--- title: Boarding a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/portuguese-podengo-pequeno/ 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/) - Portuguese Podengo Pequeno # Boarding a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno A Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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):** 9 to 13 lb - **Height (AKC):** 8 to 12 in - **Kennel:** Economy Class, 4 x 4 ft - **Per night:** $52 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $20 to $25 The AKC lists a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno at 8 to 12 inches and 9 to 13 pounds, so one fits an Economy kennel (4x4 ft, $52 a night on the 2026 rates). On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, the 15 pound or less row reads $20 for a smooth (extra short) coat and $25 for a wire (short) coat; please ask to confirm. Pequeno means small, and this is the smallest of Portugal's three Podengo breeds, a rabbit hunter that makes a well-mannered housemate. It comes in two coats, and the coat picks the bath cell. ## Smooth or wire The AKC says the Pequeno is a wash-and-wear dog in two coat types, smooth and wire. The smooth coat needs an occasional wipe-down with a damp cloth and the wire coat a brush and comb, with monthly baths and no clipping or scissoring. On the 2024 bath chart, for a dog 15 pounds or less, an extra short coat is $20 and a short coat $25. A wire coat reads as short and a smooth coat as extra short. Please ask to confirm. ## Tough and tireless The AKC says the Pequeno has a rightful reputation for being tough and tireless and requires brisk daily exercise. It should only be loose within safely fenced areas, because as a hunter it follows its nose. The large fenced play areas are exactly that, and walks are included in every stay. ## Under 13 pounds, still a hunter The AKC puts a Pequeno at no more than 13 pounds with a wedge-shaped head, erect pointed ears and a long muscular back. Economy is the kennel, $52 a night on the 2026 rates, and two from one home share for $52 and $44. At this size the run's Kuranda bed is a good vantage point. ## Small body, hot pavement Short-coated dogs this small feel hot pavement and cold nights sooner than big ones, which is why staff may scoop a small dog from the car. The runs are heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer. The NOAA Vacaville normals count about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more in Dixon. ## What 16 nights adds up to Stays of 14 nights or more get the reduced rate, so 16 nights for one Portuguese Podengo Pequeno in [Economy](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) is 16 x $47 = $752 on the 2026 rates. Each night is $47, against $52 for shorter stays. A second dog from your home sharing the run is $44. Military families pay that same reduced rate, about 10 percent off; the sheet does not list the two as combining, so call 707-678-6600 to confirm. The balance is due at pick-up, and check-out is by 11:30 AM. See also the [small dogs guide](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/small-dogs/) and the [boarder bath chart](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/). ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/portuguese-podengo-pequeno/) - [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 - [Whippet](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/whippet/) - [Chihuahua](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/chihuahua/) - [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/) - [Boarding hound breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/hound-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 - [Glen of Imaal Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/glen-of-imaal-terrier/) - [Berger Picard](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/berger-picard/) - [Spanish Water Dog](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/spanish-water-dog/) - [Curly-Coated Retriever](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/curly-coated-retriever/) - [Irish Water Spaniel](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/irish-water-spaniel/) - [Danish-Swedish Farmdog](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/danish-swedish-farmdog/) - [Plott Hound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/plott-hound/) - [Briard](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/briard/) 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 coat type is cheaper to bathe? Smooth. On the 2024 chart a dog 15 pounds or less is $20 extra short, $25 short. Please ask to confirm. ### How much is 16 nights? The reduced rate starts at 14 nights: 16 x $47 = $752 on the 2026 rates. ### Can a Pequeno go in a bigger kennel? Economy is the standard fit. Larger runs are for larger dogs or sharing.