--- title: Boarding a Pit Bull Type Dog | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/pit-bull-type-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/) - Pit Bull Type Dogs # Boarding a Pit Bull Type Dog A pit bull type dog usually fits a Business Class kennel, 5 x 6 ft inside, at $59 a night on the 2026 rates. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) - **Weight (UKC):** 30 to 60 lb - **Kennel:** Business Class, 5 x 6 ft - **Per night:** $59 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $35 to $40 Pit bull type is a description, not one breed, and the United Kennel Club standard for the American Pit Bull Terrier puts a desirable adult at 35 to 60 pounds for males and 30 to 50 for females, so one dog usually fits a Business Class kennel (5x6 ft, $59 a night on the 2026 rates). The bath chart names Pitbull as its example of an extra short coat: $35 at 26 to 50 pounds and $40 at 51 to 75; please ask to confirm. Many dogs are called pit bulls, from registered purebreds to shelter mixes. This page uses the UKC standard for the American Pit Bull Terrier as a guide to size and coat, and the same kennel rules apply to every dog: all breeds are welcome, neutered or intact. ## Size and the right kennel The UKC standard describes a medium-sized, solidly built, short-coated dog with smooth, well-defined muscle, and says overall balance matters more than the exact weight. Its desirable weights are 35 to 60 pounds for a mature male in good condition and 30 to 50 for a mature female. A dog in that range fits Business Class, with about 30 square feet inside and 60 outside, at $59 a night. A smaller dog under 45 pounds can use Economy at $52. ## Coat and baths The UKC calls the coat glossy and smooth, close and moderately stiff to the touch, in any color or pattern except merle. The kennel's own bath chart uses Pitbull as an example of the extra short column. On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, that column is $35 at 26 to 50 pounds and $40 at 51 to 75. Please ask to confirm the price for your dog. ## Energy, people and fences The UKC describes the American Pit Bull Terrier as eager to please and brimming over with enthusiasm, with a love of children, and says it does well in performance events because of its intelligence and willingness to work. It also notes that the breed is among the most capable canine climbers and that good fencing matters. The kennel's runs and large fenced play areas are built for dogs of every kind, and walks are included. Bring a collar that fits well, and remove any metal pinch (prong) collar before check-in. ## Heat and cold A short smooth coat gives little cover in either direction. The runs are heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer, with a Kuranda bed and blankets in every run. Near Dixon about 28 days a year reach 100 degrees or more, so on those days the indoor side of the run is the right place for a muscular dog. Your dog chooses inside or out through the doggie door. ## Same rules for every dog Every dog needs rabies, distemper/parvo, Bordetella and canine influenza on file, good through the last day of the stay. Pets must be 16 weeks or older before the first day and arrive flea and tick free. Booking is a request through the online account, and the kennel confirms every reservation. Two dogs from the same home can share a run, with the second dog about 15 percent off. ## Pricing a Pit Bull Type Dog stay Prices are simple multiples of the 2026 rate sheet, and the balance is due at pick-up. **Business Class kennel, 2026 rates** | Stay | One dog, Business Class | Second dog sharing | | --- | --- | --- | | 3 nights | 3 x $59 = $177 | 3 x $50 = $150 | | 7 nights | 7 x $59 = $413 | 7 x $50 = $350 | | 14 nights (reduced rate) | 14 x $53 = $742 | 14 x $50 = $700 | ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [United Kennel Club - American Pit Bull Terrier breed standard](https://www.ukcdogs.com/american-pit-bull-terrier) - [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 - [American Staffordshire Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/american-staffordshire-terrier/) - [Staffordshire Bull Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/staffordshire-bull-terrier/) - [Boarding medium dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/medium-dogs/) - [Business Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/business-class-kennel/) - [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 - [American Staffordshire Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/american-staffordshire-terrier/) - [Staffordshire Bull Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/staffordshire-bull-terrier/) - [Goldendoodle](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/goldendoodle/) - [Australian Labradoodle](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/australian-labradoodle/) - [Cavapoo](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cavapoo/) - [Shepherd Mixes](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/shepherd-mixes/) - [Lab Mixes](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/lab-mixes/) - [Heeler Mixes](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/heeler-mixes/) 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/). ### Which kennel fits a pit bull type dog? Business Class, 5x6 ft at $59 a night on the 2026 rates, fits most. A dog under about 45 pounds can use Economy at $52. ### What does the bath chart say about Pitbulls? It lists Pitbull as an example of the extra short coat column. That column is $35 at 26 to 50 pounds and $40 at 51 to 75 on the chart effective January 1, 2024. Please ask to confirm. ### Are all breeds welcome? Yes. All breeds are welcome, neutered or intact, with current vaccines.