Puppy Delivery & Shipping
There are several different options available to get your puppy.
We are willing to ship puppies but may have to work around any inclement weather (too cold/hot, storms, etc). We have had personal experience shipping with Delta and United. Alaska Airlines comes highly recommended as well.
We arrange shipping on a mutually agreeable date. We only charge actual shipping costs (prices are approximate and are subject to change).
We try to arrange shipping for all puppies on the same day. If possible, our preferred shipping day is the Saturday after the puppies turn 10 weeks old.
Because it is a 3+/- hour trip, depending on traffic, we prefer to schedule arrival at the airport between 10:00 am - 3:00 pm MST. Depending on flights and distance, this may get your puppy into your airport late at night.
Maremma puppies are too large to be carried on and have to be shipped cargo. If you would like to fly in to get your puppy, we can arrange to meet you in Boise as a "Part Way Delivery".
We arrange shipping on a mutually agreeable date. We only charge actual shipping costs (prices are approximate and are subject to change).
We try to arrange shipping for all puppies on the same day. If possible, our preferred shipping day is the Saturday after the puppies turn 10 weeks old.
Because it is a 3+/- hour trip, depending on traffic, we prefer to schedule arrival at the airport between 10:00 am - 3:00 pm MST. Depending on flights and distance, this may get your puppy into your airport late at night.
Maremma puppies are too large to be carried on and have to be shipped cargo. If you would like to fly in to get your puppy, we can arrange to meet you in Boise as a "Part Way Delivery".
For air transport, an airline approved crate must be used. Most airline now require all metal hardware, which is typically sold separately.
ESTIMATED SHIPPING COSTS
Airline Approved Crate (Medium or Intermediate size)
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$120-150
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Shipping Kit (airline required metal hardware)
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$10-15
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Veterinary Health Certificate (legally required)
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$45
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Puppy Airfare (Continental US)
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$350+
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Transport to Boise Airport (120 miles)
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$125
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Puppy Kit Shipping Fee (UPS) *optional
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$$50
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*All prices are estimates*
Transport cost to airport may be split for shipping multiple puppies
Transport cost to airport may be split for shipping multiple puppies
Alaska Air Cargo
Phone: 1-800-225-2752
Alaska Air is the ONLY airline shipping pets in the US available at the Boise, ID airport since Covid.
We have used them 3 times to ship puppies and had an excellent experience.
Please contact Alaska Pet Connect for exact shipping prices.
We are zone 5: BOI
Alaskan Pet Connect Zone map and rates
Phone: 1-800-225-2752
Alaska Air is the ONLY airline shipping pets in the US available at the Boise, ID airport since Covid.
We have used them 3 times to ship puppies and had an excellent experience.
Please contact Alaska Pet Connect for exact shipping prices.
We are zone 5: BOI
Alaskan Pet Connect Zone map and rates
Ground TransportCosts vary widely between transport companies.
$650 + $.15/mile |
While we have never personally used a ground transport company, many people highly recommend this option.
I will only agree to ground transport from a reputable, insured and certified company with an excellent rating. My biggest concern is that with ground transport, the time the puppy is in transport can be several days, depending on distance, versus less than 24 hours for flying. They have to take the puppy out every few hours to potty and exercise, and will have to take the puppy in and out of hotels and rest areas where other dogs frequent, exposing the puppy to potential diseases, as well as internal and external parasites. |
Crate Information for Puppies
I highly suggest you bring a crate, bottled water, and paper towels for your trip home. Puppies frequently get car sick and have accidents and can make for distracted driving!
If you plan to continuing crate training as the puppy grows,
you will want to get a larger crate.
you will want to get a larger crate.
Is it safe to ship a puppy?
Many people are worried that flying a puppy is safe, and think that it could cause the puppy undue stress or trauma that might leave a lasting effect on the puppy.
Air transport is just as safe as traveling in a car - and probably much less stressful than a long car ride. We have been shipping puppies via air since the 1990's and have never personally encountered a problem either with shipping or with the puppy having any inordinate stress or long-term effects from flying.
Nowadays, most airlines pride themselves on the care they give to our furry friends and take special care of them. We have had some wonderful experiences shipping and receiving puppies, and have experienced ourselves the extra-effort that the airline personnel go to make sure our pets arrive safe and sound. Airlines have a special, pressurized and temperature-controlled compartment for pets, protected from the cargo and luggage. They are taken to and from the plane carefully, and in inclement weather, inside a temperature controlled transport.
Air transport is just as safe as traveling in a car - and probably much less stressful than a long car ride. We have been shipping puppies via air since the 1990's and have never personally encountered a problem either with shipping or with the puppy having any inordinate stress or long-term effects from flying.
Nowadays, most airlines pride themselves on the care they give to our furry friends and take special care of them. We have had some wonderful experiences shipping and receiving puppies, and have experienced ourselves the extra-effort that the airline personnel go to make sure our pets arrive safe and sound. Airlines have a special, pressurized and temperature-controlled compartment for pets, protected from the cargo and luggage. They are taken to and from the plane carefully, and in inclement weather, inside a temperature controlled transport.
Pets must be shipped with a water bowl attached to the crate so that they can given fresh water along their trip. We also attach food or snacks to the crate so that the airline personnel can make sure the puppy doesn't go hungry. During any layovers the puppy is taken off the plane and placed in a temperature controlled holding room until they can be put on their connecting flight.
We have safely shipped and received puppies from all over the United States, and Canada! As part of our puppy socialization and training, we introduce the puppies to a crate at 5 weeks of age so that they are familiar with crating by the time they are ready to go to their new homes.
We have safely shipped and received puppies from all over the United States, and Canada! As part of our puppy socialization and training, we introduce the puppies to a crate at 5 weeks of age so that they are familiar with crating by the time they are ready to go to their new homes.
We try to make all the shipping arrangements for the Saturday after the puppies turn 10 weeks of age. We look for the shortest available flight, preferably with no layovers. We typically book the flight 2 weeks in advance, which is the soonest you can book pet shipments. Planes have limited pet space available, so we try to book as soon as we can.
We will email the flight information (airline, day of shipment, flight number, air bill number and time of arrival) as soon as they have been confirmed to us by the airline. Print the airway bill number which you will need, along with a valid ID which must match the information on the Veterinary Health Certificate, for when you pick up your puppy.
Flight times and numbers are subject to change without notice. If they do, we will call you immediately with all of the updated information you will need to pick up your puppy (very rarely does this happen). Payment in full including shipping fees must be received before shipping arrangements can be made.
We will email the flight information (airline, day of shipment, flight number, air bill number and time of arrival) as soon as they have been confirmed to us by the airline. Print the airway bill number which you will need, along with a valid ID which must match the information on the Veterinary Health Certificate, for when you pick up your puppy.
Flight times and numbers are subject to change without notice. If they do, we will call you immediately with all of the updated information you will need to pick up your puppy (very rarely does this happen). Payment in full including shipping fees must be received before shipping arrangements can be made.
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