--- title: Boarding a Black and Tan Coonhound | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/black-and-tan-coonhound/ 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/) - Black and Tan Coonhound # Boarding a Black and Tan Coonhound A Black and Tan Coonhound weighs 65 to 110 pounds, so one dog fits Business Class at $59 a night on the 2026 rates and a very large male may prefer First Class at $72. A short-coated dog of 76 to 100 pounds is $50 on the 2024 bath chart. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The AKC calls Black and Tans large, athletic hunters who work nights, and says they are friendly, easygoing hounds who love company. They are snoozy by the fireside and tenacious on the trail, and a kennel stay shows both sides. ## A big hound needs real space The AKC lists males at 25 to 27 inches and females at 23 to 25 inches, at 65 to 110 pounds. That makes it one of the heaviest hounds. A single dog fits Business Class, 5x6 feet inside, at $59. A dog over 100 pounds, or one that sprawls and stretches, may prefer First Class, 6x8 feet inside with about 72 square feet outside, at $72. Two hounds from one home do well in First Class at $72 plus $61. ## Short, dense coat, big dog pricing The coat is short and dense. On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, a short coat is $45 at 51 to 75 pounds, $50 at 76 to 100 and $65 over 100 pounds. The long ears and loose skin need a wipe after wet grass. Please ask to confirm the price on your dates. ## Easygoing, with a nose Black and Tans like company and are usually gentle with people. They follow scent with their whole body, so walks are slow and nose-down. Large fenced play areas and the grass field give a hound room to wander. They may also bay; tell us if yours does, so the staff can expect it. A Happy Lick Mat at $4.99 gives a nose-driven dog something to work on. ## Heat, joints and rest A heavy hound feels Dixon's 100 or so days of 90 degrees or higher more than a lean one. The runs are air-conditioned in summer. Large dogs also appreciate the Kuranda bed, which keeps the body off the floor. If your dog is older and stiff, mention it, and medications are given at no extra charge. ## Ready for the first night Upload the vaccine records and arrive free of fleas and ticks. Write the food amount in cups if you bring your own. A heavy dog is easier to settle if the hand-off is calm, so keep it in the car until staff arrive. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Black and Tan Coonhound breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/black-and-tan-coonhound/) - [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 - [Treeing Walker Coonhound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/treeing-walker-coonhound/) - [Bloodhound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/bloodhound/) - [Boarding large dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/large-dogs/) - [Boarding giant dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/giant-dogs/) - [First Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/first-class-kennel/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) ## 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 - [Basenji](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/basenji/) - [Keeshond](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/keeshond/) - [Chow Chow](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/chow-chow/) - [Cardigan Welsh Corgi](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cardigan-welsh-corgi/) - [Toy Fox Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/toy-fox-terrier/) - [English Cocker Spaniel](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/english-cocker-spaniel/) - [Giant Schnauzer](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/giant-schnauzer/) - [Russell Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/russell-terrier/) 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 my coonhound need First Class? Not always. Business Class at $59 fits most. Choose First Class at $72 if your dog is over 100 pounds or likes to stretch out. ### Are Black and Tan Coonhounds good with other dogs? The AKC calls them friendly and easygoing. Each dog still has its own run. ### Which vaccines does my coonhound need? Rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella, all good through the last day of the stay. Canine influenza, leptospirosis, heartworm and flea prevention are recommended.