--- title: Boarding a Japanese Bobtail Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/japanese-bobtail/ 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/) - Japanese Bobtail cat # Boarding a Japanese Bobtail Cat A Japanese Bobtail cat stays in its own four-level cattery tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates. The Cat Fanciers' Association describes the breed as active, intelligent and affectionate, with powerful back legs for jumping. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The CFA traces bobtailed cats in Japanese art back to the Middle Ages, and says a Japanese Bobtail with its dominant tail gene will want attention and room to move. ## A jumper that asks for attention The CFA says Japanese Bobtails are highly active with a short attention span, and that their strong back legs let them jump to impressive heights, especially for toys. It adds they need considerable attention and interaction and will ask for it. A four-level tower and a cat tree give a jumper what it needs, and one familiar toy from home helps. ## Two coat lengths Shorthairs have a soft silky coat with no noticeable undercoat, and the CFA suggests combing a few times a month with a flea comb. Longhairs need more frequent combing with a fine, long-tooth comb, though the coat does not tangle or mat. A comb before drop-off is plenty. ## A quiet talker The CFA calls the voice quiet but expressive, a charming conversation without noise. The breed gets along with dogs and children of all ages, while other cats may need extra time to accept them. If your Bobtail has a housemate cat, the two can share a condo for $30 a night for the second cat. ## The tail The CFA says the tail is a dominant gene trait and not cropping, and that there are no known abnormalities linked to the tail. It calls the breed a sturdy natural breed with no specific health concerns. Share any medications with us; they are given at no extra charge. ## What a stay costs One cat is $35 a night on the 2026 rates, so a four-night stay is 4 x $35 = $140 and a seven-night stay is 7 x $35 = $245. Cat day care is $25 a day. Check-out is by 11:30 AM, and an afternoon pick-up is half of the nightly fee. ## Arrival day Bring your cat in a carrier during a drop-off window. Staff carry belongings in and walk your pet in. Cats need rabies and FVRCP records good through the end of the stay. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Cat Fanciers' Association - Japanese Bobtail breed profile](https://cfa.org/breed/japanese-bobtail/) - [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/) - [American Bobtail cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/american-bobtail/) - [Manx cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/manx/) - [Which vaccines does a cat need for boarding?](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/cat-vaccines-for-boarding/) - [Cat day care](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/cat-day-care/) ## 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. 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The tower has four levels, and the cattery has a cat tree and cat houses. ### Does a longhair Japanese Bobtail mat? The CFA says the longhair coat does not tangle or mat, but combing before drop-off still helps. ### Which vaccines does my Japanese Bobtail need? Rabies and FVRCP, current through the last day of the stay. The cat must be 16 weeks or older before the first day.