Accompanying Import Puppy - Page 1

I thought I had this figured out but after talking with the breeder (this is their first time exporting), I'm confused.  I will be checking a 9 week old puppy as "baggage" with Lufthansa on my flight from Frankfurt to Atlanta.  What will I need to get the puppy on the flight?  And what will I need to get the puppy though Customs in Atlanta?

It's been a long time...like over 25 years ago...but seems like all I needed was a health certificate and shot records although the latter may not be necessary for a pup that young.  Customs was a breeze but like I said, it was a long time ago.

You need a airproof crate that's big enough for him to stand up in and turn,
a veterenarian declaration saying the pup is healthy and has not been away from his mother
if you want to travel on the mother's rabies take a copy of her passport of the rabies page (this is only possible until the pup is 11 weeks old and not recommendable because some people can make a fuzz out of it because they don't know all the rules)
if he is rabies vaccinated be sure to take his passport. Rabies is most important but obviously the other vaccinations must be up to date also.
two bowls for food and water - this is not going to be used, but they need it anyway.

Good luck, I have done this a few times in the past 1,5 years and it sucks lol

Is the health certificate the same as a EU Pet Passport?  And does the vet have to see the puppy 10 or less days before the flight?  That was my impression at least.

Thanks!

The vet should have a health certificate but I am quite sure you can download it online, I will see if I can find it for you. It is not the same as the EU passport, it's a A4 saying "yes the pup is healthy" signed by a vet. Most airports don't even ask for it, but better safe than sorry. I believe it even has to be within 7 days before the flight.

Ok I can't find it anywhere online, I think we also got it through our vet. I did find the following online:

PET HEALTH CERTIFICATE, INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS
The International Health Certificate should be issued by your veterinarian as near to the date of travel as possible but not more than 10 days before travel.

The certificate should indicate the following:
Name of pet
Chipnumber
Breed
Color
Age of Pet
Country Of Origin
Name/address/phone number of the Owner of Pet

The certificate should state that the pet is healthy and free of parasites.

The certificate should show the inoculations that the pet has been given including the type, the manufacturer, and the batch number if possible.

As a norm, the rabies shot must be given at least 30 days before travel but not more than 12 months before travel, although some countries are different. 

oh and if possible make sure your vet puts the number of the EU passport on the health certificate as well. So it's all linked.