Standard means the middle size, twice a Miniature's weight and half a Giant's. AKC calls it a sometimes-willful but ever reliable German farm dog with a sporty look and a bewhiskered face.
The middle schnauzer
At 17.5 to 19.5 inches, a Standard is bigger than a Mini (12 to 14) and smaller than a Giant (23 to 27). One fits Economy, though a leggy male who likes to stretch can step up to Business Class at $59.
Coat and bath
The wiry outer coat sits over a soft undercoat, and shedding is a low 1 of 5. Coat care is 3 of 5. The 2024 chart reads $55 for Double Coated at 26 to 50 pounds, or $45 for Medium if your dog is clipped short. Please ask to confirm.
Beard
A schnauzer beard holds water and food, and a damp beard can smell by day four. A bath on the last day sends your dog home fresh.
Willful and bright
Energy is 3 of 5. Standards are smart and like a job, so the fenced play areas and the grass field are good for them, and walks are included. A note about quirks helps staff handle a dog with opinions.
Heat
NOAA records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more at Vacaville. The air-conditioned inside half of the run keeps a double-coated dog comfortable, and the doggie door lets your Standard choose.
Choosing food and treats
Many Schnauzers have sensitive stomachs or skin, and Standards are no exception. The house food is free, and the menu includes grain-free kibble with wet food, farm-fresh eggs, hot dogs and treats. If your dog is on a special diet, send it in the original bag with the amount in cups. Extras such as a Happy Lick Mat with peanut butter or cheese are $4.99, and a frozen bell pepper Happy Pupsicle is $7.99.
Cost and records
A week in Economy is 7 x $52 on the 2026 rates, and 14 nights or more is $47 a night. Rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella records must be good through the last day. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. Request a stay or call 707-678-6600.