--- title: Boarding a Lab Mix | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/lab-mixes/ 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/) - Lab Mixes # Boarding a Lab Mix A Lab mix of 45 to 80 pounds usually fits Business Class at $59 a night on the 2026 rates, and a smaller one fits Economy at $52. On the 2024 bath chart, a 51 to 75 pound short-coated dog is $45. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Lab mixes come in every shape, and the mix part can be anything from a Pit type to a Husky. We lean on the Labrador standard for size, then adjust to your dog. ## Start with the Labrador, then weigh the dog The American Kennel Club puts a Labrador at 21.5 to 24.5 inches and 55 to 80 pounds. A Lab mixed with a Beagle or a Corgi may weigh 35 pounds; a Lab mixed with a Rottweiler may top 90. Under 50 pounds, one mix fits Economy at $52. Over 50, Business Class at $59 gives room to turn and stretch, and a giant-framed mix can move to First Class at $72. Two Lab mixes from one home share a Business Class kennel for $59 and $50. ## Which bath column Some Lab mixes carry the short double coat of the Labrador. Others have a smoother Pit-type coat that the chart calls extra short, or a longer Husky or Shepherd coat. On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, a 51 to 75 pound dog is $40 extra short, $45 short, $50 medium and $65 double coated. Tell us what your dog sheds and we will point to the right column. Please ask to confirm today's price. ## The food-driven mix Many Lab mixes finish a bowl in a minute. If yours gulps, bring a slow-feeder bowl. We feed grain-free kibble with wet food at no charge, or your own food from its original bag with the amount written in cups. Medications are given at no extra charge, which helps with older mixes on joint supplements. ## Play and heat Lab mixes tend to be athletic and social, and they enjoy the grass field and play yards. A normal Dixon year has about 100 days at 90 degrees or more, so a dense-coated mix does best with plenty of time in the air-conditioned run in the afternoon. Your dog picks inside or out through the doggie door. ## What to sort out before drop-off Upload the vaccine records to your account and make sure they run through the last day of the stay. Remove any metal pinch (prong) collar before check-in. Staff carry your belongings in while your dog waits in the car. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Labrador Retriever breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/labrador-retriever/) - [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 - [Labrador Retriever](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/labrador-retriever/) - [Boarding large dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/large-dogs/) - [Business Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/business-class-kennel/) - [Shepherd Mixes](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/shepherd-mixes/) - [Boarding short-coated dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/short-coated-dogs/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) ## 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 - [Heeler Mixes](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/heeler-mixes/) - [Chihuahua Mixes](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/chihuahua-mixes/) - [Husky Mixes](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/husky-mixes/) - [Corgi Mixes](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/corgi-mixes/) - [Pointer](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/pointer-english-pointer/) - [Flat-Coated Retriever](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/flat-coated-retriever/) - [Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever/) - [Boykin Spaniel](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/boykin-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 Lab mix need the canine flu vaccine? It is recommended but not required. Every dog needs rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella on file through the last day of the stay. ### Can my Lab mix stay with my other dog? Yes, if they live together. The second dog is about 15 percent off. ### My dog is part Pit Bull. Is that a problem? No. All breeds are welcome, neutered or intact.