Importing GSD pup from Czech Republic - Page 2

@Kies, I imported a puppy in April of this year (so, last month) before he was four months old from a country not rabies free according to the CDC. I contacted the CDC, let them know my circumstances, and they said that I was approved to quarantine at my home, but they needed to know when the puppy was coming into the states.

I let them know, but by the time they got the message and replied, the quarantine time limit had already been exceeded and his rabies vaccination had already taken effect, so they said no further action was required. (So really, he was never formally quarantined, but I followed all the quarantine relations which states he can't be around any animals or any people unless it's for care.)

He had to go through customs. You can hire an agent to do all the paperwork for you in the city the puppy will arrive in. After the agent clears the puppy through customs, the puppy will be able to be shipped to your city or closest airport. (I didn't know this, so I drove forever to pick him up myself and took four hours trying to clear him myself.)

I also contacted APHIS, and I believe they said that they didn't need to do anything and for me to contact the CDC, which I had already done.

It should be also stated that if you're importing from a rabies free country at any age, they said "no further action is required."

The puppy still needs to be cleared by customs. Also, if you get more than one or two puppies a year, the customs officer said they would consider you a business and you'd have to go through some extra loops, but he didn't tell me exactly what they were. It's just safest to wait until the puppy is four months old and have his vaccinations done.

I have imported quite a few dogs into Ireland from the Czech Republic, all from Duke who has been mentioned earlier in this discussion. Dogs were exactly as described and I have not had any problems whatsoever with paperwork etc. Honest and very approachable person with excellent English.

Check out Marsyas Kennel. I imported a great bitch that has exceeded my expectations in every way. They were very easy to deal with and always responsive and I did research and get references which they willingly provided and I got some on my own as well. Very positive feedback all around.

Importing a pup from Czech is easy, any of the well known breeders can help you. If you buy from Jinopo, make sure that both the dam and sire are listed as studs/breeding females from Jinopo, as opposed to a breeding where only the stud is from Jinopo. My experience limited to two pups has been that the outside females are generally weak.

Trust Duke, people here that imported from him are nothing but praise.

i imported a puppy from aritar bastet in czech a few weeks ago - zbynek sent me exactly what i asked for - my pup was in beautiful condition and has a wonderful temperament. cannot speak highly enough of this kennel. everything went very smoothly re paperwork etc and the UK is not the easiest place to import into with the many regulations and i could not receive her until she was 16 weeks old. it was obvious that zbynek had taken much time with her with early training and socialization - i was amazed at what she already knew!

Thanks for all of the posts, everyone! Now I've got some good advice and information to think over and some good contacts to follow up with.