--- title: Boarding an Afghan Hound | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/afghan-hound/ 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/) - Afghan Hound # Boarding an Afghan Hound An Afghan Hound usually fits a Business Class kennel, 5 x 6 ft inside, at $59 a night on the 2026 rates. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) [Usually fits a Business Class kennel $59 a night ยท 5 x 6 ft inside](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/business-class-kennel/) - **Weight (AKC):** 50 lb - **Kennel:** Business Class, 5 x 6 ft - **Per night:** $59 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $55 to $65 An Afghan Hound stands 27 inches (males) or 25 (females), give or take an inch, and weighs about 60 or 50 pounds by the AKC standard, so one fits a Business Class kennel (5x6 ft, $59 a night on the 2026 rates). On the 2024 bath chart the Extra Long column is $55 at 26 to 50 pounds and $65 at 51 to 75. Few dogs have as much coat for so little weight. A grown Afghan is tall and light, and the long, fine, silky hair is the story of the stay. ## Business Class suits a tall, light dog The standard says dogs are 27 inches plus or minus one, bitches 25 plus or minus one, with about 60 and 50 pounds. One Afghan is comfortable in Business Class, about 30 square feet inside plus 60 outside, and the longer inside and outside run leaves room to stretch out. First Class at $72 is an option for a very tall male. Two Afghans from one home share First Class for $72 plus $61. ## A long, fine, silky coat The standard describes thick, silky hair, very fine in texture, on the hindquarters, flanks, ribs and legs, with feathered ears and four feet, a long topknot, and a short smooth saddle on a mature dog. It is shown in its natural state, never clipped or trimmed. Fine hair like this mats in a few days, so a thorough brush before drop-off helps. On the chart effective January 1, 2024, the Extra Long column is $55 for a female at 26 to 50 pounds and $65 for a male at 51 to 75. Please ask to confirm. ## Aloof, dignified, quietly playful The standard calls the Afghan aloof and dignified yet gay. A stay goes well when the dog has a quiet corner and a familiar blanket. Walks are included and the grass field is wide enough for a sighthound to run a short, joyful lap. Keep a secure, well-fitted collar on at drop-off, because a lean dog can slip out of a loose one. ## Heat and a long coat The NOAA Vacaville station (1991-2020 normals) records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more. A long coat is not the same as a thick undercoat, but a dog this tall still wants the shade and the air-conditioned inside half at midday. The doggie door lets your Afghan decide. In winter the runs are heated and a Kuranda bed keeps a lean dog off the floor. ## Costs Seven nights in Business Class is 7 x $59 = $413 on the 2026 rates. At 14 nights or more the rate is $53 a night, so 14 nights is 14 x $53 = $742. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Afghan Hound breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/afghan-hound/) - [American Kennel Club - Official Standard of the Afghan Hound](https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/AfghanHound.pdf) - [American Kennel Club - Breed Weight Chart](https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/breed-weight-chart/) - [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/) ### 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 - [Boarding large dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/large-dogs/) - [Business Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/business-class-kennel/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [Whippet](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/whippet/) - [Greyhound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/greyhound/) - [Boarding hound breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/hound-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 - [Tibetan Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/tibetan-terrier/) - [Neapolitan Mastiff](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/neapolitan-mastiff/) - [Belgian Sheepdog](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/belgian-sheepdog/) - [Parson Russell Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/parson-russell-terrier/) - [Tibetan Spaniel](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/tibetan-spaniel/) - [Xoloitzcuintli](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/xoloitzcuintli/) - [American Eskimo Dog](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/american-eskimo-dog/) - [Mudi](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/mudi/) 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/). ### Will the coat tangle during a stay? Brush before drop-off. A bath before pick-up is available on request, priced from the 2024 chart. ### Does an Afghan need First Class? Not usually. Business Class suits one dog; First Class is for a pair or a very tall male. ### Can an Afghan be walked off leash? Walks are on leash; the fenced play areas and grass field are where a hound can run.