Short coats are easy to wash and to dry, and they give little protection from cold. The heated runs matter more to these dogs than the air conditioning.
Breeds with short coats
Weights are from each breed's AKC page. The bath chart itself names Boxer as an extra short coat and Labrador as a short coat.
Mixes of these breeds often inherit the coat.
| Breed | AKC weight |
|---|---|
| Beagle | under 20 to 30 pounds |
| Whippet | 25 to 40 pounds |
| Boxer | 65 to 80 pounds (male) |
| Labrador Retriever | 55 to 80 pounds |
| Pointer | 45 to 75 pounds |
| Greyhound | 60 to 70 pounds |
| Doberman Pinscher | 60 to 100 pounds |
The first two columns of the bath chart
Extra short is a very smooth coat like a Boxer's or a Pit type's, and short is a Labrador type. Please ask to confirm today's price.
Most short-coated owners find a bath is optional.
| Weight | Extra short | Short |
|---|---|---|
| 15 pounds or less | $20 | $25 |
| 16 to 25 pounds | $30 | $35 |
| 26 to 50 pounds | $35 | $40 |
| 51 to 75 pounds | $40 | $45 |
| 76 to 100 pounds | $45 | $50 |
| Over 100 pounds | $55 | $65 |
Warmth matters more than cooling
A thin coat is little insulation, and lean dogs such as Whippets and Greyhounds feel the cold quickly. The runs are heated in winter, each has a Kuranda bed and a blanket, and your dog chooses inside or out through the doggie door.
In summer, nearby Vacaville, the closest weather station, averages about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or higher. A short coat is easier in heat than a thick one, but a dog still does best in the air-conditioned indoor space during the afternoon.
Sizes run the full range
This is a coat group, not a size group. A Chihuahua fits Economy at $52, a Labrador fits Business Class at $59 and a Great Dane wants First Class at $72.
Short coats and skin
Short-coated dogs often have sensitive skin. Tell the staff about any allergies or hot spots, and list medications.
Prices for a typical week
A Labrador in Business Class for seven nights is 7 x $59 = $413 on the 2026 rates, and a Whippet in Economy 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. Medications and house food cost nothing extra.