--- title: Which Kennel Class? Size Finder | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/tools/kennel-class-finder/ 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/) - [Planning tools](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/) - Which kennel class? # Which kennel class? The finder suggests a kennel class from your dog's size and how many dogs are staying. In short, Economy fits several small or medium dogs or one large dog, Business Class fits a pair of large dogs or one who does not like to share, and First Class fits extra large dogs or two or three large ones. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) 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. ## Pick a kennel class - Choose your dog's size Small, medium, large or extra large. - Say how many dogs One, two or three from the same home. - Note any sharing preference Some dogs prefer a run of their own. - Read the suggestion Compare it with the price, then confirm when you book. Space is the only difference between classes. Care, food, medications and walks are the same. This page explains the three sizes and how the finder reasons. ## The three sizes Every run has an indoor room and an outdoor area joined by a doggie door. Economy is a 4x4 ft interior with about 16 square feet inside and 48 outside, for $52 a night. Business Class is 5x6 ft, about 30 inside and 60 outside, for $59. First Class is 6x8 ft, about 48 inside and 72 outside, for $72 (2026 rates). ## How the finder decides - Small or medium dogs, one or several: Economy - One large dog: Economy or Business Class - Two large dogs, or a dog that will not share: Business Class - Extra large dogs, or two or three large dogs: First Class - A whole litter of Chihuahuas: First Class ## Price against space Sharing makes bigger kennels cheaper per dog. Two dogs in Business Class cost $59 plus $50 a night, while two dogs in separate Economy runs would cost $52 twice. Ask about the arrangement that suits your dogs. ## What the finder cannot judge It cannot assess temperament, age or mobility. A senior dog with stiff joints, or an energetic dog that paces, may prefer more room than its weight suggests. The staff confirm the run when you book, and a tour shows the sizes in person; tours run daily from 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM. ## A few examples A Beagle-sized pair from one home usually fits Economy together. A Labrador on a week-long stay is comfortable in Economy or Business Class. A Great Dane or Mastiff belongs in First Class. ## More reading The [kennel sizes page](https://happypawskennels.com/data/kennel-sizes-compared/) lines up all three. Read [which kennel class does my dog need](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/choosing-a-kennel-class/) for the longer version. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [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: touring the facility](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) ### 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 - [Economy Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/economy-class-kennel/) - [Business Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/business-class-kennel/) - [First Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/first-class-kennel/) - [Our kennel sizes compared](https://happypawskennels.com/data/kennel-sizes-compared/) - [Which kennel class does my dog need?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/choosing-a-kennel-class/) ## Other planning tools - [### Stay cost estimator](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/stay-cost-estimator/) - [### Holiday deposit checker](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/holiday-deposit-checker/) - [### Vaccine readiness checker](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/vaccine-readiness-checker/) - [### Printable packing list](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/packing-list/) - [### Bath price finder](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/bath-price-finder/) - [### First-stay planner](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/first-stay-planner/) 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 the care different in First Class? No. Food, medications and walks are the same in every class. ### Can a large dog stay in Economy? The kennel says one large dog fits. ### Which class for two dogs? A pair of large dogs fits Business Class. Several small dogs fit Economy. ### Can I change classes later? Ask the kennel when you book.