Mega

Dear Friends,
I want to bring Cocker Spaniel. What’s the procedure for importing dogs (Cocker Spaniel) to NZ?Is it allowed at all?
Thank you in advance.

Mega

Dear Friends,
I want to bring Cocker Spaniel. What’s the procedure for importing dogs (Cocker Spaniel) to NZ?Is it allowed at all?
Thank you in advance.

happynz

Yes, you can bring a dog. It isn't cheap from what I gather.

Mega

Thank you for your prompt reply.Where can I get step by step instructions?

happynz

How much will it cost?

Moving a pet to New Zealand usually costs several thousand New Zealand dollars. We can break the cost down into:

Vet Costs before you leave
Getting a Permit to Import Animals into New Zealand
Air Transport
Quarantine Costs in New Zealand

We'll look at the cost of each of these items in turn and throw in a few details to help you get through the process successfully.

Vet costs before you leave

Your pet will need to undergo medical tests before you can bring it to New Zealand. These are described in the bio-security regulations at the bottom of the page.

A vet in your home country will also need to implant a microchip in your pet for identification purposes.

Coming from the UK allow around £100 for vet costs.

From the US, budget around $500 or so.

UK costs are lower because no rabies testing is required on UK animals.

If you are coming from a country where rabies is present remember that blood tests usually have to be performed at least 6 months before your pet comes to NZ. So if you want to come to New Zealand soon, best start getting those rabies tests done now.

Coastcat posted that Americans need to be careful about microchips as standards in the USA and NZ differ. If you are coming from the USA, you will save yourself trouble by getting your vet to implant a chip that can be read by scanners in New Zealand. In the USA the standard is a 125 kHz microchip. In New Zealand the standard is 134.2 kHz.


Permit to Import Animals

It costs NZ$130 for an import permit. (The cost is fixed at NZ$130 no matter how many pets you wish to bring in.)

A Permit to Import your pet will NOT be issued unless you have a letter from an approved quarantine facility (see below) confirming a space has been booked for your pet.

The particular pet import application form you need depends on whether your pet will be placed in a quarantine facility or not.

Download the Application Form to import dogs and/or cats into New Zealand from UK, Singapore, Hawaii, Sweden, Eire (Southern Ireland), Norway.

Download the Application Form to import dogs and/or cats into New Zealand from other countries.

You will also need an export certificate issued by your own country for your pet.


Air Transport

To fly a cat or a small dog to New Zealand from the UK will cost around £1,000.

Naturally you should shop around. You will find reputable shippers who charge both above and below the £1,000 mark. A good idea is to budget for £1,000. If you get a cheaper quote, or negotiate one, you can count it as money saved.

If you are flying from the USA, your small pet should travel to NZ for less than US$1,000.

Wherever you are coming from, bear in mind that if you are bringing a large animal, costs will rise accordingly. A proportion of the shipping charge is based on the size of the air-kennel the animal will need and another part of the cost is based on the animal's weight.


Quarantine Costs in New Zealand

Pets from a few fortunate places such as the UK, Ireland, Hawaii etc do not have to be placed in quarantine.

Instead, they must be isolated at the owner's home for 30 days.

If your pet is not from one of the lucky countries, you will need to place it in quarantine for at least 30 days in New Zealand. This will cost you around NZ$1,200 per animal.

There are four approved quarantine facilities in New Zealand located in

Avondale, Auckland (cats only)
Takanini, Auckland
Levin (North of Wellington)
Aylesbury, west of Christchurch

Detailed contact information for each of these four facilities is here.


Where is your pet coming from?
Complete Bio-Security Regulations

The complete (several pages long) of regulations controlling the import of your cat or dog depend on where you are coming from. Find your country on the list below and read through the complete documentation (strongly recommended).

Good Luck and may your dog(s) or cat(s) be thankful they have such caring owners.

http://www.emigratenz.org/moving-pet...w-zealand.html

annbee

Hi

Yes it is possible, we are using Golden Arrow, approx cost for our cockapoo is £1500.00. I cant find the number for golden arrow at the minute, it is on one of the threads.

Annxx

AMBER

We have investigated sending our dog (a weimaraner), she is obviously larger than your dog, quotes from £2000-3000. We decided to go with the most expensive (Airpets) because they really seem to care for your pets. If you do a search for Airpets you will be able to see their feedback.
Good luck with whatever you do.
Amber

garryhg

Hi .......

Our dog flies on Wednesday next week.

As mentioned, it isn't cheap..We are £2300 and all the vets bills are on top of that. Depending on where in the country you are, there are various companies who fly the pets abroad. Them along with your vet will guide you on various vaccinations and blood tests are required.

Most of the blood tests are required within 28 days of travel, but they will keep you right.

All the Best

G

Jac&Adie

We went with Airpets aswell. Would thoroughly recommend them. Cost about three grand (£) for two cats and a smallish dog. One cat is diabetic and they really took care of him.

mickey_d

[QUOTE=garryhg;5058899]Hi .......

Our dog flies on Wednesday next week.

As mentioned, it isn't cheap..We are £2300 and all the vets bills are on top of that.


blimey, we brought 2 dogs & a cat over for only a grand more incl. vet bills.
who are you using?

Frenchy

I brought my 2 cocker spaniels with me in January Molly (aged 4 black) and a deaf white roan, Milly (aged 2). Cost 3,200 including insurance and 8 days board with Golden Arrow. They are in the middle of nowhere in Shropshire! Wonderful people who really looked after our 2. Picked them up from Christchurch they were ecstatic to see us. 7 months on they LOVE it here!!!! Just make sure that you speak to the Kennel club if you want to get the pedigree registered for export.Good luck!!! Here are my 2 lapping up the sun!!!!!

helinuk

I have a quote of about £1400 to send our springer spaniel with Airpets.
LRH to Auck. we are doing all the vets visits beforehand otherwise it would be more like £2000+