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Re: Importing a dog - how does it work?
http://www.animalinstinct.co.uk/petp...-carriers.html
Hi, this is the link which shows how to measure the dog, they need a certain amount of room to lie down and turn around, our dog will not be 6 months so will be much smaller than yours, so we have bought the medium size 71x52x54. I have seen that some of the pet shipping companies can provide special made crates for bigger dogs, just measure him and see how it goes! Good luck QUOTE=Dave n Ailsa;10421147]Thanks for the info and link. Can I ask, what size of crate did you buy, and what size is your dog? The biggest they have is 80 x 56 x 59 cm. Do you think that's big enough for our dog: (he's on the left) http://www.carartz.com/other/can/hemid.jpg[/QUOTE] |
Re: Importing a dog - how does it work?
hahaha, have you ever tried measuring a curious dog? lol
That was a fail! I need a crate about 2 metres long apparently :rofl: |
Re: Importing a dog - how does it work?
The dog is easier to import than a vehicle. The dog can be less than 15 years old and doesnt need daytime running lights nor does it need to meet CMVSS standards. There are no bilingual requirements for a dog and it doesnt need a work permit if its going to be used for pulling a sleigh or herding sheep. No police certificate or IELTS required either. There are no restrictions on the dog sponsoring another dog from the UK if you wish to let your dog have a mate. No need for the dog to be checking ECAS to see if a decision has been made.
Pretty easy being a dog eh http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/.../1331876307796 |
Re: Importing a dog - how does it work?
Originally Posted by Dave n Ailsa
(Post 10421112)
Hi guys.
I just phoned Transat to enquire about taking our dog. We plan to fly out early March. They told me all their flights have heated holds, and can transport dogs all year round. Cost is $275 plus a customs fee at their end of $30 plus tax. They require a plastic crate (metal door allowed) and big enough for the animal to turn around in. We will need to take care of any documentation required (vaccinations records etc) So that's based on us organising everything ourselves. MUCH cheaper than using a company, especially if I can buy a used crate off the internet. However, we may still use a company as it's being paid for as part of a relocation deal, so why not ;) |
Re: Importing a dog - how does it work?
Originally Posted by Dave n Ailsa
(Post 10421112)
Hi guys.
I just phoned Transat to enquire about taking our dog. We plan to fly out early March. They told me all their flights have heated holds, and can transport dogs all year round. Cost is $275 plus a customs fee at their end of $30 plus tax. They require a plastic crate (metal door allowed) and big enough for the animal to turn around in. We will need to take care of any documentation required (vaccinations records etc) So that's based on us organising everything ourselves. MUCH cheaper than using a company, especially if I can buy a used crate off the internet. However, we may still use a company as it's being paid for as part of a relocation deal, so why not ;) |
Re: Importing a dog - how does it work?
When we started looking at flights we were going to go with Airtransat and the price was £475.
We just got confusing info from Icelandair, so we are desperate to hear from anyone who has taken their dog as excess baggage, thanks:D |
Re: Importing a dog - how does it work?
It's possible that the price is date dependent.
For example, the costs for us humans is around £220 each in March, wheres as it is costing me just under 500 to fly tomorrow. But no, I definitely described the dog as Husky sized, and she also never said anything about using a private company. She just specified that the crate had to be plastic. |
Re: Importing a dog - how does it work?
Originally Posted by Dave n Ailsa
(Post 10421553)
It's possible that the price is date dependent.
For example, the costs for us humans is around £220 each in March, wheres as it is costing me just under 500 to fly tomorrow. But no, I definitely described the dog as Husky sized, and she also never said anything about using a private company. She just specified that the crate had to be plastic. |
Re: Importing a dog - how does it work?
Originally Posted by Almost Canadian
(Post 10421564)
Most airlines only permit a dog to travel as excess baggage if the weight of the dog and crate combined is less than 32kg IIRC.
Did I mix up my words or something? |
Re: Importing a dog - how does it work?
Originally Posted by Dave n Ailsa
(Post 10421589)
I'm not quite sure who you are arguing with here, lol.
Did I mix up my words or something? |
Re: Importing a dog - how does it work?
Originally Posted by Almost Canadian
(Post 10421591)
I am not arguing:p
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Re: Importing a dog - how does it work?
Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian
(Post 10421241)
The dog is easier to import than a vehicle. The dog can be less than 15 years old and doesnt need daytime running lights nor does it need to meet CMVSS standards. There are no bilingual requirements for a dog and it doesnt need a work permit if its going to be used for pulling a sleigh or herding sheep. No police certificate or IELTS required either. There are no restrictions on the dog sponsoring another dog from the UK if you wish to let your dog have a mate. No need for the dog to be checking ECAS to see if a decision has been made.
Pretty easy being a dog eh http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/.../1331876307796 |
Re: Importing a dog - how does it work?
We brought our dog as excess baggage with Air Transat, we landed at Vancouver. Our dog was waiting for us at the oversize luggage area before our bags came out!
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