Shipping Information

 We ship by air out of the Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport ( DFW ).

Shipping costs are from $275.00 to $ 300.00. This fee includes airfare, required health clearance certificate, and a new crate with attachable food/water dishes that are yours to keep. Difference of price depends on the total shipping weight and crate size or type.  All fees must be prepaid before time of shipping. Shipping costs may increase, so we prefer to check with the airlines to be sure of cost, but the quoted prices are current as of May 2010.

Important fact to consider if flying to collect your pup:

The airlines will tell you you may bring your pet into the cabin and they can ride with you. This is true for toy breeds, NOT border collie puppies, who at 8 weeks of age are already to large to fit in a 9" space, ( including the crate ), under the seat. So even if you fly in to pick up your puppy, it will still be shipped down below just as if I shipped the pup without you on the plane.  If you you contact the airlines to ask for yourself, be sure to tell them the pup will be about 10 pounds at 8 weeks of age and will need to fit in a size 100 crate. They should tell you it won't be possible to ship the pup inside the cabin with you.

A photo of one  type of crate ( 26L x 17W x 18H )

We normally use American Airlines, also use Delta and Northwest, but during the heat embargo, ( temperatures of 85 degrees or over ), we'll have to use Continental Airlines.

Checked in for a flight in a larger sized crate

Shipping your puppy isn't mean at all and not anymore stressful than the car ride home. The pup rides in the pressurized area on the plane and most of the time they sleep during their plane ride. Air travel can be less stressful than a long car ride depending on the distance. We take our pups for car rides and get them introduced to being in a crate. This is all that is necessary to be able to ship your puppy.The pups are bathed before their flight. Nearly all  pups arrive still clean when they're collected at the airport.

We book the flight and take care of all the shipping details for you. We're experienced at shipping and have shipped domestically and internationally successfully. We'll book the flight that is best for the puppy and try to obtain a direct flight when possible.  The pups we have shipped have been well cared for by the airline personnel.

Of course, we love to meet our new puppy owners in person. All are welcome to come retrieve their puppy in person. This is by appointment only.

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