Pet passport and UK - Page 1

Greetings to all. I would be grateful if you could advise me on how best to transport a dog from Germany to the UK. From what I have been told it seems I have to wait for 6months after buying a dog before I can bring it home. This is rather a long wait not to mention the cost of having the pup looked after in Germany. Is there any other way? Also if anyone knows trustworthy and reliable trainers that a dog can be boarded with and also taken through Bh and Sch 1 training. Is there anyone in the UK who specialises in the transport of dogs from Germany?

it used to be that the uk had a quarrantine of 6 months before a dog would be allowed into the country. the authorities have relaxed their rules quite a bit (as evidenced by the invitation of foreign dogs to crufts last year!), however the exact regulations escape me. i believe your dog must be microchipped (maybe tattooed?) to confirm the written statement by veterinarian concerning rabies vaccine... the only age restriction would be that if you imported a puppy, you might have to wait until it was 16 weeks of age so it could receive it's vaccine. best bet would be to contact british embassy regarding shipment of canines into the country. this is link i found that more pertains to americans traveling to uk http://www.britainusa.com/sections/index.asp?i=111

The link to read is http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/pets/procedures/owners.htm

The dog has to be microchipped first and then rabies jabbed. One month later he must be blood tested for rabies titre. If the dog passes the blood test he can travel to the UK 6 months from the date of the blood test. He must be treated against tick and worm infestation 24 hours before travel, but not more than 48 hours before travel. The vet in Germany will issue the new blue european petpassport book, this gives details of the rabies test, vaccine, microchip, tattoo, and tick and worm treatment, the dog cannot travel without this document.Usually yhte person in Germany who you buy the dog from will keep him for you for the 56 months wait, but you will normally be charged for this. I have used this system many times so if you need anymore info please e mail me.

sorry should read 6 months wait not 56!! typo error!

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Hi Yashokumar I noticed Your Interested in bringing a dog into the UK I look after and train(SCH) dogs for other people and arrange for dogs to be imported into the UK. If required,I also show and work my own dogs both in UK and Europe.At a high level. I am 100% trust worthy as many people who know will agree. If need any help email

Hi VHK, I might be interest in getting a dog trained for top competition. I checked out your home-page and can you elaborate more on what your experience is with training dogs for top competition, as I found nowhere on the page any list of accomplicements in this field. Thanks, Country-Boy

once the dog has met the passport requirments, Drive to Germany and pick it up yourself. (Booklets are now issued instead of all the papers) Make sure to have copy of Rabies Titer with booklet. Get tick/tape done by any vet 24-48 hours prior to entry into UK and take Ferry back into UK. Frankfurt is only 5 hours from Calais so it's an easy drive. Sea France charges 25 pounds per dog, P&O charges 30. You scan microchip at check-in, the attendent checks paperwork and if there is a problem, they will send you into Calais to pay the French vet about 30 Euros to correct whatever is wrong then return and get onto ferry. Simple. I have not seen Defra check anything upon exiting the ferry, you just drive home. Simple. I would NOT have any dog flown into the UK....it's NOT worth the expense and aggrivation.

Hi Country-boy where are you from as I know where you can get the best trainers, are you interested in sch training for top level working or show. Or just pass points for show. email me on amulree@skynet.be