--- title: Boarding a Tibetan Spaniel | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/tibetan-spaniel/ 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/) - Tibetan Spaniel # Boarding a Tibetan Spaniel A Tibetan Spaniel 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 15 lb - **Kennel:** Economy Class, 4 x 4 ft - **Per night:** $52 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $35 A Tibetan Spaniel is about 10 inches tall and 9 to 15 pounds by the AKC, so one fits an Economy kennel (4x4 ft, $52 a night on the 2026 rates). On the 2024 bath chart the Double Coated column for a dog of 15 pounds or less is $35. The AKC standard calls the Tibetan Spaniel gay and assertive, highly intelligent and aloof with strangers. The silky double coat and a small, proud body make for a stay that is mostly about routine and warmth. ## A small dog, a small footprint The standard gives a height of about 10 inches, with a body slightly longer than tall, and 9 to 15 pounds as ideal. Economy is about 16 square feet inside plus 48 outside and is plenty. A second Tibetan Spaniel from the same home is $44. ## A silky double coat with a shawl The standard describes a double coat, silky in texture, smooth on the face and front of the legs, moderate length on the body and lying rather flat, with feathering on the ears, backs of the forelegs and toes, a full tail, and a mane or shawl on the neck that is more pronounced in dogs than bitches. On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, that fits the Double Coated column: $35 at 15 pounds or less. Please ask to confirm. A quick brush before drop-off keeps the feathering free of knots. ## Aloof, bright, particular Tibetan Spaniels are watchers. The standard says aloof with strangers, and a dog like that does best when the first minutes are quiet. Leave your dog in the car at check-in and staff will walk him in. Bring one familiar blanket and a toy that is not the favorite. Walks are included and the large fenced areas let a small dog trot at his own pace. ## Heat and cold The NOAA Vacaville station (1991-2020 normals) records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more. A small dog with a double coat prefers the air-conditioned inside half of the run during the afternoon, with the doggie door open for his choice. In winter the runs are heated and a Kuranda bed lifts a small dog off the floor. ## Costs and records Four nights in Economy is 4 x $52 = $208 on the 2026 rates. At 14 nights or more the rate is $47. Rabies, distemper/parvo, Bordetella and canine influenza must be good through the last day, and pets must be 16 weeks or older before the first day. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Tibetan Spaniel breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/tibetan-spaniel/) - [American Kennel Club - Official Standard of the Tibetan Spaniel](https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/TibetanSpaniel.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/) - [Small dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/small-dog-boarding/) - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [Shih Tzu](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/shih-tzu/) - [Boarding non-sporting breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/non-sporting-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 - [Xoloitzcuintli](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/xoloitzcuintli/) - [American Eskimo Dog](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/american-eskimo-dog/) - [Mudi](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/mudi/) - [Norfolk Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/norfolk-terrier/) - [Finnish Lapphund](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/finnish-lapphund/) - [Norwegian Elkhound](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/norwegian-elkhound/) - [Barbet](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/barbet/) - [Wirehaired Vizsla](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/wirehaired-vizsla/) 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/). ### How big is a Tibetan Spaniel? About 10 inches and 9 to 15 pounds by the AKC standard, so Economy is the right size. ### Will the shawl be left alone? Yes. A bath before pick-up is available on request. ### Can my Tibetan Spaniel share a run? Only with a dog from the same home, $52 and $44.