--- title: Boarding Non-Sporting Breeds | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/non-sporting-dogs/ 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/) - Boarding non-sporting breeds # Boarding non-sporting breeds The Non-Sporting Group has no single size or coat, so the kennel depends on the breed: Frenchies, Bostons, Bichons and Shibas fit Economy at $52 a night, and Chow Chows, Shar-Peis and Dalmatians fit Business Class at $59 on the 2026 rates. Check two things first, whether your dog has a short nose and whether it has a dense double coat. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The American Kennel Club calls the Non-Sporting Group a patchwork of breeds whose job descriptions defy categorization. A Bulldog, a Dalmatian and a Poodle have almost nothing in common except the label, so this page sorts the group by what matters at a kennel. ## Size and the right kennel Weights below come from each breed's AKC page. Poodles come in three sizes, and the AKC list shows the toy variety in the Toy Group too, so check your Poodle's weight rather than its variety name. Two dogs from one home can share a run. In Economy that is $52 plus $44, and two Business Class dogs fit First Class at $72 plus $61, all on the 2026 rates. **Non-Sporting breeds, AKC weights and the usual kennel** | Breed | AKC weight | Usual kennel | | --- | --- | --- | | Shiba Inu | 17 to 23 pounds | Economy | | Bichon Frise | 12 to 18 pounds | Economy | | Boston Terrier | 12 to 25 pounds | Economy | | French Bulldog | under 28 pounds | Economy | | Keeshond | about 35 to 45 pounds | Economy | | Bulldog | 40 to 50 pounds | Economy, or Business for a heavy dog | | Poodle | toy and miniature under 15 pounds; standard 40 to 70 | Economy for toy and miniature, Business for standard | | Chinese Shar-Pei | 45 to 60 pounds | Business Class | | Chow Chow | about 45 to 70 pounds | Business Class | | Dalmatian | 45 to 70 pounds | Business Class | ## Short noses: the Bulldog, Frenchie and Boston Three breeds in this group are flat-faced. Veterinary sources, including the Royal Veterinary College's VetCompass guidance, say a narrowed airway makes cooling harder for brachycephalic dogs, which raises their risk of heatstroke. Our [flat-faced dog guide](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/flat-faced-dogs/) has the details and the sources. At the kennel that means the air-conditioned side of the run in summer, short easy walks, and a morning drop-off. Vacaville, the nearest weather station, records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more. Tell the front desk about snoring, noisy breathing or past heat trouble when you book. ## Coats from smooth to dense This group runs the whole coat range. A Boston or French Bulldog has an extra short or short coat: $30 to $35 at 16 to 25 pounds on the chart effective January 1, 2024. A Dalmatian or Shar-Pei at 26 to 50 pounds is $40 Short. A Bichon or Shiba is a double or extra long coat, $45 at 16 to 25 pounds, and a Chow Chow at 51 to 75 pounds is $65 double coated. Please ask to confirm today's price. **Bath chart rows for non-sporting breeds, effective January 1, 2024 (please ask to confirm)** | Weight | Extra short | Short | Medium | Extra long or double | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 15 pounds or less | $20 | $25 | $30 | $35 | | 16 to 25 pounds | $30 | $35 | $40 | $45 | | 26 to 50 pounds | $35 | $40 | $45 | $55 | | 51 to 75 pounds | $40 | $45 | $50 | $65 | ## More non-sporting breeds The AKC Non-Sporting Group also includes these breeds, each with its own page: - [American Eskimo Dog](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/american-eskimo-dog/) - [Coton de Tulear](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/coton-de-tulear/) - [Lhasa Apso](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/lhasa-apso/) - [Lowchen](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/lowchen/) - [Schipperke](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/schipperke/) - [Tibetan Spaniel](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/tibetan-spaniel/) - [Tibetan Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/tibetan-terrier/) - [Xoloitzcuintli](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/xoloitzcuintli/) ## Check-in and food Leave your dog in the car at check-in and staff carry belongings and walk it in. Bring food in its original bag with amounts in cups if your dog is on a diet, since a Bulldog or Frenchie may have a sensitive stomach. Medications are given at no extra charge. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - AKC breed groups explained](https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-akc-dog-breed-groups-explained/) - [American Kennel Club - AKC breeds by group](https://www.akc.org/akc-breeds-by-group/) - [American Kennel Club - French Bulldog breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/french-bulldog/) - [American Kennel Club - Dalmatian breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/dalmatian/) - [Royal Veterinary College VetCompass - Heatstroke in dogs](https://rvc-web-app01.live01.azure.rvc.ac.uk/Media/Default/VetCompass/Documents/pet-gazette-heatstroke-in-dogs.pdf) - [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/) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/) ### 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 flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs in the heat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/flat-faced-dogs/) - [Boarding small dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/small-dogs/) - [Boarding medium dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/medium-dogs/) - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [Boarding herding breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/herding-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 - [Boarding small dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/small-dogs/) - [Boarding medium dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/medium-dogs/) - [Boarding large dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/large-dogs/) - [Boarding giant dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/giant-dogs/) - [Boarding double-coated dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/double-coated-dogs/) - [Boarding short-coated dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/short-coated-dogs/) - [Boarding flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs in the heat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/flat-faced-dogs/) - [Boarding working & sporting dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/working-and-sporting-dogs/) 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 French Bulldog fit Economy? Yes. The AKC lists the breed under 28 pounds, and Economy is $52 a night on the 2026 rates. ### Which kennel does a Dalmatian need? One Dalmatian, 45 to 70 pounds, fits Business Class at $59 a night on the 2026 rates. ### Which kennel does a standard Poodle need? A standard Poodle of 40 to 70 pounds fits Business Class at $59 a night on the 2026 rates.