Daybreak Kennel

Daybreak Kennel is a traditional boarding kennel on US Route 67 in Milan, IL, offering dog boarding in Milan and the wider Quad Cities area. It takes dogs of every size, from small breeds up to giant ones. The property runs to more than 5 acres, and the kennel building is divided into two temperature-controlled wings, so heavy-coated dogs and thin-coated dogs can each be housed where they are comfortable.

What the kennel offers

• Overnight boarding for small, medium, large, and giant dogs
• Two temperature-controlled kennel wings
• Large paddocks and runs, with daily turnout
• Grooming
• Special diets accommodated

What makes it different

This is a working show kennel as well as a boarding one. Daybreak offers show dog conditioning and professional AKC handling, and it holds a credential through the AKC Registered Handler Program. Owners looking for a place that reads dogs closely may find that background useful, whether the dog is headed to a ring or just staying the week. Daily turnout in the paddocks and runs is part of the standard routine, and the two-wing layout means temperature is set by group rather than one setting for the whole building.

Practical details

Published boarding rates run $15 to $20 per day, depending on the dog. Booking is handled by phone at (309) 236-5942, so a call is the first step. Dogs that need a specific diet can be accommodated, and grooming is available on site. The address is 18118 US Route 67, Milan, IL 61264, and more about the kennel is at daybreakkennel.com.