--- title: Boarding a Tibetan Terrier | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/tibetan-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/) - Tibetan Terrier # Boarding a Tibetan Terrier A Tibetan 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):** 20 to 24 lb - **Height (AKC):** 15 to 16 in - **Kennel:** Economy Class, 4 x 4 ft - **Per night:** $52 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $45 to $55 A Tibetan Terrier averages 20 to 24 pounds (range 18 to 30) and 15 to 16 inches by the AKC standard, so one fits an Economy kennel (4x4 ft, $52 a night on the 2026 rates). On the 2024 bath chart the Double Coated column is $45 at 16 to 25 pounds and $55 at 26 to 50. Despite the name this is no terrier in the field sense. The standard calls it highly intelligent, sensitive, loyal and affectionate, and says it may be cautious or reserved. The profuse coat is the thing to plan for. ## Economy fits with room to spare The standard says the average height is 15 to 16 inches with a square outline, faulting anything over 17 inches or under 14. Weight averages 20 to 24 pounds, and 18 to 30 pounds is the range. Economy, about 16 square feet inside plus 48 outside, holds one comfortably. A second dog from the same home is $44. ## Double coat, long but off the ground The standard describes a double coat with a soft woolly undercoat and a profuse, fine outer coat that is never silky or woolly, either wavy or straight, long but not hanging to the ground. Puppies have a shorter single coat. The standard calls sculpturing, scissoring, stripping and shaving serious faults, so the coat is left alone. Bath cells follow the Double Coated column on the bath chart effective January 1, 2024: $45 for a 16 to 25 pound dog, $55 for 26 to 50. Please ask to confirm. Brush before drop-off. ## Sensitive and a bit reserved A reserved dog needs a calm first hour. Leave your Tibetan Terrier in the car at check-in and the staff will walk it in. Bring a familiar blanket and one toy that is not the favorite. Walks are included and the large fenced play areas give a medium-energy dog room to trot. ## Heat and the long coat The NOAA Vacaville station (1991-2020 normals) records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more. A double coat that long traps heat, so the air-conditioned inside half is the place in the afternoon. The doggie door lets your dog choose, and the runs are heated in winter. ## What it costs A week in Economy is 7 x $52 = $364 on the 2026 rates. At 14 nights or more the rate is $47, so 14 nights is 14 x $47 = $658. Medications are free. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Tibetan Terrier breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/tibetan-terrier/) - [American Kennel Club - Official Standard of the Tibetan Terrier](https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/TibetanTerrier.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/) - [Boarding double-coated dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/double-coated-dogs/) - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [Lhasa Apso](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/lhasa-apso/) - [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 - [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/) - [Mudi](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/mudi/) - [Norfolk Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/norfolk-terrier/) 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/). ### Do Tibetan Terriers need to be clipped for a stay? No. The AKC standard treats shaving as a serious fault, so the coat stays as it is. ### Which bath cell is right? The Double Coated column, $45 for 16 to 25 pounds and $55 for 26 to 50. Please ask to confirm. ### Is Economy too small? No. A Tibetan Terrier averages 20 to 24 pounds and fits Economy well.