--- title: Boarding a Silky Terrier | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/silky-terrier/ 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/) - Silky Terrier # Boarding a Silky Terrier A Silky Terrier 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):** 10 lb - **Height (AKC):** 9 to 10 in - **Kennel:** Economy Class, 4 x 4 ft - **Per night:** $52 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $35 A Silky Terrier is 9 to 10 inches at the shoulder and about 10 pounds by the AKC, so one fits an Economy kennel (4x4 ft, $52 a night on the 2026 rates). On the 2024 bath chart a long silky coat at 15 pounds or less is $35 in the Extra Long column. A Silky looks like a lap dog and behaves like a terrier. The standard asks for a keen, alert air, a quick, friendly and responsive manner, and faults shyness or nervousness. ## A small frame, an easy fit The standard gives a shoulder height of 9 to 10 inches with a body about a fifth longer than the dog's height, lightly built with fine bone. The AKC weight chart shows 10 pounds. Economy offers about 16 square feet inside plus 48 outside, more than enough. A pair from one home pays $52 plus $44. ## Glossy, straight, parted down the back The coat is single, straight, glossy and silky, falling below the body outline without approaching floor length. It is parted from the head down over the back to the tail root, and the topknot is profuse on the head. A single coat like this tangles at the ears and under the legs after a few days outside. The bath chart effective January 1, 2024 shows $35 in the Extra Long column at 15 pounds or less; please ask to confirm. Brush before drop-off and tell us if your dog wears a bow or topknot clip. ## Quick, friendly, a bit busy Silkys love to watch and to chase. In the large fenced play areas a Silky will patrol, and walks are included. Pack one toy that is not the favorite and leave a harness or snug flat collar on at drop-off. The staff carry the bag and walk your dog in. ## Warm days, cool mornings A small dog with a single coat feels cold fast, and the runs are heated in winter with a Kuranda bed and blanket. In summer the NOAA Vacaville station (1991-2020 normals) records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more, so the air-conditioned inside half is where your Silky will want to nap in the afternoon. ## Costs Four nights in Economy is 4 x $52 = $208 on the 2026 rates. At 14 nights or more the rate is $47. Day care visits are $38 a day, with an hourly rate of $7 up to $38. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Silky Terrier breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/silky-terrier/) - [American Kennel Club - Official Standard of the Silky Terrier](https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/SilkyTerrier.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/) - [Yorkshire Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/yorkshire-terrier/) - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [Small dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/small-dog-boarding/) - [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 - [Afghan Hound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/afghan-hound/) - [Tibetan Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/tibetan-terrier/) - [Neapolitan Mastiff](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/neapolitan-mastiff/) - [Belgian Sheepdog](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/belgian-sheepdog/) - [Parson Russell Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/parson-russell-terrier/) - [Tibetan Spaniel](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/tibetan-spaniel/) - [Xoloitzcuintli](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/xoloitzcuintli/) - [American Eskimo Dog](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/american-eskimo-dog/) 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/). ### Is a Silky Terrier the same as a Yorkshire Terrier? No. The Silky stands 9 to 10 inches and weighs about 10 pounds; it has a separate AKC standard. Both fit Economy. ### Will my Silky's topknot stay? Staff leave bows and clips as they find them. If you want one changed, a bath is available on request. ### Can my Silky share with another small dog? Only a dog from the same home, at $52 and $44.