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bringing dog to uk?

  • 02-05-2015 7:41pm
    #1
    rottie 11
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    Im thinking about leaving for the uk in the next 12 months. Would it be possible to bring a rottweiler with me ?

    If I cant bring him then im not going


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  • #2
    muddypaws
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    Yes, you can take a rottweiler over, and in fact he will be more accepted there, he won't be on any list, so won't need to be muzzled etc.

    Get him passported, rabies vacced etc at least 3 weeks before you go.


  • #3
    rottie 11
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    muddypaws wrote: »
    Yes, you can take a rottweiler over, and in fact he will be more accepted there, he won't be on any list, so won't need to be muzzled etc.

    Get him passported, rabies vacced etc at least 3 weeks before you go.

    Thanks it doesnt seem like too much hassle anyway. Id probably come home every 2nd weekend tho and I assume that would b a problem bringin him home and back over all the time


  • #4
    ACD
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    There shouldn't a problem taking him back and over, the rabies is usually valid for 3 years (depends on what brand is your vet using, so better check with him/her) and the passport is for the pet's lifetime, so you should be fine. Would you be driving and taking a ferry or flying?


  • #5
    rottie 11
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    ACD wrote: »
    There shouldn't a problem taking him back and over, the rabies is usually valid for 3 years (depends on what brand is your vet using, so better check with him/her) and the passport is for the pet's lifetime, so you should be fine. Would you be driving and taking a ferry or flying?

    Im not too sure yet tbh I have nothing planned yet. I dont think id bring a car tho so most likely id be flying


  • #6
    muddypaws
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    Flying with him would be a hassle, but the ferry is no problem at all, if you have a crate in the car/van, he can stay in that for the crossing, or you can put him in one of the on board kennels.

    If you are going to be coming home so frequently though, I'd suggest you find a really good kennel or home boarder near you and put him in there. Alternatively, if your house sharing (and manage to find a house that will accept a dog) then your housemates might look after him each weekend you're away. I lived in London for years and was in a houseshare for a while with 2 dogs, wasn't an issue with the landlord.


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  • #7
    rottie 11
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    muddypaws wrote: »
    Flying with him would be a hassle, but the ferry is no problem at all, if you have a crate in the car/van, he can stay in that for the crossing, or you can put him one of the on board ferries.

    If you are going to be coming home so frequently though, I'd suggest you find a really good kennel or home boarder near you and put him in there. Alternatively, if your house sharing (and manage to find a house that will accept a dog) then your housemates might look after him each weekend you're away. I lived in London for years and was in a houseshare for a while with 2 dogs, wasn't an issue with the landlord.

    kind of scared to drive in england tho ive no city driving experience really :O

    But ya I taught flying would be a bit of hassle alright. I have plenty time to sort it all out anyway


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