AKC calls the Wolfhound the tallest of all its breeds, and also calm, dignified and kindly. A dog this tall needs a different kind of room than a dog this heavy.
Height is the first measure
A male at 32 inches stands taller than most tables. First Class gives about 48 square feet inside plus 72 outside, the run listed for extra large dogs, and the length matters as much as the area because a Wolfhound lies down at full stretch. A Kuranda bed lifts a long frame off the floor.
Wiry coat, bath cell
The wiry, rough coat is medium in length. Everyone is in the Over 100 row, where the Medium column reads $75. Shedding is 3 of 5 on the AKC scale. Please ask to confirm before you book.
Calm, but not for long
AKC rates energy at 3 of 5. Wolfhounds enjoy a sprint on the grass field and then lounge. Easy walks and the grass field suit a big frame better than pavement, and walks are included. AKC lists a life span of 6 to 8 years, so many owners board an older dog; tell us about stiff joints on the form.
Summer
The NOAA Vacaville normals show a July average high of 97 degrees. A giant wiry-coated dog is better in the air-conditioned inside half of the run at midday.
Cost
First Class is $72 a night on the 2026 rates, so five nights is 5 x $72. At 14 nights or more it is $65 a night. Military families pay about 10 percent off, the same reduced rate.
Long legs and the car
Getting a Wolfhound into and out of a car is half the day for many owners. At check-in, leave your dog in the car and staff come out to meet you, carry belongings and walk the dog in, so there is no need to maneuver a giant dog through a crowd. Pick-up works the same way. Hours for both are every day 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2 to 5 PM, closed 11:30 to 2:00, so plan your arrival around that window.
Check-in and records
Leave your Wolfhound in the car and staff will walk him or her in. Records for rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella must be good through the last day. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. Request a stay or call 707-678-6600.