--- title: Boarding a Bulldog | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/bulldog/ 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/) - Bulldog # Boarding a Bulldog A Bulldog is a medium dog of about 40 pounds (females) to 50 pounds (males) by the AKC breed page, with a short, smooth coat. One fits Economy at $52 a night, and Business Class at $59 gives a heavy dog extra room, both on the 2026 rates. On the 2024 bath chart the 26 to 50 pound row is $35 for Extra Short and $40 for Short. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Bulldogs are calm, thick-set dogs who love company and do not love heat. Keeping a Bulldog cool is the whole plan. ## Weight and floor space AKC lists 14 to 15 inches tall and about 50 pounds for males, 40 for females. They are wide and low, so Economy's 4x4 ft interior is a fit for one, and Business Class (5x6 ft) is a good choice when you want the dog to stretch out. Two Bulldogs from one home share Business without trouble. ## Short coat, loose skin The coat is short and flat. Skin folds on the face and tail can be cleaned during a bath, so tell us if your dog needs that. The 2024 bath chart shows $35 in the Extra Short column or $40 in Short for 26 to 50 pounds; please ask to confirm. ## The heat plan Dixon averages about 100 days with a high of 90 or above (NOAA normals for Vacaville), and the shortened face of a Bulldog makes panting less effective. Use the air-conditioned inside half, keep exercise to cool mornings and evenings, and say so at drop-off if your dog has breathing trouble. [Flat-faced dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/flat-faced-dogs/) get a page of their own on this. ## A relaxed boarder AKC calls the breed docile and loyal and says it adapts to town or country. Energy is 3 of 5. The walks in the nightly rate are plenty for a Bulldog, and most spend long stretches on the Kuranda bed. ## What to tell us at drop-off Mention snoring, snorting or any past heat trouble, and how your Bulldog does after eating or drinking, since gulping is common. Leave your dog in the car during check-in while paperwork is done, and the staff will carry the bag and walk the dog in. ## Cost examples A week in Economy is 7 x $52 on the 2026 rates; in Business it is 7 x $59 = $413. Two Bulldogs from one home in Business Class are $59 plus $50 a night for the second. Stays of 14 nights or more drop to $47 in Economy and $53 in Business, and active military families pay that same reduced rate (the rate sheet does not list the two as combining; call 707-678-6600 to confirm). ## Food A Bulldog that is on a special diet can eat it here. Send it in the original bag and write the cups on the form. The house menu is free for everyone else. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Bulldog breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bulldog/) - [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 flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs in the heat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/flat-faced-dogs/) - [Boarding short-coated dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/short-coated-dogs/) - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - [Business Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/business-class-kennel/) - [French Bulldog](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/french-bulldog/) ## 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 - [Beagle](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/beagle/) - [Rottweiler](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/rottweiler/) - [German Shorthaired Pointer](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/german-shorthaired-pointer/) - [Yorkshire Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/yorkshire-terrier/) - [Pembroke Welsh Corgi](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/pembroke-welsh-corgi/) - [Australian Shepherd](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/australian-shepherd/) - [Cavalier King Charles Spaniel](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel/) - [Doberman Pinscher](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/doberman-pinscher/) 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 boarding safe for a Bulldog in summer? The runs are air-conditioned and your dog picks inside or out. Tell us about any breathing issues. ### Economy or Business for a Bulldog? Either works. Business Class has more floor. ### Do Bulldogs snore at the kennel? Probably! That is normal.