--- title: Boarding a Dachshund | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/dachshund/ 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/) - Dachshund # Boarding a Dachshund A Dachshund 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) - **Weight (AKC):** 16 to 32 lb - **Kennel:** Economy Class, 4 x 4 ft - **Per night:** $52 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $20 to $35 A Dachshund is a small dog, 11 pounds and under for a miniature and 16 to 32 pounds for a standard by the AKC, so one fits an Economy kennel (4x4 ft, $52 a night on the 2026 rates). On the 2024 bath chart a smooth-coated miniature is $20 and a standard of 26 to 50 pounds is $35 in the Extra Short column. A Dachshund is low to the floor but not low on opinions. AKC calls the breed bold and vivacious, and a boarding stay suits that: lots of sniffing, short walks and a snug bed. ## Two sizes, three coats AKC describes standards at 8 to 9 inches, 16 to 32 pounds, and miniatures at 5 to 6 inches and 11 pounds or less. Both fit Economy comfortably, and two dachshunds from one home can share a run. Coats come smooth, long or wire-haired, and the bath column follows the coat: Extra Short for smooth dogs, up to Medium for a longhair. For a miniature, the row is 15 pounds or less, $20 to $30 depending on coat. A standard at 16 to 25 pounds is $30 to $40. ## Shedding and brushing AKC scores shedding at 2 of 5, light, and the longer coats need a brush at home as much as here. Please ask for the right bath price, since the three coats do not cost the same. ## Back and stairs A long body and short legs make some Dachshunds careful on steps and jumps. If yours has had a back injury, is on medication or has a rule at home such as no jumping, put it on the form and the staff will follow it. Medications are given at no extra charge. The Kuranda bed keeps a dog off the floor. ## Digging, burrowing and play Dachshunds were bred to go after badgers underground, so a burrowing dog may pull blankets into a nest. That is normal. The AKC rates energy at 3 of 5, and daily walks plus a few minutes on the grass field cover it. ## Telling us about your Dachshund Put anything that matters on the form: a back problem, a rule about jumping, a medication, a dog who needs help with stairs, or a dog who has to be carried down. Staff follow the sheet. A Dachshund is also an opinionated eater, and the free house food, with wet food and treats, usually wins them over; your own food is welcome in its original bag. ## Short stays and long stays A weekend is 3 nights, 3 x $52 in Economy on the 2026 rates, and a two-week stay drops to the 14-night rate of $47 a night. Check-out is by 11:30 AM; an afternoon pick-up is half the nightly fee. Dogs are walked daily, which is included, and a long-bodied dog does well on short, frequent walks. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Dachshund breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/dachshund/) - [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/) ### 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 small dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/small-dogs/) - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - [Small dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/small-dog-boarding/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [Beagle](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/beagle/) ## 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 - [Bulldog](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/bulldog/) - [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/) 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/). ### Does a mini Dachshund need Economy? Economy at $52 is the smallest run and is plenty for a dachshund. ### Can I board two Dachshunds together? Yes, from the same home. The second is $44 on the 2026 rates. ### Is a long-haired Dachshund bathed differently? The coat sets the bath column. Ask for the price.