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importing dogs

  • 11-11-2011 11:23pm
    #1
    shutz
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭


    Hi all,

    I want to import a pup from another EU country, probably Germany, Has anyone ever done this before? how do I go about it? laws regs etc.


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  • #2
    mymo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭mymo


    Pup would need a pet passport, all the details are on the dep of agri site I think.
    Takes a while I think.


  • #3
    Cherry Blossom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭Cherry Blossom


    The dog would have to be vaccinated for rabies and would have to wait 6 months after that to travel. Am I right in thinking you are looking for a German breed OP?

    There are no restrictions at all on bring a dog from the UK, they can travel freely, no pet passport needed either.


  • #4
    ISDW
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,378 ✭✭✭ISDW


    Rules are changing from January 1st, less restrictive, check out the Dept of Ag website.


  • #5
    Cherry Blossom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭Cherry Blossom


    ISDW wrote: »
    Rules are changing from January 1st, less restrictive, check out the Dept of Ag website.

    http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/pets/changestoentryrequirementsfrom1january2012exceptfromtheuk/

    So they can travel 21 days after the rabies vacc. Is that not a lot of injections for a small pup if they can travel at 3 months old?
    ie. usual vaccs and microchip at 8 weeks, presumably rabies vacc at 9 weeks and second batch of normal vaccs at 10 weeks so they can travel at 12 weeks. Never mind the stress of travel itself.


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