--- title: Boarding a Colorpoint Shorthair Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/colorpoint-shorthair/ 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/) - [Cat breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/) - Colorpoint Shorthair cat # Boarding a Colorpoint Shorthair Cat A Colorpoint Shorthair cat stays in its own four-level cattery tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates. The Cat Fanciers' Association says the breed is structurally identical to the Siamese but comes in 16 colors and color combinations. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The difference from a [Siamese](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/siamese/) is the coat color, not the build or the voice, so a Colorpoint boards the way a Siamese does. ## Same build, more colors The CFA says breeders developed the Colorpoint in the mid-1950s by adding the red gene to the four traditional Siamese colors, which produced red, cream and tortie points and, later, lynx points. The CFA gave championship status in 1964. Type, temperament and communication match the Siamese, so everything we say about a talkative, affectionate Siamese carries over. ## A vocal cat The CFA describes the personality as vocal, affectionate and active, sometimes insistent, and says the cat protests loudly if left alone for long. A cat that wants to be involved can be loud at drop-off. A tower with four levels gives a curious cat plenty to watch while staff move through the cattery. ## Athletic and inventive The CFA calls the breed athletic, agile and inventive and says these cats make their own toys, such as a crumpled ball of paper. Bring one favorite toy, ideally a simple one. A medium-sized, slim, long-legged cat uses the upper tower levels well. ## Short silky coat The coat is short and silky and needs only minimal care to control shedding, according to the CFA, which suggests a rubber brush or damp hands to lift loose hair. No bath is needed for a stay. The CFA adds that point coloring is temperature-sensitive. ## What it costs One cat is $35 a night on the 2026 rates, so eight nights is 8 x $35 = $280. A second cat sharing the condo is $30 a night, and the CFA notes many Colorpoints form close friendships with other cats. Medications are given at no extra charge, and the house pate plus chicken-and-rice kibble is free. ## Arrival day Drop-off runs 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM every day. Bring your cat in a carrier and upload rabies and FVRCP records to your online account beforehand. The kennel confirms every reservation. A talkative cat settles faster when the hand-off is calm and short. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Cat Fanciers' Association - Colorpoint Shorthair breed profile](https://cfa.org/breed/colorpoint-shorthair/) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) ### 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 - [Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/) - [Cat breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/) - [Siamese cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/siamese/) - [Oriental Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/oriental-shorthair/) - [Which vaccines does a cat need for boarding?](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/cat-vaccines-for-boarding/) - [Two or more cats](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/multi-cat-stays/) ## Price a cattery stay Drop-off Pick-up Pick-up time By 11:30 AM Afternoon Dogs Cats Kennel class for your dogs Options My dogs share one kennel My cats share one condo Active military family Your estimate Pick your dates to see an estimate from the 2026 rate sheet. [Request these dates](#book-form)[Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call](tel:+17076786600) Estimate from our 2026 rates (effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026). Your final total is confirmed at check-in. Military and 14+ night rates are the same reduced 1-dog rate; the estimator uses one, never both. [See the full rate sheet](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/). ## Read next - [Cornish Rex cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/cornish-rex/) - [Egyptian Mau cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/egyptian-mau/) - [Havana Brown cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/havana-brown/) - [Japanese Bobtail cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/japanese-bobtail/) - [Korat cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/korat/) - [LaPerm cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/laperm/) - [Lykoi cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/lykoi/) - [Manx cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/manx/) 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 Colorpoint Shorthair boarded like a Siamese? Yes. The CFA says the breed is structurally identical to the Siamese and shares its temperament, and the price is $35 a night on the 2026 rates. ### Can two Colorpoints share a tower? Two cats from the same home can share, and the second cat is $30 a night. ### Which vaccines does my Colorpoint Shorthair need? Rabies and FVRCP, current through the last day of the stay. The cat must be 16 weeks or older before the first day.