--- title: Boarding an American Eskimo Dog | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/american-eskimo-dog/ 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/) - American Eskimo Dog # Boarding an American Eskimo Dog An American Eskimo Dog 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):** 6 to 35 lb - **Height (AKC):** 9 to 19 in - **Kennel:** Economy Class, 4 x 4 ft - **Per night:** $52 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $35 to $55 An American Eskimo Dog comes in toy, miniature and standard sizes, from 9 to 19 inches and 6 to 35 pounds by the AKC, so one fits an Economy kennel (4x4 ft, $52 a night on the 2026 rates). On the 2024 bath chart the Double Coated column is $35 at 15 pounds or less, $45 at 16 to 25 and $55 at 26 to 50. The AKC standard divides the breed by height into three divisions, toy, miniature and standard, and the coat is a stand-off double coat in each. A stay for one is a small, bright dog with a lot of coat. ## Three sizes, one kennel The standard lists toy at 9 to 12 inches, miniature over 12 and up to 15, and standard over 15 and up to 19. With 6 to 35 pounds on the AKC chart, every size fits Economy, about 16 square feet inside plus 48 outside. Two from one home share for $52 plus $44. ## A stand-off double coat The standard describes a dense undercoat with longer guard hair growing through it, straight with no curl or wave, standing off from the body, and a pronounced neck ruff that is bigger on dogs than bitches. A light coat shows every outdoor day. Pick the weight row on the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, in the Double Coated column: $35 at 15 pounds or less, $45 at 16 to 25 and $55 at 26 to 50. Please ask to confirm. Brush before drop-off, because undercoat comes out by the handful. ## Alert, friendly, a little conservative The standard calls the Eskie intelligent, alert and friendly, if slightly conservative, never shy and never aggressive, and an excellent watchdog that sounds a warning. At a kennel that means a dog who announces visitors. Walks are included and the large fenced play areas are a good outlet for a bright, active dog. ## White fur in a hot valley The NOAA Vacaville station (1991-2020 normals) records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more. A thick double coat holds that heat, so the air-conditioned inside half is where an Eskie belongs in the afternoon. The doggie door lets your dog pick. In winter the runs are heated and the coat is an asset. ## Cost snapshot Five nights in Economy is 5 x $52 = $260 on the 2026 rates. At 14 nights or more the rate is $47, so 14 x $47 = $658. Medications are free, and your own food is welcome in its original bag. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - American Eskimo Dog breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/american-eskimo-dog/) - [American Kennel Club - Official Standard of the American Eskimo Dog](https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/AmericanEskimoDog.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 small dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/small-dogs/) - [Boarding double-coated dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/double-coated-dogs/) - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [Pomeranian](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/pomeranian/) - [Boarding non-sporting breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/non-sporting-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 - [Mudi](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/mudi/) - [Norfolk Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/norfolk-terrier/) - [Finnish Lapphund](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/finnish-lapphund/) - [Norwegian Elkhound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/norwegian-elkhound/) - [Barbet](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/barbet/) - [Wirehaired Vizsla](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/wirehaired-vizsla/) - [Manchester Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/manchester-terrier/) - [Bluetick Coonhound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/bluetick-coonhound/) 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/). ### Does the size division change the kennel? No. All three AKC sizes fit Economy. Tell us the weight so we can find the bath row. ### Will the white coat stay clean? A bath before pick-up is available on request, priced from the 2024 chart. ### How much coat comes off? A lot, as with any dense undercoat. A brush before drop-off helps.