Large dogs are the most common boarders at a country kennel, and the choice that matters is how much room your dog needs to stretch out.
Business Class for most, First Class for some
The kennel describes Business Class as 5x6 feet inside, about 30 square feet, with 60 outside, for a pair of large dogs or one who does not like to share. It is $59 a night. First Class is 6x8 feet inside, about 48 square feet, with 72 outside, for extra large dogs or two or three large dogs, at $72. Two large dogs from one home pay $72 plus $61 in First Class.
Economy can fit one large dog, at $52, if cost matters more than room.
Breeds in the large range
Weights come from each breed's AKC page. Males are usually heavier than females.
Dogs near 100 pounds may be better in First Class.
| Breed | AKC weight |
|---|---|
| Vizsla | 44 to 60 pounds |
| Labrador Retriever | 55 to 80 pounds |
| Golden Retriever | 55 to 75 pounds |
| Boxer | 65 to 80 pounds (male) |
| German Shepherd | 50 to 90 pounds |
| Weimaraner | 55 to 90 pounds |
| Doberman Pinscher | 60 to 100 pounds |
| Rottweiler | 80 to 135 pounds |
The 51 to 100 pound rows on the bath chart
The chart has two rows in this range. Please ask to confirm today's price.
The chart uses Boxer as an example of an extra short coat, Labrador as short, Shepherd as medium and Malamute or Husky as double.
| Weight | Extra short | Short | Medium | Extra long or double |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 to 75 pounds | $40 | $45 | $50 | $65 |
| 76 to 100 pounds | $45 | $50 | $55 | $75 |
Exercise and the grass field
Large dogs burn energy faster than they need it, and the large fenced play areas and the grass field give them room to run. Walks are included in every stay. Many large dogs also love food, so the grain-free kibble with wet food is at no charge, or bring your own in its original bag with the amount in cups.
Heat
A large dog with a dense coat feels Dixon's roughly 100 days a year of 90 degrees or more. Every run is air-conditioned in summer, and your dog chooses inside or out through the doggie door.