A double coat has a soft undercoat under longer guard hairs. It is built for cold, and in a Dixon summer it is the thing to plan around.
Breeds with a double coat
The AKC lists these breeds with a double coat. Weights come from each breed's AKC page.
Mixes of these breeds often inherit the coat.
| Breed | AKC weight |
|---|---|
| Keeshond | 35 to 45 pounds |
| Siberian Husky | 35 to 60 pounds |
| Chow Chow | 45 to 70 pounds |
| Samoyed | 35 to 65 pounds |
| German Shepherd | 50 to 90 pounds |
| Alaskan Malamute | 75 to 85 pounds |
| Great Pyrenees | 85 pounds and up |
The last column of the bath chart
The 2024 bath chart pairs weight with coat length, and the final column is for extra long or double-coated dogs. The chart gives Malamute or Husky as examples. Please ask to confirm today's price.
A bath near the end of the stay takes out a lot of loose undercoat.
| Weight | Double coat |
|---|---|
| 15 pounds or less | $35 |
| 16 to 25 pounds | $45 |
| 26 to 50 pounds | $55 |
| 51 to 75 pounds | $65 |
| 76 to 100 pounds | $75 |
| Over 100 pounds | $85 |
Heat in the Central Valley
nearby Vacaville, the closest weather station, averages about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or higher, and about 28 at 100 or higher at the nearest weather station. A double coat holds heat, so the indoor run matters. The runs are air-conditioned in summer, and your dog chooses inside or out through the doggie door. In winter the runs are heated, and a double-coated dog may prefer the outdoor part on cool nights.
Kennel size by weight
Weight, not coat, decides the kennel. A Keeshond fits Economy at $52 a night. A Husky, Chow or Shepherd usually fits Business Class at $59. A Great Pyrenees may prefer First Class at $72.
Brush before you come
Brush your dog the day before drop-off to take out loose undercoat and mats. Tell the staff about any hot spots or skin problems, and list medications.
Prices for a typical week
A Husky in Business Class for seven nights is 7 x $59 = $413 on the 2026 rates. A Keeshond in Economy for the same week is 7 x $52 = $364. Stays of 14 nights or more get the reduced rate, $53 a night in Business Class and $47 in Economy.