At Family Affair Standards, we have had nothing but success stories concerning shipping our puppies. Even in cases of delays, rerouting etc., our babies have arrived fed, watered and for the most part clean and happy.
The puppy buyer is responsible for all charges associated with shipping the puppy. These charges range between $400.00 and $600.00 depending on the airline, destination, and the age/size of your puppy. These charges include airfare and a travel crate, which is the buyers to use for crate training and travel. Included is the vet check, health certificate, and trip charge.
All flights originate from Raleigh/Durham International Airport (RDU). North Carolina winters are mild and very seldom do the temperatures drop below the 20-degree limitation allowed by most airlines for shipping. The summer temperatures can get above the 85-degree limitation set by some airlines. In this case we can ship the red eye flights so the babies are flying in the cool of the night. The same temperature limitation applies to any stop in the puppy’s itinerary, including the destination. All airlines fly the puppies in the cargo area having access to the same climate controlled air the passengers have. Continental is our airline of preference because it does pick up the puppies from the tarmac as soon as the flight lands, in a designated transport cart. This cart delivers puppies without delays or stops from one flight to the other or to their final pick up destination. Other airlines have stops to drop off luggage, freight, etc. along the way on the tarmac. For this reason Continental has no temperature restrictions. This is the reason other airlines have temperature limits designed for the safety and comfort of the puppy while on the tarmac. When Continental is not available we use Delta, American, and Sky West with whom we have also had great success.
The flight is normally easier on the puppy than on the expecting parents. We do not tranquilize our puppies!!! To make the puppy as comfortable and relaxed as possible their crate is lined with paper for absorbency and filled with shredded paper for security and comfort. Inside the crate is a feed and water dish in case it is needed in route. Attached to the top of the crate is a bag of our brand of puppy kibble. We do this mostly so the buyer can use this food until they can purchase a bag of our brand of food (PRO PLAN LARGE BREED PUPPY) or gradually switch the puppy over to a food of your choice. It is also there in case of a delay so the puppy can be fed. Inside the crate is a closed bottle of water from our faucet so the buyer can slowly add some of their water for a gradual change in water. These gradual changes in food and water help prevent tummy and urinary tract upsets.
We provide a delivery service also. Our puppies have been hand delivered as far as Buffalo, New York. We can deliver anywhere within 600 to 700 miles and even 1000 miles if we know in advance and we can arrange it. Our normal rate is $25.00 per hour round trip. So if we drive to Greensboro, a 2 hour trip, from home it is approximately $100.00.The longer trips vary from one trip to another. It depends on if we have to stay in a hotel and the mileage, etc. Shipping a puppy runs between $400.00 and $600.00.The charge for a personal delivery is never more than these prices and usually less. Each of us, as well as our husbands, loves to travel. Some people are just not comfortable with shipping on a plane and we love meeting our future Family Affair Standard Poodle families in person. If you are interested in us delivering your new Family Affair Standard Poodle puppy to your doorstep or meeting you half way, let us know.
Below we have provided phone numbers to some airlines. We make the flight arrangements but the buyer can call these numbers to get local cargo numbers and other local information. We will need the name and address of the person picking up the puppy if different than the buyer. Before a puppy is shipped we will provide the buyer with a flight itinerary and air bill or confirmation number. The buyer will need this number and picture identification to pick up the puppy. The area that the puppy is picked up at the buyer’s airport will differ according to arrival times, weather etc. Included on this page are some letters and pictures concerning some of our babies that have been shipped.
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES / 1-800-575-3335
DELTA AIRLINES / 1-888-736-3738
AMERICAN AIRLINES / 1-800-227-4622
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