Taking two dogs to the UK, what is the quarentine process like. Is it worth it or better to rehome or...?

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Taking two dogs to the UK, what is the quarentine process like. Is it worth it or better to rehome or find a temp home for the dogs.

I have heard some bad things about the quarentine process. And a friend had told us that has been through it that the dogs would be first having no interaction for atleast the first 3 days. So to put enough food in their cage for 3 days and plenty of water. Then to tape a bag of food to their crate for when they eventually get around to feeding them. She said a lot of dogs are lucky to make it out. Some die just from being there that long, many get lost and misplaced, some get sick and die or are euthanized.

So my question is how long is the quarentine process? Is it really that bad? Is it really worth putting the dogs through?

My husbands co worker is going to London to oversee a major project at their London office and he will be there anywhere from 6 to 9 months.
He has 2 dogs one is a Jack Russell Terrier and the other is an American Staffordshire Terrier.

Now I know the UK has an issue with pit bulls, is the Amstaff consider a "Pit Bull" over there or just the APBT?

Is it worth it to even try to take them or should he rehome them or try to find them a temporary home for the months he is gone? He doesn't want to part with his dogs but he worries about the effects of taking them with him.

Thanks

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Hello
First of all, YES, the Am.Staff is considered a pitbull over here, however, you are able to obtain a special licence through DEFRA when coming into the country under this situation. It may require the dog to be neutered and muzzled in public, but will try and find a link for you to the correct DEFRA page.

Quarantine is a DEFINITELY 6 months, which is a long time considering he will only be here 6 to 9 months. I have to wonder if it is worth this at all.

However I can thoroughly vouch for the Ladyhaye Kennels in Blindley Heath. It is where we keep our rescues and I know all the staff and how they are with the quarantine dogs.

http://www.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/ladyhaye-kennels-16373640.html

It is in an area not too far from London by car and your friend would be able to visit at any time. I was there this morning walking our dogs. It is close to Gatwick airport.

Add on - here is the link regarding the USA. If the dogs have their qualifying paperwork then they would not need quarantine.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/pets/procedures/support-info/other.htm

Add again. I cannot find the piece I have read before regarding a license for the dog, although I did come across words used to describe the pit bull - and American Staff was in there.

Where can i find one of these dog crates in the uk?

Q. http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.treehousewoodworking.com/Images/dog_crate_double_open_doors_one_hidden.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.treehousewoodworking.com/pet_furniture.php&usg=__7OaJWi66sOXv6HpYhUvUYX-vXRA=&h=383&w=524&sz=64&hl=en&start=2&sig2=IWd5R0LxYgsoshv3xPxPAQ&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=E6BkF2-5H4wGgM:&tbnh=96&tbnw=132&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddouble%2Bdog%2Bcrate%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=ZTmuS9iKFdL64Aarr7G0Dw

i have a male and female dog and need them seperating till they can be spayed and neutered next month as they are both 5month old and female has just come into heat, but dont want 2 of those horrid looking metal crates in the house, ive already got one for now, but would like something better looking

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I am sure if you wrote or called they company they could tell you. I am going to call them on Monday to find out if I can get them locally here in states. They would be great for loading the dogs in motor home when we go on vacation or to shows.

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