--- title: Boarding an Affenpinscher | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/affenpinscher/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [Breed guides](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/) - Affenpinscher # Boarding an Affenpinscher An Affenpinscher usually fits an Economy Class kennel, 4 x 4 ft inside, at $52 a night on the 2026 rates. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) [Usually fits an Economy Class kennel $52 a night ยท 4 x 4 ft inside](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - **Weight (AKC):** 7 to 10 lb - **Height (AKC):** 9 to 11.5 in - **Kennel:** Economy Class, 4 x 4 ft - **Per night:** $52 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $30 The AKC lists an Affenpinscher at 9 to 11.5 inches and just 7 to 10 pounds, so a toy dog like this uses an Economy kennel (4x4 ft, $52 a night on the 2026 rates). On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, the medium column is $30 for a dog 15 pounds or less; please ask to confirm. Fearless out of all proportion to his size is how the AKC puts it. The Affen is the smallest dog in this group of pages, and the kennel plan is built around that. ## The smallest dog in the kennel's range At 7 to 10 pounds an Affenpinscher is far under the bath chart's top row, and Economy is the smallest run on the 2026 rates, so it is also the kennel. Two Affens from one home share it for $52 and $44 a night. A small dog in a 4x4 ft run has its own Kuranda bed and blanket, and chooses inside or out through the doggie door. ## Moderately active The AKC classes the Affenpinscher as moderately active and says indoor play can cover a lot of the exercise, with a brisk walk once or twice a day on top. Walks are included in every stay. A toy dog tends to enjoy the staff walking him in from the car. ## Medium-length wiry coat The AKC describes a medium-length, wiry coat that wants brushing and combing twice a week, with the hair over the eyes cut in an inverted V and a trim every few months. It adds that the coat does not grow quickly. The chart cell is the medium column in the 15 pound or less row: $30 on the bath chart effective January 1, 2024. Please ask to confirm. Mention any mats when you check in. ## Small body, hot pavement On a hot day the pavement at drop-off can be too hot for tiny paws, which is why staff may scoop a small dog up and hurry him in. Leave your Affen in the car at check-in and they will walk him in. Dixon has about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more by the NOAA Vacaville normals, so the air-conditioned run is not a luxury. ## Stay math for the Affenpinscher For 3 nights, one Affenpinscher in [Economy](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) (4x4 ft) is 3 x $52 = $156 on the 2026 rates. A second dog from your home sharing the run is $44 a night, and from 14 nights the rate drops to $47. The balance is due at pick-up, and check-out is by 11:30 AM. Military families pay that same reduced rate, about 10 percent off; the sheet does not list the two as combining, so call 707-678-6600 to confirm. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Affenpinscher breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/affenpinscher/) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) - [Happy Paws Kennels bathing rates effective January 1, 2024](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/) ### 2026 nightly rates - First Class kennel $72 - Business Class kennel $59 - Economy Class kennel $52 - Cat condo $35 All-inclusive: food, medications and walks. 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026. [All 2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Brussels Griffon](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/brussels-griffon/) - [Yorkshire Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/yorkshire-terrier/) - [Boarding small dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/small-dogs/) - [Small dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/small-dog-boarding/) - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - [Boarding toy breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/toy-dogs/) ## Which kennel class fits? How many dogs? Biggest dog They will share one kennel Pick how many dogs and the biggest one's size. A guide from the sizes on our facility page. The staff confirm the right kennel when you book. ## Bath price finder Your dog's weight Coat Pick a weight and coat. From the bath chart effective January 1, 2024. The 2026 sheet prices baths on request, so please ask to confirm. Baths are for overnight boarders. ## Read next - [Black Russian Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/black-russian-terrier/) - [Kerry Blue Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/kerry-blue-terrier/) - [Scottish Deerhound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/scottish-deerhound/) - [Lakeland Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/lakeland-terrier/) - [Nederlandse Kooikerhondje](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/nederlandse-kooikerhondje/) - [Lowchen](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/lowchen/) - [Pumi](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/pumi/) - [Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/petit-basset-griffon-vendeen/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/). ### Is an Affenpinscher too small for Economy? No. Economy is the smallest run, and the AKC weight is 7 to 10 pounds. It is $52 a night on the 2026 rates. ### What is the bath cell for an Affenpinscher? On the 2024 chart the medium column at 15 pounds or less is $30. Please ask to confirm. ### How much is a weekend of three nights? 3 x $52 = $156 on the 2026 rates.