Hi,

I have had a puppy enquiry and the lady sounds lovely, ideal actually. she already has a dog of the same breed and shows but lives in N.Ireland. I am in the midlands and I am worried about a 8 week puppy doing such a long journey. She said her dog that she has got she brought from London and she travelled with it back to N.Ireland. I have asked her who she brought the dog from and for the kennel affix so I can ring the breeder. What does anyone else think? I have not made up my mind as yet as I want to talk to the London breeder first.....

Pups travel well as a rule.  That journey is nothing compared to the 30 plus hours to Australia one of mien did at 14 weeks and happy as a sand boy the other end.

I have had two go to Ireland no problem.

I've had one go to NI and she is the happiest of dogs, quite a character.

If she's 'ideal' then why would you let the journey stand in the way of potentially the best forever home for this pup?  Would you rather have a slightly less 'ideal' home if it meant less travelling for the pup   If she shows, then the pup will have to get used to doing long journeys (probably combined with ferry trips) and presumably she is well practised at travelling with dogs.

I live in NI and I know many, many people who have travelled to all corners of the UK (and further) to bring home pups and I will probably do so myself next time around.  We wouldn't have an awful lot of choice open to us, particularly in the rarer breeds, if all breeders were as reluctant as you appear to be to allow pups to travel.

Hi Andi,

We did a 15 hour approx (inevitably becomes longer for all the toilet, food, water or just wanting a nose stops) road trip to get our youngest boy from Italy.
He coped extremely well with the journey was totally unfazed and more than up for rough and tumble with his new companions when he arrived home.

I had this problem with one of my puppies I worried myself for weeks met the family twice they travelled over to me us . It was the best thing I could have done my puppy is adored in a lovely loving caring home, slept all the way on the ferry, as long as you are happy they are the right family for your puppy go for it.

Hi Andy

With the ferry from Liverpool or Stranraer I can't see that it's much further than the North East of Scotland in terms of Journey time and wouldn't have thought it dreadful

I'm in Yorkshire and I've sold 3 pups to Northern Ireland and one to Southern Ireland -all were the best possible homes anyone could ever wish for. I would not hesitate to do it again. A pup can cope with the journey, the main thing is to make sure the home is right -ask for references etc if needs be.

I have recently sold a pup to people who travelled over 500 miles each way - Isle of Islay, Argyll.  They were fabulous owners, and had overnight stays with puppy and I couldn't have asked for better.

I sold a pup to a lovely family in Belfast (Im near Portsmouth), they did a round trip non stop (poor them!). The pup wasnt phased by the journey at all, she slept through most of it, had toilet stops on newspaper, had bites to eat and slept again.

At the other end apparently she was bounding about like she owned the place!

I wouldnt be overly concerned, especially if the woman has bought from London before. Im sure your pup wont mind traveling one bit. If shes the ideal home, and the woman knows whats needed for a long journey, then I wouldnt have a problem JMO :)

Thanks for your replies, I think I am just clucking like a mother hen. My partner is keen about this lady and I was just worrying about the travelling..... We have not met her yet, but from our electronic correspondence I am keen for her to have a pup. She has emailed me photo's of her other dog and was the only enquirer who asked for a copy of the pedigree. She asked all the right questions too!!! For the sounds of it I am worring about something that is nothing aren't I!?

Thanks again, you have really eased my mind :-) I am glad you all think that its fine - hopefully another pup sold :-) thankyou xxx

ShaynLola

I am was just worried about a young puppy travelling for so long. I was merely asking for advice and opinion as I have not had to cross the bridge before. I would rather someone seek advice than go ahead and do what they want regardless. I assure you that all of my pup's will be going to the best homes I can find and if potential owners are not up to par and I have puppies left out of this litter then they will stay with me. :-(

I homed a puppy in N Irleland from a 2006 litter. The couple came across to meet us for approval prior to the bitch being mated and  then came over to collect pup at 8 weeks. They are a fabulous home. From that litter I had one puppy go to to N Uist, Outer Hebrides and one to NI. Both had no problems on the journey and the OH family have since takne another puppy from us.

If the famly are a special family dont let distance and logistics get in the way
Diane