Sleek and powerful, a Doberman is both athletic and sensitive, and AKC calls it keenly intelligent. These dogs bond closely, so the first night can be the quiet one.
Which run
AKC lists males 26 to 28 inches and females 24 to 26. A female fits Business Class. A tall male who likes his space, or two Dobermans from one home, fit First Class, 6x8 ft, at $72 plus $61 for the second.
Short, smooth coat
The coat is smooth, short and close lying. Shedding is 4 of 5 by the AKC rating, so brushing helps. Baths are $45 for 51 to 75 pounds and $50 for 76 to 100 on the 2024 chart. Please ask to confirm.
Athlete
Energy is 5 of 5. Dobermans love to run, and the large fenced areas and the grass field fit that. Walks are in the nightly rate. If your dog has an exercise limit, write it down.
Weather
A short coat does not insulate much. Winter nights near Dixon dip toward freezing, so the heated run, blanket and Kuranda bed matter. In summer, about 100 days reach 90 degrees at Vacaville, so a dog should not run hard at midday. The air-conditioned run is the answer.
Bonded dogs and the first night
Some Dobermans are quiet and watchful on the first night. A familiar blanket from home and one toy help. A tour any day from 9 to 11 AM or 2 to 4 PM lets you see the runs and meet staff first.
Cost examples
A week in Business Class is 7 x $59 = $413 on the 2026 rates; First Class is 7 x $72. Two Dobermans from one home share First Class for $72 plus $61. Military and 14-night stays are $53 in Business and $65 in First Class.
Food and medicine
House food is free. Many Dobermans eat a specific diet, so send it in the original bag with amounts in cups. Medications are given at no extra charge.
Records and flea check
Bring current rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella records, good through the last day of the stay. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. Arrive free of fleas and ticks; a dog found with them is bathed at the owner's cost.