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Air & Ground Delivery

Air Delivery
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  • ​OPTION 1: We can meet you at our local airport(Sacramento International Airport-SMF), $50 delivery fee applies
  • OPTION 2: We can hire a flight nanny to fly in-cabin with your puppy to your local airport(within the United States). Puppies must be around 8 weeks old due to size restrictions. Travel fee applies and may depend on your location.​
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Flight Nannies:
A flight nanny is a person or company that we hire to fly with the puppy to your location. Sometimes the flight nanny may actually be us or someone close to us personally delivering the puppy to you! The flight nanny watches & cares for the puppy during the flight, replenishes potty pads as needed and meets you at your local airport. For in-cabin flights, puppies must be 8 weeks old max due to height and weight restrictions. Puppies taller than 11 inches height or more than 20 lbs cannot fly in cabin.

Requirements:
Some states may require a physical exam and health certificate completed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian for any dog being brought in however we will check beforehand. Most Airlines also charge a pet fee for each flight.
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If you are flying in to pick up your puppy; Please be sure to check with your airline & local animal importation laws for specific requirements. Puppy will be around 10-15 lbs at 8 weeks old, for crate sizing reference.*

Recommendations when flying with your puppy:
  • A physical exam and domestic Health certificate by one of our trusted USDA-accredited veterinarians (if required must be within 10 days or less prior to flight)
  • Soft sided travel safe carrier. The travel carriers should have metal support and air ventilation, big enough for the puppy to turn around, lay down and sit but must be able to fit under an airline seat. A padded mat insert will help the puppy feel more comfortable during the flight.
  • Up to date Microchip information
  • Travel carrier Identification tag with contact information
  • Potty pads & wipes(*Reminder ~ your puppy shouldn’t use the dog relief stations due to not being fully vaccinated.)​
  • No food during or at least 5 hours before flight to prevent accidents(Please be sure to feed your puppy when you get home)

Quotes:
Flight Prep quote(includes carrier and health cert) - Contact us!
Flight Nanny - Price can depend on your location. Please contact us and include your local Airport for a quote!
  • If you are flying with the puppy, we can prepare the puppy for flying however full payment of the Flight Prep is due no later than 2 weeks in advance. For flight nanny service, full payment for the quote including the flight nanny fee is due at minimum 2 weeks prior to the flight.
  • If you choose to buy the items on your own, we recommend sending us the travel carrier so that we can get started on acclimating your puppy to their carrier before traveling otherwise the puppy will be started on crate training. The payment for the Health certificate(if required) is due at least 2 weeks before the flight.​
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Pet Friendly Airlines, click to view specific requirements:
DELTA
AMERICAN
UNITED
JETBLUE
SOUTHWEST
ALASKA AIRWAYS

SPIRIT
FRONTIER
ALLEGIANT AIR

Crate Requirements by The International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Ground Delivery
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We now offer a puppy delivering service to some locations in California & Nevada.
​Contact us for a quote!

A few things to consider if you are interested in delivery service:
  • ​The travel fee will depend on your specific location & must be agreed upon and paid in full at least 72 hours prior to delivery.
  • ​Delivery timing will be determined by availability.
  • Delivery address/Meeting point must be within 10 miles from a main freeway or highway.
  • Delivery address/Meeting point must be 200 miles or less from Sacramento.
  • Puppy receives personal care from the breeder or a person breeder entrusts. ​A safe ventilated travel crate will be provided for the duration of our drive. We recommend for you to bring your own travel crate with you for the duration of your drive.
  • If you would like to have your puppy delivered to you but you are located further than 200 miles from us, please contact us. Delivery may still be available by meeting.​

​Delivery Areas that we service

NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY & GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA:
  • ​SACRAMENTO COUNTY
  • EL DORADO COUNTY
  • PLACER COUNTY
  • YUBA COUNTY
  • YOLO COUNTY
  • SUTTER COUNTY​
  • BUTTE COUNTY​​
  • ​GLENN COUNTY
  • PLUMAS COUNTY
  • SHASTA COUNTY
  • COLUSA COUNTY
  • TEHAMA COUNTY​​
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA & SF BAY AREA:
  • CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
  • ​MENDOCINO COUNTY
  • SAN MATEO COUNTY
  • SANTA CLARA COUNTY
  • SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
  • SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY
  • SONOMA COUNTY​
  • SAN BENITO COUNTY​
  • ​​SOLANO COUNTY
  • ALAMEDA COUNTY
  • MARIN COUNTY
  • YREKA COUNTY​​​
  • LAKE COUNTY​
  • NAPA COUNTY
CENTRAL COAST & SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY​​:​​
  • FRESNO COUNTY​
  • STANISLAUS COUNTY​​
  • MERCED  COUNTY​​​
  • ​SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY ​
  • MADERA COUNTY
  • MONTEREY COUNTY​​​
SIERRA NEVADA & NEVADA:​
  • ALPINE COUNTY​​
  • CALAVERAS COUNTY
  • TUOLUMNE COUNTY​
  • ​AMADOR COUNTY​
  • MONO COUNTY
  • SIERRA COUNTY
  • NEVADA COUNTY
  • MARIPOSA COUNTY
  • WASHOE COUNTY (RENO AREA. NEVADA STATE)
  • DOUGLAS COUNTY (NEVADA STATE)
  • LYON COUNTY (NEVADA STATE)
  • STOREY COUNTY (NEVADA STATE)

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  • Home
  • Our Dogs
    • Our Boys >
      • Bentley
      • Kane
    • Our Girls >
      • Hazel
      • Athena
    • Past puppies
  • Available
    • Available/Planned litters
    • Current Litters >
      • Spring 2023 • The Little Mermaid litter (G)
  • How to Reserve a puppy
  • About Us
    • How we raise our puppies
    • Our Puppy Application
    • New Puppy Recommendations
    • Our Policies
    • Pricing
    • Ground & Air Deliveries
    • Our Partners
    • Spay & Neuter information
  • About Golden Retrievers
  • Contact us
  • Guardian Home Program