newfoundland dog to new zealand
Jul 18th 2004 | 9:55 am
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newfoundland dog to new zealand
has anyone shipped a newfoundland dog to new zealand. bertie is about to become an international jetsetter and i need some advice and reassurance.:scared: have some quotes for his air fare etc., but would like to know which companies are best and which to avoid. heather
Jul 18th 2004 | 6:35 pm
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Re: newfoundland dog to new zealand
Originally posted by heatherandpaul
has anyone shipped a newfoundland dog to new zealand. bertie is about to become an international jetsetter and i need some advice and reassurance.:scared: have some quotes for his air fare etc., but would like to know which companies are best and which to avoid. heather
has anyone shipped a newfoundland dog to new zealand. bertie is about to become an international jetsetter and i need some advice and reassurance.:scared: have some quotes for his air fare etc., but would like to know which companies are best and which to avoid. heather
Shipping dogs is expensive, perhaps Airpets are one of the most expensive but I'd rather pay it for my peace of mind. They know the import/export/quarantine paperwork and regulations and I feel I am reassured everything will be OK.
Hope this helps.
Jul 18th 2004 | 7:45 pm
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Hi
We are using Golden Arrow Shippers in Shropshire.... We are paying £1434.00 for our Border Collie, Jacob, to travel from Heathrow to Sydney... Apparently though this is about to go up to about £1840.00 when the airlines put up their charges in September!!..
Good luck and let me know if you would like their number..
Cheers
Sam
We are using Golden Arrow Shippers in Shropshire.... We are paying £1434.00 for our Border Collie, Jacob, to travel from Heathrow to Sydney... Apparently though this is about to go up to about £1840.00 when the airlines put up their charges in September!!..
Good luck and let me know if you would like their number..
Cheers
Sam
Jul 18th 2004 | 8:10 pm
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Re: newfoundland dog to new zealand
Originally posted by heatherandpaul
has anyone shipped a newfoundland dog to new zealand. bertie is about to become an international jetsetter and i need some advice and reassurance.:scared: have some quotes for his air fare etc., but would like to know which companies are best and which to avoid. heather
has anyone shipped a newfoundland dog to new zealand. bertie is about to become an international jetsetter and i need some advice and reassurance.:scared: have some quotes for his air fare etc., but would like to know which companies are best and which to avoid. heather
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHA !! a NEWFIE owner
We are sending our 4 newfs out in september, golden arrow shippers are by far the most competitive and helpful we have found !!!
P.s. we plan on breeding our bunch, so if your interested , we could hook up, canine speaking lol
Jul 18th 2004 | 8:16 pm
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We used to have Newfies too, when I was growing up. Fantastic dogs...Don't have any dogs at the moment, but will be getting another Kelpie when we get back to Oz.
How do you reckon Newfs will cope in Oz?
How do you reckon Newfs will cope in Oz?
Jul 18th 2004 | 9:24 pm
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Originally posted by bundy
We used to have Newfies too, when I was growing up. Fantastic dogs...Don't have any dogs at the moment, but will be getting another Kelpie when we get back to Oz.
How do you reckon Newfs will cope in Oz?
We used to have Newfies too, when I was growing up. Fantastic dogs...Don't have any dogs at the moment, but will be getting another Kelpie when we get back to Oz.
How do you reckon Newfs will cope in Oz?
We don't show them so we will probably sheep sheer them to keep them more comfortable
They just sleep anyway when its hot, wake up for food and go crazy for a bit when it cools down so i'm not worried at all.
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Jul 19th 2004 | 9:20 am
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WOW - FOUR NAUGHTY NEWFIES TO OZ ! - my hubby's having a heart attack over the cost of shipping Bertie to New Zealand. Every time he's naughty (which as a newfie owner you will know is quite often), I tell him i could buy 2 1/2 newfies for what its costing to ship him over. I can't wait to get him to Nelson beaches and into the sea (although at the moment Bertie "doesn't do" water), or much else for that matter. Do your newfs swim or do draught work? -
I'm a bit worried about what state he will arrive in when he gets to New Zealand. He's going via L.A. and I hope on the stop over some kind person at the animal control centre will let him out to stretch his legs. Can't bear to think of him in a crate for over 24 hours. Also concerned that the cargo hold might be too warm for him. Have you any concerns about your newfies on the flight? Will probably go with Golden Arrow, thanks for the recommendation - he's travelling with our fat felines as well so at least he'll have company.
Heather
I'm a bit worried about what state he will arrive in when he gets to New Zealand. He's going via L.A. and I hope on the stop over some kind person at the animal control centre will let him out to stretch his legs. Can't bear to think of him in a crate for over 24 hours. Also concerned that the cargo hold might be too warm for him. Have you any concerns about your newfies on the flight? Will probably go with Golden Arrow, thanks for the recommendation - he's travelling with our fat felines as well so at least he'll have company.
Heather
Jul 19th 2004 | 9:22 am
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love the photo by the way - will post one of Bertie when I can work out how to do it. Heather
Jul 20th 2004 | 8:40 am
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Originally posted by heatherandpaul
WOW - FOUR NAUGHTY NEWFIES TO OZ ! - my hubby's having a heart attack over the cost of shipping Bertie to New Zealand. Every time he's naughty (which as a newfie owner you will know is quite often), I tell him i could buy 2 1/2 newfies for what its costing to ship him over. I can't wait to get him to Nelson beaches and into the sea (although at the moment Bertie "doesn't do" water), or much else for that matter. Do your newfs swim or do draught work? -
I'm a bit worried about what state he will arrive in when he gets to New Zealand. He's going via L.A. and I hope on the stop over some kind person at the animal control centre will let him out to stretch his legs. Can't bear to think of him in a crate for over 24 hours. Also concerned that the cargo hold might be too warm for him. Have you any concerns about your newfies on the flight? Will probably go with Golden Arrow, thanks for the recommendation - he's travelling with our fat felines as well so at least he'll have company.
Heather
WOW - FOUR NAUGHTY NEWFIES TO OZ ! - my hubby's having a heart attack over the cost of shipping Bertie to New Zealand. Every time he's naughty (which as a newfie owner you will know is quite often), I tell him i could buy 2 1/2 newfies for what its costing to ship him over. I can't wait to get him to Nelson beaches and into the sea (although at the moment Bertie "doesn't do" water), or much else for that matter. Do your newfs swim or do draught work? -
I'm a bit worried about what state he will arrive in when he gets to New Zealand. He's going via L.A. and I hope on the stop over some kind person at the animal control centre will let him out to stretch his legs. Can't bear to think of him in a crate for over 24 hours. Also concerned that the cargo hold might be too warm for him. Have you any concerns about your newfies on the flight? Will probably go with Golden Arrow, thanks for the recommendation - he's travelling with our fat felines as well so at least he'll have company.
Heather
Roxy our 1st newf swims like a brick is tied to her back end!!! and we haven't tried the others but we are going to Ragley Hall on 31st july to water trials with coco so may give her a go.
Good luck anyway hope all goes well.
regards
Debs
Jul 20th 2004 | 8:11 pm
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Originally posted by heatherandpaul
Also concerned that the cargo hold might be too warm for him.
Also concerned that the cargo hold might be too warm for him.
Jul 20th 2004 | 9:19 pm
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The cargo hold is environmentally controlled to. See this link to BA site.
http://www.britishairways.com/travel/pets2/public/en_gb
http://www.britishairways.com/travel/pets2/public/en_gb
Jul 21st 2004 | 9:16 am
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the cargo hold is kept at 18C for pets, or so I am told - this is a bit too warm for a heavy coated giant breed like a newfoundland over a 24hr period. might have to get the sheep shears out prior to the flight.
Jul 22nd 2004 | 5:29 am
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Originally posted by heatherandpaul
the cargo hold is kept at 18C for pets, or so I am told - this is a bit too warm for a heavy coated giant breed like a newfoundland over a 24hr period. might have to get the sheep shears out prior to the flight.
the cargo hold is kept at 18C for pets, or so I am told - this is a bit too warm for a heavy coated giant breed like a newfoundland over a 24hr period. might have to get the sheep shears out prior to the flight.
Better if you don't intend to show as you can spot the ticks better once you get to oz!!!
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Jul 22nd 2004 | 9:21 am
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hi Debs
you mentioned you have clipped your Newfies - did you do their front trouser legs and tail - never clipped Bertie before so unsure what parts to do. Don't like to see a dogs "dangly bits"
- so will probably leave that area well alone - any advice gladly welcomed. Also does it take long to grow back again??
Thanks a lot - Heather
you mentioned you have clipped your Newfies - did you do their front trouser legs and tail - never clipped Bertie before so unsure what parts to do. Don't like to see a dogs "dangly bits"
- so will probably leave that area well alone - any advice gladly welcomed. Also does it take long to grow back again??Thanks a lot - Heather
Jul 24th 2004 | 1:29 am
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Re: newfoundland dog to new zealand
Originally posted by irishmolly
We are using Airpets next month for our dog (Weimeraner) and found them extremely professional and polite.
Shipping dogs is expensive, perhaps Airpets are one of the most expensive but I'd rather pay it for my peace of mind. They know the import/export/quarantine paperwork and regulations and I feel I am reassured everything will be OK.
Hope this helps.
We are using Airpets next month for our dog (Weimeraner) and found them extremely professional and polite.
Shipping dogs is expensive, perhaps Airpets are one of the most expensive but I'd rather pay it for my peace of mind. They know the import/export/quarantine paperwork and regulations and I feel I am reassured everything will be OK.
Hope this helps.
