--- title: Boarding a Bergamasco Sheepdog | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/bergamasco-sheepdog/ 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/) - Bergamasco Sheepdog # Boarding a Bergamasco Sheepdog A Bergamasco Sheepdog 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):** 57 to 84 lb - **Height (AKC):** 22 to 23.5 in - **Kennel:** Business Class, 5 x 6 ft - **Per night:** $59 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $65 to $75 A Bergamasco is a large herding dog, 22 to 23.5 inches and 57 to 84 pounds by the AKC, with a coat that forms flocks, so one fits a Business Class kennel (5x6 ft, $59 a night on the 2026 rates). On the 2024 bath chart the Double Coated column is $65 at 51 to 75 pounds and $75 at 76 to 100; please ask to confirm for flocks. The AKC calls the Bergamasco low-maintenance, robustly healthy and much more than a show-stopping hairdo. The hairdo is still the thing to plan for, because flocks hold water and heat. ## Height and weight Males stand about 23.5 inches and weigh 70 to 84 pounds; females stand about 22 inches and weigh 57 to 71. That fits Business Class (about 30 square feet inside plus 60 outside, $59 a night). Two Bergamascos from one home can share a First Class run for $72 and $61. ## Flocks, not cords The standard describes three kinds of hair, a waterproof undercoat, coarse goat hair and woolly hair, which weave together into flocks with a tight consistency, something like boiled wool. The flocks only reach their full look at about three years. The bath chart's last column is $65 for 51 to 75 pounds and $75 for 76 to 100 on the chart effective January 1, 2024. Flocks stay wet a long time, so please ask the front desk to confirm the price and the drying plan, and bring your dog in with the coat as you keep it. ## Patient, protective and busy The AKC says Bergamascos are generally happy with kids and other animals, eager to please and stubbornly devoted to work, and that they are patient but protective. The large fenced play areas and the grass field suit a working dog, and walks are included. Tell the staff if yours is protective of its person at the car door. Drop-off runs 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM, and a calm hand-off at the car sets the tone for the stay. ## Heat management Three layers of hair is a lot for a Dixon summer. The runs are air-conditioned in summer and your dog chooses inside or outside through the doggie door. Kuranda beds keep the flocks off the concrete. ## Records and booking Rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella must be current through the last day. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. See the [Puli](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/puli/), the [Komondor](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/komondor/) and [large dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/large-dogs/). ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Bergamasco Sheepdog breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bergamasco-sheepdog/) - [American Kennel Club - official Bergamasco Sheepdog standard](https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Bergamasco.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 large dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/large-dogs/) - [Boarding double-coated dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/double-coated-dogs/) - [Business Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/business-class-kennel/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [Puli](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/puli/) - [Boarding herding breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/herding-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 - [Cirneco dell'Etna](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cirneco-delletna/) - [Komondor](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/komondor/) - [Dandie Dinmont Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/dandie-dinmont-terrier/) - [English Foxhound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/english-foxhound/) - [Labrador Retriever](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/labrador-retriever/) - [French Bulldog](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/french-bulldog/) - [Golden Retriever](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/golden-retriever/) - [German Shepherd](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/german-shepherd/) 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 kennel does a Bergamasco need? Business Class at $59 a night on the 2026 rates. ### How much is a Bergamasco bath? On the 2024 chart a double coat is $65 at 51 to 75 pounds and $75 at 76 to 100. Please ask to confirm. ### Are flocks a problem in summer? They hold heat, so the air-conditioned side of the run matters.