--- title: Boarding a Boerboel | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/boerboel/ 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/) - Boerboel # Boarding a Boerboel A Boerboel 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):** 150 to 200 lb - **Height (AKC):** 24 to 27 in - **Kennel:** First Class, 6 x 8 ft - **Per night:** $72 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $65 A Boerboel stands 24 to 27 inches (males) and weighs 150 to 200 pounds on the AKC chart, so one fits a First Class kennel (6x8 ft, $72 a night on the 2026 rates). On the 2024 bath chart the Over 100 row with a short coat is $65. The AKC calls the Boerboel a dominant, confident dog that is also bright and eager to learn, and the standard asks for a calm, stable animal when approached. A dog that size needs a run that is built for it. ## First Class from day one The standard sets the preferred height at 24 to 27 inches for dogs and 22 to 25 for bitches, with a body longer than tall. At 150 to 200 pounds on the AKC weight chart, one Boerboel belongs in First Class: about 48 square feet inside plus 72 outside. Business Class is likely tight for a dog this heavy. Two Boerboels from one home would also need First Class, $72 plus $61. ## A short coat on loose, thick skin The coat is short, dense, smooth and shiny, and the skin is thick and loose but fits smoothly. Colors run from red and fawn to brindle, with a black mask preferred. Every Boerboel lands in the Over 100 row on the 2024 bath chart, where Extra Short is $55 and Short is $65. Please ask which applies and confirm the price. ## Protective, but approachable The standard describes a dominant and intelligent dog with strong protective instincts and a willingness to please, calm and confident when approached and at times self-assured and aloof. For a stay, give an honest picture of how your dog is with strangers and other dogs. Staff plan around what you tell them. Leave your Boerboel in the car at check-in and staff walk him in. ## Weight and heat A dog this large takes on and sheds heat slowly. The NOAA Vacaville station (1991-2020 normals) records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more. The air-conditioned inside half is the place at midday; outside time is for early and late. A Kuranda bed lifts a heavy dog off the floor. Tell the staff about any joint trouble or stiffness. ## What a stay costs A week in First Class is 7 x $72 = $504 on the 2026 rates, and 14 nights or more is $65 a night, so 14 nights is 14 x $65 = $910. Active military pay the same reduced rate; the rate sheet does not list the two as stacking. Medications are free. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Boerboel breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/boerboel/) - [American Kennel Club - Official Standard of the Boerboel](https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Boerboel.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 giant dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/giant-dogs/) - [First Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/first-class-kennel/) - [Boarding large & giant dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/large-and-giant-dogs/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [Cane Corso](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cane-corso/) - [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 - [Spinone Italiano](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/spinone-italiano/) - [Welsh Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/welsh-terrier/) - [Belgian Tervuren](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/belgian-tervuren/) - [Silky Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/silky-terrier/) - [Afghan Hound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/afghan-hound/) - [Tibetan Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/tibetan-terrier/) - [Neapolitan Mastiff](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/neapolitan-mastiff/) - [Belgian Sheepdog](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/belgian-sheepdog/) 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/). ### Can a Boerboel go in Business Class? The AKC chart lists 150 to 200 pounds, so First Class is the better fit. ### How do I know the bath row? Over 100 pounds is its own row on the chart. Tell us the weight at booking. ### What if my Boerboel is reserved with strangers? Say so on the boarding agreement. Staff handle the dog on a leash and plan accordingly.