AKC calls the Collie majestic, a pop-culture star for a hundred years, in a full-coated rough variety and a sleek smooth one.
Business Class
Males are 24 to 26 inches, females 22 to 24. Business Class is a good fit; two Collies from one home share First Class for $72 plus $61.
Rough or smooth
A rough Collie has a long, harsh outer coat over a soft undercoat; a smooth Collie has a short, flat one. AKC rates shedding at 3 of 5. The bath cell is $65 Double Coated for a rough Collie at 51 to 75 pounds, $45 Short for a smooth. Ask to confirm.
Gentle, watchful
Energy is 3 of 5. Collies are sweet and watchful, and walks plus a little play suit them. Tell staff if yours is sound-sensitive.
A heavy coat in July
The normal July high near Dixon is about 97 degrees (NOAA, Vacaville). A rough Collie's coat is long, so the air-conditioned inside half is the place at midday. Please do not shave a Collie for the heat.
Brush and tell
For a rough Collie, brush the day before and mention any sensitive spots, such as behind the ears. A mat is hard to dry after a bath.
Long coat, short stay
Collies carry a lot of coat for a few nights. The air-conditioned inside half and Kuranda bed are there for a dog like this.
What a stay costs
A 5-night stay in Business Class is 5 x $59 on the 2026 rates. A second dog from the same home is $50, and 14 nights or more is $53 a night; active military families pay that same reduced rate (the rate sheet does not list the two as combining; call 707-678-6600 to confirm).
Booking and hours
Drop-off and pick-up are every day, 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2 to 5 PM. Check-out is by 11:30 AM, and an afternoon pick-up is half the nightly fee. Request a stay online or call 707-678-6600.
Costs and records
A week in Business is 7 x $59 = $413 on the 2026 rates; 14 nights or more is $53. Rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella records must be good through the last day, and your dog should be 16 weeks or older before the first day. Canine influenza is recommended but not required.