--- title: Boarding a Boykin Spaniel | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/boykin-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/) - Boykin Spaniel # Boarding a Boykin Spaniel A Boykin 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 (breed standard):** 25 to 40 lb - **Kennel:** Economy Class, 4 x 4 ft - **Per night:** $52 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $45 A Boykin Spaniel weighs about 25 to 40 pounds, so it fits an Economy kennel at $52 a night on the 2026 rates. On the 2024 bath chart, a 26 to 50 pound dog with a medium coat is $45. The AKC describes the Boykin as a medium-sized flushing and retrieving dog known for its rich brown coat, avid, eager, merry and trainable. It was once South Carolina's best-kept secret and is a mellow housedog that works hard when it is outside. ## Size and kennel The AKC lists male Boykins at 15.5 to 18 inches and 30 to 40 pounds, females at 14 to 16.5 inches and 25 to 35 pounds. A single Boykin is comfortable in Economy, about 16 square feet inside and 48 outside, at $52 a night. Two from one home share it for $52 plus $44, which suits most pairs. ## The brown coat Boykins have a medium-length coat that is flat to slightly wavy, with feathering on the legs and ears. On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, a 26 to 50 pound dog in the medium column is $45; a smaller female in the 16 to 25 pound row is $40. Please ask to confirm. Long ears and feathering pick up burrs and mud, and a brush before drop-off saves tangles. ## Merry and busy A bird dog this size has energy for a long walk and a play session, and it enjoys company. Walks come with every stay and the grass field and fenced play areas give a Boykin room to hunt for scents. Flushing spaniels also like to carry something in their mouths, so one toy from home is a good idea. The AKC says Boykins are mellow housedogs, and they usually relax in their own run once they settle in. ## Ears, coat and Dixon heat Spaniel ears trap warmth and moisture. nearby Vacaville, the closest weather station, averages about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or higher, so the indoor run, air-conditioned in summer, is the cooler spot. Your dog can choose inside or out through the doggie door, and a Kuranda bed keeps it off the floor. ## Before a Boykin Spaniel's first stay Upload the vaccine records to your account, check that they stay current through the last day of the stay, and arrive free of fleas and ticks. Boykins spend time in tall grass, so a quick look in the ears and between the toes before drop-off saves a bath at the owner's cost. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Boykin Spaniel breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/boykin-spaniel/) - [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 - [English Springer Spaniel](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/english-springer-spaniel/) - [Cocker Spaniel](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cocker-spaniel/) - [Boarding medium dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/medium-dogs/) - [Boarding working & sporting dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/working-and-sporting-dogs/) - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-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 - [Treeing Walker Coonhound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/treeing-walker-coonhound/) - [Black and Tan Coonhound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/black-and-tan-coonhound/) - [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/) 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/). ### Is a Boykin Spaniel a medium dog or a small dog? At 25 to 40 pounds it is small to medium. For boarding, Economy at $52 a night is the right size. ### Do Boykins get along with other dogs? Usually. Each dog has its own run, and they see neighbors through the fence. ### Which vaccines does my Boykin need? Rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella, all good through the last day of the stay. Canine influenza, leptospirosis, heartworm and flea prevention are recommended.