Puppies for Sale in Florida

A:Florida's hot, humid summers matter when choosing a breed, but several of ours are great fits. Golden Retrievers love water and do well with morning and evening outdoor time when temps drop, and Miniature Dachshunds handle the warmth just fine with short walks and shade breaks. Fluffy French Bulldogs are one of our most popular breeds for Florida families because they're primarily indoor companions who thrive in air conditioning, which most Florida homes already have running all day. Teddy Bears and Miniature Poodles also adapt easily to Florida living since they're smaller dogs that don't need long stretches outside in the heat. The key with any breed down there is keeping walks to cooler parts of the day and making sure fresh water is always available.

A:Absolutely, and we love when families make the trip. Visits are by appointment so we can give you our full attention. You'll meet the parent dogs, walk through the kennel, and spend real time with the puppies. It's one thing to see photos online, but holding a puppy and watching how it interacts with your kids is a completely different experience. If traveling isn't in the cards, we also offer virtual tours so you can see exactly how our puppies are raised before making a decision.

A:Ground transport to Florida typically takes 2 to 3 days depending on whether you're in the northern part of the state or down near Miami. Your puppy travels in a climate-controlled van with a professional pet transporter who makes regular stops for potty breaks, fresh water, and exercise. You'll get updates along the way so you always know where your puppy is. Our transporters are experienced with Florida routes and schedule arrivals for cooler parts of the day, especially during summer months, so your puppy isn't stepping out of the van into peak afternoon heat.

A:Florida families have been bringing home our puppies for years, and the reason is pretty simple. We're a family of nine, five girls, two boys, and two parents, and we've spent more than 13 years raising puppies on five acres in the rolling hills of Central Ohio. Our kids are in the whelping room and the play yard every day, so a puppy that arrives in Jacksonville or Miami has already been held, played with, and loved on for eight straight weeks. Our kennel has heated tile floors for winter and geothermal cooling for summer, remodeled multiple times over the years. We're certified through the Purdue University Canine Care Program, one of a small group of breeders nationwide, and our vet from Danville Veterinary Clinic comes to the kennel every week. Every puppy goes through Early Neurological Stimulation between days 3 and 16, and every parent dog is health and genetic tested. Florida is an 11 to 18 hour drive depending on where you are, so most families choose climate-controlled ground transport or in-cabin flight nanny service, both planned around the heat. More about our family is on our About Us page.