Few dogs have as much coat for so little weight. A grown Afghan is tall and light, and the long, fine, silky hair is the story of the stay.
Business Class suits a tall, light dog
The standard says dogs are 27 inches plus or minus one, bitches 25 plus or minus one, with about 60 and 50 pounds. One Afghan is comfortable in Business Class, about 30 square feet inside plus 60 outside, and the longer inside and outside run leaves room to stretch out. First Class at $72 is an option for a very tall male. Two Afghans from one home share First Class for $72 plus $61.
A long, fine, silky coat
The standard describes thick, silky hair, very fine in texture, on the hindquarters, flanks, ribs and legs, with feathered ears and four feet, a long topknot, and a short smooth saddle on a mature dog. It is shown in its natural state, never clipped or trimmed. Fine hair like this mats in a few days, so a thorough brush before drop-off helps. On the chart effective January 1, 2024, the Extra Long column is $55 for a female at 26 to 50 pounds and $65 for a male at 51 to 75. Please ask to confirm.
Aloof, dignified, quietly playful
The standard calls the Afghan aloof and dignified yet gay. A stay goes well when the dog has a quiet corner and a familiar blanket. Walks are included and the grass field is wide enough for a sighthound to run a short, joyful lap. Keep a secure, well-fitted collar on at drop-off, because a lean dog can slip out of a loose one.
Heat and a long coat
The NOAA Vacaville station (1991-2020 normals) records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more. A long coat is not the same as a thick undercoat, but a dog this tall still wants the shade and the air-conditioned inside half at midday. The doggie door lets your Afghan decide. In winter the runs are heated and a Kuranda bed keeps a lean dog off the floor.
Costs
Seven nights in Business Class is 7 x $59 = $413 on the 2026 rates. At 14 nights or more the rate is $53 a night, so 14 nights is 14 x $53 = $742.