Lab mixes come in every shape, and the mix part can be anything from a Pit type to a Husky. We lean on the Labrador standard for size, then adjust to your dog.
Start with the Labrador, then weigh the dog
The American Kennel Club puts a Labrador at 21.5 to 24.5 inches and 55 to 80 pounds. A Lab mixed with a Beagle or a Corgi may weigh 35 pounds; a Lab mixed with a Rottweiler may top 90. Under 50 pounds, one mix fits Economy at $52. Over 50, Business Class at $59 gives room to turn and stretch, and a giant-framed mix can move to First Class at $72. Two Lab mixes from one home share a Business Class kennel for $59 and $50.
Which bath column
Some Lab mixes carry the short double coat of the Labrador. Others have a smoother Pit-type coat that the chart calls extra short, or a longer Husky or Shepherd coat. On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, a 51 to 75 pound dog is $40 extra short, $45 short, $50 medium and $65 double coated. Tell us what your dog sheds and we will point to the right column. Please ask to confirm today's price.
The food-driven mix
Many Lab mixes finish a bowl in a minute. If yours gulps, bring a slow-feeder bowl. We feed grain-free kibble with wet food at no charge, or your own food from its original bag with the amount written in cups. Medications are given at no extra charge, which helps with older mixes on joint supplements.
Play and heat
Lab mixes tend to be athletic and social, and they enjoy the grass field and play yards. A normal Dixon year has about 100 days at 90 degrees or more, so a dense-coated mix does best with plenty of time in the air-conditioned run in the afternoon. Your dog picks inside or out through the doggie door.
What to sort out before drop-off
Upload the vaccine records to your account and make sure they run through the last day of the stay. Remove any metal pinch (prong) collar before check-in. Staff carry your belongings in while your dog waits in the car.