--- title: Boarding a Black Russian Terrier | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/black-russian-terrier/ 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 Russian Terrier # Boarding a Black Russian Terrier A Black Russian Terrier usually fits a First Class kennel, 6 x 8 ft inside, at $72 a night on the 2026 rates. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) [Usually fits a First Class kennel $72 a night ยท 6 x 8 ft inside](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/first-class-kennel/) - **Weight (AKC):** 80 to 130 lb - **Height (AKC):** 26 to 30 in - **Kennel:** First Class, 6 x 8 ft - **Per night:** $72 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $75 to $85 The AKC lists a Black Russian Terrier at 26 to 30 inches and 80 to 130 pounds, so one dog needs a First Class kennel (6x8 ft, $72 a night on the 2026 rates). On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, the double-coated column is $75 at 76 to 100 pounds and $85 over 100; please ask to confirm. This is a large, immensely powerful worker with a coarse black coat, and the smallest kennel is not an option. The coat bill is the second thing to plan for. ## First Class for a dog this size At 80 to 130 pounds and up to 30 inches at the shoulder, a Black Russian Terrier fits First Class, 6x8 ft, about 48 square feet inside plus 72 outside, which the kennel guide gives to extra large dogs. That is $72 a night for one dog, and $65 from 14 nights. The AKC says the breed is bred to guard and protect and is naturally aloof with strangers, so say so on the boarding agreement. ## A tousled double coat The AKC describes a thick, soft undercoat under a coarse outer coat that needs a thorough brushing once or twice a week to prevent mats, with the beard and mustache trimmed with scissors. On the kennel's bath chart that is the double-coated column: $75 for 76 to 100 pounds and $85 over 100, effective January 1, 2024. Please ask to confirm. A dog this size is a bigger job to wash and dry, so ask for the bath when you book. ## The heat is the issue That same thick coat is warm. The NOAA Vacaville normals record about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more, so the air-conditioned inside run matters for a black-coated dog. Bring your dog in on a cool morning if you can. ## At least 30 to 40 minutes a day The AKC says the BRT needs at least 30 or 40 minutes of exercise daily and says a BRT needs that outlet to stay content. Walks are included, and the large fenced play areas and the grass field give a heavy dog room to move. The runs are heated in winter, and a coat built for the Siberian steppes will not mind the cold. ## Rates in plain numbers A second dog from your home sharing the run is $61 a night, and from 14 nights the rate drops to $65. The balance is due at pick-up, and check-out is by 11:30 AM. For 7 nights, one Black Russian Terrier in [First Class](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/first-class-kennel/) (6x8 ft) is 7 x $72 = $504 on the 2026 rates. Military families pay that same reduced rate, about 10 percent off; the sheet does not list the two as combining, so call 707-678-6600 to confirm. See also the [large dogs guide](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/large-dogs/) and the [boarder bath chart](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/). ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Black Russian Terrier breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/black-russian-terrier/) - [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 - [Boarding giant dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/giant-dogs/) - [Boarding large dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/large-dogs/) - [Airedale Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/airedale-terrier/) - [First Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/first-class-kennel/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [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. 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First Class, 6x8 ft, at $72 a night on the 2026 rates. ### How much is a week for a Black Russian Terrier? 7 x $72 = $504 on the 2026 rates, or 14 x $65 = $910 for two weeks at the reduced rate. ### Can two Black Russians share a kennel? Two from one home can share First Class: $72 and $61 a night.