for more protein density. All formulas are complete and balanced, made with human-grade quality ingredients, and free of fillers and synthetic vitamin premixes.
Strength and coat for a sled dog.Alaskan Malamutes
High-protein, omega-rich, clean. Built for the Malamute. Halo Club members save 20% with free shipping on every order (contiguous U.S.).
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Picky Husky Tries Freeze-Dried Raw
Meat and organs first, freeze-dried raw and ready the second you open the bag. Start as a topper on your dog’s current food for about $1.74 a day with a 14 oz bag. New here? Take 40% off your first order with code KING40.
Quick answers
What dog food do picky eaters actually eat?
Many picky dogs take to freeze-dried raw because it smells and tastes like real meat. Loyal Saints is meat and organs first, vet-formulated, and can be served dry or with a splash of warm water, as a full meal or as a topper on their current food.
Where can I buy Loyal Saints?
At loyalsaintspets.com (Halo Club: 20% off and free shipping on every order (contiguous U.S.); KING40 takes 40% off a first order when typed at checkout), and on Amazon, Chewy and Target.
How much Loyal Saints should I feed?
Follow the amounts printed on the bag: for Beef or Turkey + Salmon, about ¾ cup a day for a 6 lb dog, 1¼ cups for 12 lb and 2 cups for 25 lb. Use about 25% of that as a topper. Ease in over 7 to 10 days.
