--- title: Boarding a Japanese Chin | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/japanese-chin/ 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/) - Japanese Chin # Boarding a Japanese Chin A Japanese Chin 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) [Usually fits an Economy Class kennel $52 a night ยท 4 x 4 ft inside](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - **Weight (AKC):** 7 to 11 lb - **Height (AKC):** 8 to 11 in - **Kennel:** Economy Class, 4 x 4 ft - **Per night:** $52 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $30 to $35 A Japanese Chin is a toy dog of 7 to 11 pounds and 8 to 11 inches by the AKC, so one fits an Economy kennel (4x4 ft, $52 a night on the 2026 rates). On the 2024 bath chart the 15 pounds or less row is $30 in the Medium column for the silky coat, or $35 in the Extra Long column for a full show coat. The AKC calls the Chin a bright and amusing lapdog that is fastidious, graceful and generally quiet. A stay for one is mostly about warmth, a soft place to settle and a coat that stays tidy. ## Economy is already roomy for a Chin The AKC standard gives an ideal height of 8 to 11 inches, and its weight chart lists 7 to 11 pounds. Economy offers about 16 square feet inside plus 48 outside, far more floor than a dog this size needs. Two Chins from one home can share the run: $52 for the first and $44 for the second on the 2026 rates, which often settles a dog who is unsure about a new place. ## A silky single coat The standard describes an abundant, straight, single coat, silky with a resilient texture, that tends to stand out from the body. It forms a mane or ruff on the neck, shoulders and chest, a plumed tail and heavy pants on the rump. Because it is a single coat with feathering, a few days of dirt and dew can leave it dull. On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, a dog of 15 pounds or less is $30 in the Medium column and $35 in the Extra Long column. Tell us which one fits your dog's coat length, and please ask to confirm today's price. ## Quiet company, reserved with new things The AKC standard calls the breed sensitive and intelligent, affectionate with people it knows and reserved with strangers or in new situations. Expect a Chin to watch the first hour before it relaxes. One familiar blanket helps, and so does telling the staff what your dog likes to do at home. Walks are included, and the large fenced play areas give a small dog room to trot without hurry. ## Warm afternoons and the short muzzle The standard describes a large broad head with a short broad muzzle. That is a reason to plan the midday for comfort. The NOAA Vacaville station (1991-2020 normals) records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more, so on those days the air-conditioned inside half of the run is the better place for a Chin. Each dog chooses inside or out through the doggie door. Winter mornings are the other side: the runs are heated, and a Kuranda bed lifts a small dog off the floor. More about short-faced dogs is on the [flat-faced dogs page](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/flat-faced-dogs/). ## Booking a short or long stay A weekend of 3 nights in Economy is 3 x $52 on the 2026 rates. At 14 nights or more the rate is $47 a night, and active military pay that same reduced rate. Check-out is by 11:30 AM, and an afternoon pick-up is half of the nightly fee. Pets must be at least 16 weeks old, with rabies, distemper/parvo, Bordetella and canine influenza records good through the last day. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Japanese Chin breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/japanese-chin/) - [American Kennel Club - Official Standard of the Japanese Chin](https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/JapaneseChin.pdf) - [American Kennel Club - Breed Weight Chart](https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/breed-weight-chart/) - [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/) - [Small dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/small-dog-boarding/) - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [Papillon](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/papillon/) - [Boarding toy breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/toy-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. Baths are for overnight boarders. ## Read next - [Gordon Setter](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/gordon-setter/) - [Miniature Bull Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/miniature-bull-terrier/) - [Wire Fox Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/wire-fox-terrier/) - [American Hairless Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/american-hairless-terrier/) - [Norwich Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/norwich-terrier/) - [Schipperke](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/schipperke/) - [Boerboel](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/boerboel/) - [Spinone Italiano](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/spinone-italiano/) 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/). ### Will a Japanese Chin be lonely in a kennel? Each dog has its own run and sees neighbors through the fence. Bring one familiar blanket and one toy that is not the favorite. ### Does the Chin's coat need anything before boarding? Brush your dog before drop-off. A bath before pick-up is available on request, and the 2024 chart cell is $30 or $35 for a dog of 15 pounds or less. ### Can my Chin take medication during the stay? Yes. Medications are given at no extra charge. Write the dose and times on the boarding agreement.