The Havanese is the only dog breed native to Cuba, and AKC calls the dogs cheerful and sociable, with a spring in their step. A people-minded small dog does best with a stay that includes people.
Economy has room
At 8.5 to 11.5 inches and 7 to 13 pounds, a Havanese is a good match for Economy. Two from one home share for $52 plus $44, which keeps them together.
Silky coat
AKC scores shedding at 2 of 5. The long, silky coat is light and wavy, but it tangles around the ears and legs after play. The 2024 chart lists $35 in Extra Long for dogs up to 15 pounds, or $30 if the coat is clipped to Medium. Ask to confirm.
A dog that follows you
A Havanese is happiest near its people, so the first night may be the hardest. Leave your dog in the car at check-in, and staff will carry the bag and bring him in. One toy, not the favorite, and a note about his routine help.
Play
Energy is 3 of 5. A good walk and a few minutes in the fenced play area are enough. In a normal July the high near Dixon is about 97 degrees (NOAA, Vacaville), so the air-conditioned inside half is where a long-coated dog will want to be.
Brushing and tangles
Brush the day before drop-off, focusing on behind the ears, under the legs and the tail. A bath near the end of a longer stay keeps a silky coat from matting.
Settling in
Havanese are social and watch people. Staff check in on a quiet dog, and Google reviewers often mention getting photos during a stay.
What a stay costs
A 5-night stay in Economy is 5 x $52 on the 2026 rates. A second dog from the same home is $44, and 14 nights or more is $47 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).
Costs and records
A week in Economy is 7 x $52 on the 2026 rates; 14 nights or more is $47 a night. 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.