purchasing a 200.00 non-refundable is required to hold baby's...deposit are taken on a first come ,first serve basis..i will not hold a puppy with out a deposit the balance and shipping will be due no later then 7 weeks of age. shipping shipping is available via air anywhere in the u.s. ..out of mcgee tyson airport, (tys) in knoxville tn, total cost including airfare , crate, and health certificate is 250.00 ..i use delta pets first,they are temperature restrictions,in some winter and summer months,can't be below 35*,or above 85* ..most puppy's can go at 8 weeks, unless tiny ,tiny babys sometime take longer ***************************