Importing a pup to the UK

yukidomari · 22-01-2011, 02:27

That is your choice, of course, but never forget that there are many animals rehomed or rescued who appreciate their second chance even more than their first. A dog is never too old to find a new human.

Murph · 22-01-2011, 20:47

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Originally Posted by yukidomari

That is your choice, of course, but never forget that there are many animals rehomed or rescued who appreciate their second chance even more than their first. A dog is never too old to find a new human.

Very true but I have waited years for a czech and I want to get it right from the start

tikaani · 22-01-2011, 23:52

hi,iimported gus around 7, months, when i first got him he was very skitish but after a while we bonded quite quickly, at first i couldnt even put him on a lead, but to be honist, he did do a lot of travaling and then met a total strainger. then after a few days of having him he settled down and even got him walking on a lead very well. since then he has traveld all around the uk with me and even enterd dog shows over here with me and he has won 1st 3rd and 5th. although it is very hard bonding with a dog much older as long as you are patient and care about him/her its amazing what you can do. although saying that i would say that you should atleast have experiance with large, very active dogs, and make sure you get a dog that has had lots of interactive with people and animals, last thing you want to do is import a dog that is incontrolable over here. new blood lines over here are always good, there are very few at the mo, but if not meet the breeders over here, have a good chat, meet a few times, and if your not sure, dont get one...
best wishes from lee

GalomyOak · 23-01-2011, 04:38

I imported a dog to the USA at 11 months of age (male) who had lived with his breeder up until that point. It was really no problem, I bonded fully within 2 weeks (the breeder stayed with me the first week, so naturally he was very bonded to her in that time period). The important thing would be - if you decide to import - to work out the best and most comfortable arrangements for the pup, and be able to have full trust in the breeder to socialize the puppy correctly. I know there are other very successful cases of older puppies/dogs going to new homes with no real problems. And I know there are good breeders in Europe who will work with owners in such waiting periods if they know the pup is going to a perfect new home.

It's a bit more complicated of a situation to buy/import and own in the UK, but whatever your decision, please still let factors such as healthy, carefully planned (temperament, conformation, etc.) and honest breeding be your driving forces in purchasing a puppy - not just the ease or age factor. Lots of research!

Good luck and keep us posted!

Marcy

Murph · 23-01-2011, 13:10

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Originally Posted by GalomyOak

I imported a dog to the USA at 11 months of age (male) who had lived with his breeder up until that point. It was really no problem, I bonded fully within 2 weeks (the breeder stayed with me the first week, so naturally he was very bonded to her in that time period). The important thing would be - if you decide to import - to work out the best and most comfortable arrangements for the pup, and be able to have full trust in the breeder to socialize the puppy correctly. I know there are other very successful cases of older puppies/dogs going to new homes with no real problems. And I know there are good breeders in Europe who will work with owners in such waiting periods if they know the pup is going to a perfect new home.

It's a bit more complicated of a situation to buy/import and own in the UK, but whatever your decision, please still let factors such as healthy, carefully planned (temperament, conformation, etc.) and honest breeding be your driving forces in purchasing a puppy - not just the ease or age factor. Lots of research!

Good luck and keep us posted!

Marcy

Thanks Marcy - this is why I started the post in the first place - I want to get the best dog possible... in all aspects: health, temperament, breeding, conformation...etc
For me it is as big a responsibility and under taking as having a child therefore the early months where you 'steer' the dogs temperament/behaviour are vital to me. Let it be me that deals with any difficulties along the way. If any mistakes are made I would prefer to take responsibility for them

GalomyOak · 23-01-2011, 16:08

Are the requirements any different under DEFRA/PETS for puppies coming from rabies-free countries? What is the earliest age puppies can be vaccinated for rabies in Europe? Here it is 3 months/12 weeks. In the case of imported puppies, they aren't supposed to leave the owner's residence until 30 days after the vaccination (quarantine period)...really a very silly rule, since rabies is all over the place in the US (in nature, mostly - raccoons, foxes and skunks), and it is a very, very difficult, almost impossible federal regulation to enforce.

No titer is required to test for the effectiveness of the vaccine at any point, like it is in Europe.

Murph · 23-01-2011, 18:26

You still have to wait 6 months after the vaccination.

22-01-2011, 23:52	#3
tikaani Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 117	pups hi,iimported gus around 7, months, when i first got him he was very skitish but after a while we bonded quite quickly, at first i couldnt even put him on a lead, but to be honist, he did do a lot of travaling and then met a total strainger. then after a few days of having him he settled down and even got him walking on a lead very well. since then he has traveld all around the uk with me and even enterd dog shows over here with me and he has won 1st 3rd and 5th. although it is very hard bonding with a dog much older as long as you are patient and care about him/her its amazing what you can do. although saying that i would say that you should atleast have experiance with large, very active dogs, and make sure you get a dog that has had lots of interactive with people and animals, last thing you want to do is import a dog that is incontrolable over here. new blood lines over here are always good, there are very few at the mo, but if not meet the breeders over here, have a good chat, meet a few times, and if your not sure, dont get one... best wishes from lee

23-01-2011, 04:38	#4
GalomyOak Howling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 436	I imported a dog to the USA at 11 months of age (male) who had lived with his breeder up until that point. It was really no problem, I bonded fully within 2 weeks (the breeder stayed with me the first week, so naturally he was very bonded to her in that time period). The important thing would be - if you decide to import - to work out the best and most comfortable arrangements for the pup, and be able to have full trust in the breeder to socialize the puppy correctly. I know there are other very successful cases of older puppies/dogs going to new homes with no real problems. And I know there are good breeders in Europe who will work with owners in such waiting periods if they know the pup is going to a perfect new home. It's a bit more complicated of a situation to buy/import and own in the UK, but whatever your decision, please still let factors such as healthy, carefully planned (temperament, conformation, etc.) and honest breeding be your driving forces in purchasing a puppy - not just the ease or age factor. Lots of research! Good luck and keep us posted! Marcy __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."~Henry David Thoreau http://www.galomyoak.com

23-01-2011, 16:08	#6
GalomyOak Howling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 436	Are the requirements any different under DEFRA/PETS for puppies coming from rabies-free countries? What is the earliest age puppies can be vaccinated for rabies in Europe? Here it is 3 months/12 weeks. In the case of imported puppies, they aren't supposed to leave the owner's residence until 30 days after the vaccination (quarantine period)...really a very silly rule, since rabies is all over the place in the US (in nature, mostly - raccoons, foxes and skunks), and it is a very, very difficult, almost impossible federal regulation to enforce. No titer is required to test for the effectiveness of the vaccine at any point, like it is in Europe. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."~Henry David Thoreau http://www.galomyoak.com

22-01-2011, 02:27	#1
yukidomari Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 847	That is your choice, of course, but never forget that there are many animals rehomed or rescued who appreciate their second chance even more than their first. A dog is never too old to find a new human.

23-01-2011, 18:26	#7
Murph Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 54	You still have to wait 6 months after the vaccination.