Tampa is about an hour and a half from our Orlando home down I-4, and it's one of our most requested delivery areas outside Orange County. Because the drive crosses county lines, delivery to Tampa, St. Petersburg, and the rest of Hillsborough County carries a delivery fee, quoted based on your exact address when you reserve. Many Tampa-area families choose to meet us halfway in Orlando instead, which keeps the trip free and gives you a chance to see the whole litter — not just your puppy — before you decide.
For Tampa Bay families, that halfway meetup usually lands somewhere around Lakeland, which keeps the drive to about 45 minutes each direction instead of the full hour and a half. It's worth doing if you can — you'll get to see the puppy's littermates and parents side by side, which is hard to judge from photos or video alone. If meeting halfway doesn't work with your schedule, full delivery to Tampa, Brandon, or St. Petersburg is still an option; just ask for a quote when you reach out and we'll factor in your exact address and preferred date.
Because you won't be able to swing back by easily after pickup, we spend extra time with Tampa Bay families going over feeding schedule, vet records, and what a realistic first week looks like before the drive home. We're also just a phone call away afterward — if something comes up in the first few days that has you second-guessing, call or text us before you assume the worst; most early adjustment hiccups are normal.
Traffic on I-4 can add real time to the drive depending on when you leave, so if you're coordinating delivery or a halfway meet-up, we'll factor rush hour into the window we offer rather than leave you guessing on arrival time.
Interested in reserving? Reach out with your name and a rough timeline, and we'll confirm which puppies match what you're looking for and quote delivery to your Tampa Bay address, or set a date to meet halfway in Orlando.
Delivery available for a fee — 84 mi / ~90 min from our nearest location. Every puppy goes home with a veterinarian-issued health certificate regardless of destination — if you're crossing the FL/NC state line, confirm current requirements with your own vet.
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