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i want to know because i want to buy a dog but it would have to be shipped to where I live.
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Chances are that a little serious investigation on your part will bring you to a responsible breeder that is close to home. While there are many responsible show breeders who ship dogs and even import or export to Japan and Europe, it is also true that many sleezy dealers in dogs ship dogs to unsuspecting and buyers who do not know how to check the sellers out, or even how to determine whether a dog is a good dog or not.
First, make sure that you can verify the person shipping is not scamming you and is actually a show person who breeds dogs. If they are, you should be able to see a website that includes show photos as well as pedigrees, and should be able to verify that they are who they say they are. Do not jump on a sale. A responsible breeder will not simply ship you a dog. Plan on correspondence that will likely last several months before any shipment takes place--if at all. The breeder needs to know that he or she is dealing with a responsible buyer who will provide a loving and safe home for a dog--in short--that you are a responsible buyer. Likewise, as a buyer, you must gradually get to know something about the breeder's history and experience in the breed, in the parents of the litter that currently has puppies, as well as the health and condition of puppies. Ask, especially why the breeder is selling any puppies as pets rather than keeping them. Breeders always keep the most promising pups for their next generation in the ring, but should be willing to discuss the flaws of the puppies being made available as pets. Despite these flaws, you should expect generally healthy puppies. Expect a responsible breeder to either spay or neuter puppies before they are shipped, or retain papers until you spay or neuter them. Many breeders today are having the surgery done prior to shipping. Serious breeders really interesting in improving the breed do not sell puppies under 5-6 months of age, so these puppies can very safely be spayed or neutered prior to shipping.
Airlines will require a health certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian no more than 10 days prior to shipping. That certificate confirms that the dog is innoculated against rabies, is free of parasites, has a healthy heart for flying. Airlines also require that food and water be provided by the sender as well as an airline approved crate for shipping. The cost for shipping as well as the cost of the shipping crate is typically paid for by the buyer separate from the cost of the dog.
Dogs are shipped via airline cargo. The only US airline that has air conditioned cargo as well as air conditioned vehicles to remove cargo from the plane to the terminal is Continental. All other airlines refuse to ship dogs when the outside temperature at any part of the route exceed 80 degrees in the summer months. No airline will accept Pugs, Boston terriers, or bull dogs for cargo because of possible issues due to the punched in noses.
Dogs are shipped on the basis of the weight. Weigh the dog in an airline approved crate. A 6 pound dog in its crate just ran me $219 to ship from Chicago to Raleigh via Continental's Quick Pack plan for shipping animals. Here is their link for further information.
Chances are that a little serious investigation on your part will bring you to a responsible breeder that is close to home. While there are many responsible show breeders who ship dogs and even import or export to Japan and Europe, it is also true that many sleezy dealers in dogs ship dogs to unsuspecting and buyers who do not know how to check the sellers out, or even how to determine whether a dog is a good dog or not.
First, make sure that you can verify the person shipping is not scamming you and is actually a show person who breeds dogs. If they are, you should be able to see a website that includes show photos as well as pedigrees, and should be able to verify that they are who they say they are. Do not jump on a sale. A responsible breeder will not simply ship you a dog. Plan on correspondence that will likely last several months before any shipment takes place--if at all. The breeder needs to know that he or she is dealing with a responsible buyer who will provide a loving and safe home for a dog--in short--that you are a responsible buyer. Likewise, as a buyer, you must gradually get to know something about the breeder's history and experience in the breed, in the parents of the litter that currently has puppies, as well as the health and condition of puppies. Ask, especially why the breeder is selling any puppies as pets rather than keeping them. Breeders always keep the most promising pups for their next generation in the ring, but should be willing to discuss the flaws of the puppies being made available as pets. Despite these flaws, you should expect generally healthy puppies. Expect a responsible breeder to either spay or neuter puppies before they are shipped, or retain papers until you spay or neuter them. Many breeders today are having the surgery done prior to shipping. Serious breeders really interesting in improving the breed do not sell puppies under 5-6 months of age, so these puppies can very safely be spayed or neutered prior to shipping.
Airlines will require a health certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian no more than 10 days prior to shipping. That certificate confirms that the dog is innoculated against rabies, is free of parasites, has a healthy heart for flying. Airlines also require that food and water be provided by the sender as well as an airline approved crate for shipping. The cost for shipping as well as the cost of the shipping crate is typically paid for by the buyer separate from the cost of the dog.
Dogs are shipped via airline cargo. The only US airline that has air conditioned cargo as well as air conditioned vehicles to remove cargo from the plane to the terminal is Continental. All other airlines refuse to ship dogs when the outside temperature at any part of the route exceed 80 degrees in the summer months. No airline will accept Pugs, Boston terriers, or bull dogs for cargo because of possible issues due to the punched in noses.
Dogs are shipped on the basis of the weight. Weigh the dog in an airline approved crate. A 6 pound dog in its crate just ran me $219 to ship from Chicago to Raleigh via Continental's Quick Pack plan for shipping animals. Here is their link for further information.
Do you need to have a health certificate for a dog?
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In August we are moving to Korea to be with my Husband on a command sponsored tour, Do we need to obtain a health certificate for our dog? And do we have to pay for the dogs travel?
Thanks Dina, that site was very helpful! :D But on the travel expense of our pet, doesnt the military provide the travel expenses just not the care expense?
Answer
Yes, you will need to obtain a USDA/APHIS United States Interstate an International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals (APHIS Form 7001). The form isn't available online for download as it is in sextuplicate and the forms are numbered. It is only good for 10 days from the date stamped. You will also need a current rabies certificate. The rabies shot must be given more than 30 days before entering the country, but less than a year; South Korea does not recognize 3 year rabies certificates.
Not all vets (in the US) are USDA accredited to use the USDA form (APHIS Form 7001). You will need to call your vet to specifically ask about authorization. They will have a letter of authorization from the Area Veterinarian in Charge for that specific State. Your other option is to call the office of the Veterinary Services Area Veterinarian in Charge or the office of the State Veterinarian in your State to verify if a specific veterinarian is accredited or to obtain a list of accredited veterinarians in your area. The list is available at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/downloads/vsavic.pdf
The offices listed in the .pdf are where you then need to take or mail the form to get the actual seal affixed. If you are military, base vets are all accredited and most states allow them to possess/use the seal (which will save you a trip to the USDA office).
Current endorsement fees are $35.00 for the first animal and $6.25 for each additional animal listed on the form. Fees are scheduled to increase October 1, 2010. Fee info is near the bottom of the page. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/fmd/vs_import_export_fees.shtml#13020
They do also list the cost of endorsement fees if you need them signed outside of normal business hours (after hours/weekends/holidays). It also has the fee schedule for those going to England/EU/Japan or any country that requires a FAVN.
As for travel costs, no, the military will not pay for their travel and you should be aware that it is generally 2-3X more expensive to ship animals back to the US. You can, however, deduct them on your income taxes as part of moving expenses.
Most of the airlines have heat embargoes in effect for checked baggage and cargo pets from June through September as the temps will be above 85 degrees. Additionally, most of the Asian airlines (including KAL) will not accept the pet as checked baggage if the total weight of the dog (in the crate) is 70 pounds or more; it will have to go as cargo (which means additional fees will be collected at the quarantine office at ICN as well as being more expensive than checked baggage fees).
As long as your dog's rabies vax is within the stated time frame, the animal will not be quarantined. The same basically applies to animals going back to the US from Korea, except that instead of the APHIS form, you will get the Korean version.
If you are flying over with the MM, you will need to make arrangements at one of the base kennels as base lodging (like the Dragon Hill Lodge at Yongsan) do not allow pets. You should also be aware that some base housing is no-pets which means you will have to request a waiver to live off post.
Yes, you will need to obtain a USDA/APHIS United States Interstate an International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals (APHIS Form 7001). The form isn't available online for download as it is in sextuplicate and the forms are numbered. It is only good for 10 days from the date stamped. You will also need a current rabies certificate. The rabies shot must be given more than 30 days before entering the country, but less than a year; South Korea does not recognize 3 year rabies certificates.
Not all vets (in the US) are USDA accredited to use the USDA form (APHIS Form 7001). You will need to call your vet to specifically ask about authorization. They will have a letter of authorization from the Area Veterinarian in Charge for that specific State. Your other option is to call the office of the Veterinary Services Area Veterinarian in Charge or the office of the State Veterinarian in your State to verify if a specific veterinarian is accredited or to obtain a list of accredited veterinarians in your area. The list is available at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/downloads/vsavic.pdf
The offices listed in the .pdf are where you then need to take or mail the form to get the actual seal affixed. If you are military, base vets are all accredited and most states allow them to possess/use the seal (which will save you a trip to the USDA office).
Current endorsement fees are $35.00 for the first animal and $6.25 for each additional animal listed on the form. Fees are scheduled to increase October 1, 2010. Fee info is near the bottom of the page. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/fmd/vs_import_export_fees.shtml#13020
They do also list the cost of endorsement fees if you need them signed outside of normal business hours (after hours/weekends/holidays). It also has the fee schedule for those going to England/EU/Japan or any country that requires a FAVN.
As for travel costs, no, the military will not pay for their travel and you should be aware that it is generally 2-3X more expensive to ship animals back to the US. You can, however, deduct them on your income taxes as part of moving expenses.
Most of the airlines have heat embargoes in effect for checked baggage and cargo pets from June through September as the temps will be above 85 degrees. Additionally, most of the Asian airlines (including KAL) will not accept the pet as checked baggage if the total weight of the dog (in the crate) is 70 pounds or more; it will have to go as cargo (which means additional fees will be collected at the quarantine office at ICN as well as being more expensive than checked baggage fees).
As long as your dog's rabies vax is within the stated time frame, the animal will not be quarantined. The same basically applies to animals going back to the US from Korea, except that instead of the APHIS form, you will get the Korean version.
If you are flying over with the MM, you will need to make arrangements at one of the base kennels as base lodging (like the Dragon Hill Lodge at Yongsan) do not allow pets. You should also be aware that some base housing is no-pets which means you will have to request a waiver to live off post.
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