--- title: Boarding a Swedish Vallhund | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/swedish-vallhund/ 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/) - Swedish Vallhund # Boarding a Swedish Vallhund A Swedish Vallhund 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):** 20 to 35 lb - **Height (AKC):** 11.5 to 13.75 in - **Kennel:** Economy Class, 4 x 4 ft - **Per night:** $52 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $45 to $55 The AKC lists a Swedish Vallhund at about 11.5 to 13.75 inches and 20 to 35 pounds, so one fits an Economy kennel (4x4 ft, $52 a night on the 2026 rates). Its dense coat sheds the undercoat twice a year, which puts it in the double-coated column of the 2024 bath chart: $45 at 16 to 25 pounds and $55 at 26 to 50; please ask to confirm. Long, low and built for herding cattle, the Vallhund is the AKC's smart and sociable dog of boundless energy. It is a corgi-shaped dog with a Viking past and a coat that matters more than its size. ## Double coat, double-coated column The AKC says Vallhunds need an occasional brushing down to the skin, shed their undercoat twice a year (it uses the word snowdrifts), and need a bath when dirty. Because of that undercoat, the kennel's bath chart column for double-coated dogs is the one to use: $45 at 16 to 25 pounds and $55 at 26 to 50, on the chart effective January 1, 2024. Please ask to confirm. If your Vallhund is blowing coat when you book, say so and expect a clean-up. ## Low to the ground, still Economy Short legs do not mean a tiny dog: 20 to 35 pounds is a solid little herder. All of it fits an Economy run at $52 a night. The AKC says the build, long and low, helps a cattle dog nip at heels and avoid kicks, which is why the dog looks more compact than it weighs. ## Boundless energy, uneven needs The AKC says exercise needs vary: some Vallhunds have more energy than others, and a decent daily walk with fetch is enough for most, with some needing more. It also lists mental exercise such as puzzle games. Expect a Vallhund to be busy at the fenced play areas and the grass field, and to be glad of a settled run afterward. ## What 8 nights adds up to For 8 nights, one Swedish Vallhund in [Economy](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) (4x4 ft) is 8 x $52 = $416 on the 2026 rates. A second dog from your home sharing the run is $44 a night, and from 14 nights the rate drops to $47. 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. ## Summer with a thick coat The NOAA Vacaville normals count about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more. A thick sable coat holds warmth, so the air-conditioned side of the run matters. Dogs choose inside or out through the doggie door. 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 - Swedish Vallhund breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/swedish-vallhund/) - [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 - [Pembroke Welsh Corgi](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/pembroke-welsh-corgi/) - [Boarding double-coated dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/double-coated-dogs/) - [Boarding small dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/small-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 - [Affenpinscher](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/affenpinscher/) - [Black Russian Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/black-russian-terrier/) - [Kerry Blue Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/kerry-blue-terrier/) - [Scottish Deerhound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/scottish-deerhound/) - [Lakeland Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/lakeland-terrier/) - [Nederlandse Kooikerhondje](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/nederlandse-kooikerhondje/) - [Lowchen](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/lowchen/) - [Pumi](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/pumi/) 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 bath column does a Swedish Vallhund use? Double coated, because of the thick undercoat that sheds twice a year. That is $45 at 16 to 25 pounds and $55 at 26 to 50 on the 2024 chart; please ask to confirm. ### Is a Vallhund a corgi for boarding purposes? The shape is similar, but the weight range is 20 to 35 pounds, Economy size, and the coat is dense. ### How much does an eight night stay cost? 8 x $52 = $416 for one dog in Economy on the 2026 rates.