--- title: Boarding an American Water Spaniel | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/american-water-spaniel/ 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 Water Spaniel # Boarding an American Water Spaniel An American Water Spaniel 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):** 25 to 45 lb - **Height (AKC):** 15 to 18 in - **Kennel:** Economy Class, 4 x 4 ft - **Per night:** $52 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $45 An American Water Spaniel is a compact dog, 15 to 18 inches and 25 to 45 pounds by the AKC, so one fits an Economy kennel (4x4 ft, $52 a night on the 2026 rates). On the 2024 bath chart a medium coat is $45 at 26 to 50 pounds; please ask to confirm. The AKC calls the American Water Spaniel an upbeat, outdoorsy athlete who loves to hunt and swim. It is smaller than the Irish Water Spaniel but just as keen. ## Weight range and kennel Males weigh 30 to 45 pounds and females 25 to 40, at 15 to 18 inches for either sex. That is a sturdy medium dog, and the Economy kennel (about 16 square feet inside plus 48 outside) holds it comfortably at $52 a night. Two spaniels from the same home share for $52 and $44. ## Marcel waves to close curls The standard allows a coat from marcel waves, which are uniform and flat, to closely curled, with an undercoat that gives density against weather and water. The AKC notes the amount of wave varies across the body. For the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, a medium coat is $45 at 26 to 50 pounds, and a lighter female under 25 pounds would be $40 at 16 to 25. Please ask to confirm. ## Loves a ball and a long walk An active, reserved-with-strangers spaniel burns off nerves in motion. The large fenced play areas and the grass field are the right kind of room, and walks are included. The AKC adds that the breed can be somewhat headstrong, so a dog that ignores a call may simply be following its nose. ## A dense coat in July Wavy-to-curly coats with an undercoat hold heat. The air-conditioned side of the run is open all summer, and the doggie door lets the dog decide. After play in the grass field, ask the staff about a bath before pick-up if you want one. Afternoon pick-up, between 2:00 and 5:00 PM, is half of the nightly fee, and check-out is by 11:30 AM. ## Records, food and booking Dogs need rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella current through the last day. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. House food is free; your own food is welcome in its original bag. See the [Irish Water Spaniel](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/irish-water-spaniel/), the [Boykin Spaniel](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/boykin-spaniel/), and [medium dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/medium-dogs/). ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - American Water Spaniel breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/american-water-spaniel/) - [American Kennel Club - official American Water Spaniel standard](https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/AmericanWaterSpaniel.pdf) - [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 medium dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/medium-dogs/) - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [Irish Water Spaniel](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/irish-water-spaniel/) - [Boykin Spaniel](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/boykin-spaniel/) - [Boarding working & sporting dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/working-and-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 - [Puli](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/puli/) - [Entlebucher Mountain Dog](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/entlebucher-mountain-dog/) - [Kuvasz](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/kuvasz/) - [Pharaoh Hound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/pharaoh-hound/) - [Skye Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/skye-terrier/) - [American English Coonhound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/american-english-coonhound/) - [Bergamasco Sheepdog](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/bergamasco-sheepdog/) - [Cirneco dell'Etna](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cirneco-delletna/) 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/). ### What size kennel for an American Water Spaniel? Economy, 4x4 ft, at $52 a night on the 2026 rates. ### How much is a bath for an American Water Spaniel? A medium coat is $45 at 26 to 50 pounds on the 2024 chart. Please ask to confirm. ### Can I send my spaniel's own food? Yes, free of charge, in the original bag with amounts in cups.