Assisted international delivery means the breeder organizes the shipping process: export health documentation, IATA-approved crate, route planning with animal-cargo airlines, and real-time updates until pickup. Transport costs are covered by the buyer and quoted transparently before any deposit — never as a surprise.
Flying dogs between countries is a regulated activity: the airline sets the rules for crates, ages and routes, and the destination sets the entry rules. What separates a smooth delivery from a nightmare is preparation and paperwork. That is the part the kennel organizes with you, in writing.
The journey, stage by stage
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Requirements check | We map your country's import rules together: microchip, rabies vaccination window, health certificates, permits |
| 2. Preparation | Puppy completes the required vaccines and exams; gets used to the travel crate at the kennel |
| 3. Export documentation | Veterinary health certificate and export paperwork issued to match the destination's checklist |
| 4. Flight | IATA-approved crate, the airline's live-animal service; route chosen to minimize total travel time |
| 5. Arrival | You collect the puppy at the destination airport's cargo terminal with all documents; the breeder stays available throughout |
What it costs — and why we quote before you commit
International transport pricing depends on destination, airline, crate size and required documentation, so there is no honest flat number — anyone giving you one without asking your city is guessing. Our process: you tell us the destination, we return a written quote covering crate, airline fees and documentation, before any deposit. The transport cost is the buyer's responsibility and is separate from the puppy price — from US$ 1,500 (Americas) / € 1,300 (Europe) — described in the buying guide. A shipping fee that appears only after you have paid is a classic scam sign; see the puppy scam red flags.
The part most buyers don't expect
Timelines are driven by your country's rules, not by us. Many destinations require a rabies vaccine administered after a microchip, plus a waiting period: the United States requires at least 6 months at entry, and a puppy from Brazil cannot enter the European Union before about 7 months. That is normal, legally required, and honestly better for the dog: it travels more mature and fully vaccinated. During the wait, the puppy stays in structured raising at the kennel and you receive constant updates.
The stress question. Crate training is the part we can control: the puppy gets used to its travel crate at the kennel beforehand, so it makes the journey in a space it already knows.
On arrival day
You collect the puppy at the cargo terminal with your ID and the documents we send in advance. Offer water in small amounts and let the puppy decompress. Some puppies eat less and sleep more on the first day; if anything worries you, call your veterinarian and the breeder. From there, the breeder's WhatsApp support continues as if you lived next door: feeding, routine and training guidance through the whole adaptation. The first weeks at home usually bring the mouthy phase: here is how long German Shepherd puppies bite and what works.
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Get your delivery quote before anything else
Tell us your city and country. You receive the transport quote and the requirements list in writing — then decide with every number on the table.
Talk to the BreederFrequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to fly a puppy internationally?
Live-animal air transport is regulated: the airline sets crate, age and route rules, and the destination sets the entry rules. Puppies travel in IATA-approved crates. Preparation (crate training, documentation, route planning) is what makes the difference, and that is what assisted delivery covers.
Who pays for international transport?
The buyer. Costs vary by destination, airline and crate size, so we provide a written quote for your specific city before any deposit — transport is never bundled invisibly into the puppy price.
How long does the process take?
It depends on your country's import rules. Destinations requiring a post-microchip rabies vaccine plus waiting period mean the puppy travels at the age the destination requires: at least 6 months at entry for the United States and about 7 months for the European Union. We map the exact timeline for your destination before any deposit.
Which documents does the puppy travel with?
Veterinary health certificate, export documentation matching your country's requirements, vaccination records and the ALKC/CBPA pedigree. You receive copies in advance and originals with the puppy.
Can the breeder deliver personally?
For some routes, personally accompanied delivery can be arranged on request — discussed case by case with costs quoted upfront. Standard assisted shipping covers all other routes.
Your puppy's journey is planned like cargo and cared for like family — that is what assisted means.