--- title: Boarding a Bracco Italiano | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/bracco-italiano/ 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/) - Bracco Italiano # Boarding a Bracco Italiano A Bracco Italiano 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):** 55 to 90 lb - **Height (AKC):** 21 to 27 in - **Kennel:** Business Class, 5 x 6 ft - **Per night:** $59 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $45 to $50 A Bracco Italiano is a large pointing breed, 55 to 90 pounds and 21 to 27 inches by the AKC, with a short, smooth coat, so one fits a Business Class kennel (5x6 ft, $59 a night on the 2026 rates), and a male near 90 pounds may prefer First Class ($72). On the 2024 bath chart a short coat is $45 at 51 to 75 pounds and $50 at 76 to 100. The AKC calls the Bracco gentle in the home and tireless in the field, one of the oldest pointing breeds, brought to the United States in the 1990s. ## The weight spread From 55 to 90 pounds, one breed covers two bath rows and two kennel choices. A Bracco under 75 pounds is in the 51 to 75 row at $45 Short; one of 76 to 90 is in the next at $50. Business Class suits most; a big male who likes to sprawl can choose First Class, about 48 square feet inside plus 72 outside. ## Short, smooth coat The AKC lists a short, smooth coat with occasional shedding. A bath before pick-up is optional; please ask to confirm the price. ## Tireless outside, gentle inside The AKC describes two moods, tireless in the field and gentle in the home. The large fenced play areas and the grass field serve the first, the Kuranda bed the second. Walks are included. The AKC rates barking as when necessary, so the run area tends to be quiet. ## Heat A short coat is not a heavy one, but a 90 pound dog still overheats. NOAA's Vacaville station records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more. The runs are air-conditioned in summer and heated in winter, and the doggie door lets your dog choose. ## Cost and records Seven nights in Business Class is 7 x $59 on the 2026 rates; a First Class stay of 7 nights is 7 x $72. Rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella must be current. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. Medications are given at no extra charge. ## Check-in day Leave your Bracco in the car at check-in while staff carry your bag and walk your dog in. Remove any prong or choke collar, and bring one toy that is not the favorite. House food is free, or bring your own in its original bag with the amount in cups. A tour is free every day from 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM, with no appointment, and a staff member walks with you. Online booking is a request, and the kennel confirms every reservation, so a heavier male can ask about First Class when you book. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Bracco Italiano breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bracco-italiano/) - [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 large dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/large-dogs/) - [Boarding short-coated dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/short-coated-dogs/) - [Business Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/business-class-kennel/) - [First Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/first-class-kennel/) - [Pointer](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/pointer-english-pointer/) - [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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Business Class for most; a male near 90 pounds may like First Class. ### What is a Bracco's bath-chart cell? Short coat: $45 at 51 to 75 pounds and $50 at 76 to 100. Please ask to confirm. ### Is a Bracco noisy? The AKC rates barking as when necessary.