The AKC standard divides the breed by height into three divisions, toy, miniature and standard, and the coat is a stand-off double coat in each. A stay for one is a small, bright dog with a lot of coat.
Three sizes, one kennel
The standard lists toy at 9 to 12 inches, miniature over 12 and up to 15, and standard over 15 and up to 19. With 6 to 35 pounds on the AKC chart, every size fits Economy, about 16 square feet inside plus 48 outside. Two from one home share for $52 plus $44.
A stand-off double coat
The standard describes a dense undercoat with longer guard hair growing through it, straight with no curl or wave, standing off from the body, and a pronounced neck ruff that is bigger on dogs than bitches. A light coat shows every outdoor day. Pick the weight row on the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, in the Double Coated column: $35 at 15 pounds or less, $45 at 16 to 25 and $55 at 26 to 50. Please ask to confirm. Brush before drop-off, because undercoat comes out by the handful.
Alert, friendly, a little conservative
The standard calls the Eskie intelligent, alert and friendly, if slightly conservative, never shy and never aggressive, and an excellent watchdog that sounds a warning. At a kennel that means a dog who announces visitors. Walks are included and the large fenced play areas are a good outlet for a bright, active dog.
White fur in a hot valley
The NOAA Vacaville station (1991-2020 normals) records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more. A thick double coat holds that heat, so the air-conditioned inside half is where an Eskie belongs in the afternoon. The doggie door lets your dog pick. In winter the runs are heated and the coat is an asset.
Cost snapshot
Five nights in Economy is 5 x $52 = $260 on the 2026 rates. At 14 nights or more the rate is $47, so 14 x $47 = $658. Medications are free, and your own food is welcome in its original bag.