Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs-Australia

Shadowlands · 12-25-2011, 00:12

Also the compulsary (spelling?) quarantine on entry to Australia is harsh on a young pup/dog that has just travelled possibly half way around the world. They must be sealed into their crate in the country of origin (where they must have lived for a min 6 months) and then are only allowed out to enter into quarantine. I understand the need for precautions against rabies, but surely if a dog has been x weeks after a positive titre, the quarantine could be relaxed a little?

12-25-2011, 04:15

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Also the compulsary (spelling?) quarantine on entry to Australia is harsh on a young pup/dog that has just travelled possibly half way around the world. They must be sealed into their crate in the country of origin (where they must have lived for a min 6 months) and then are only allowed out to enter into quarantine. I understand the need for precautions against rabies, but surely if a dog has been x weeks after a positive titre, the quarantine could be relaxed a little?

I know, I think the quarantine should be 2 weeks at most. I mean the quarantines here aren't bad, they have a large enclosure to run around in, but no I agree, after a long trip going to a strange place like a quarantine kennel where there are a whole bunch of other dogs there can be quite daunting.

Enid Black · 12-25-2011, 13:00

Isn't there a regulation (like the one that puts the rules to go to UK and Ireland) that allows the puppy to have a blood sample taken a month after the vaccinations to get the anticorps titles and then 6 months later it can be brought without any quarantine?

The fisrt dogs would be very difficult to be brought there, I realise indeed, but it still would be better than the compulsory (that's the spelling Shadowlands

) quarantine!

Shadowlands · 12-25-2011, 15:49

Thanks for the spell check, Enid - things have been a little stressful here and my internal one has packed up

Unfortunately, the official Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service states "No additional documentation, vaccinations or testing can be completed to reduce or avoid the Australian quarantine period." The minimum period in quarantine is 30 days, irrespective of whether the titre test was done more than 180 days previously - if it was only 60 days previously, the animal must remain in quarantine for 120 days

. (The regulations state that 180 days must elapse from the date of the titre test before an animal can be released from quarantine, but then goes on to say that it must be there for at least 30 days)

On top of what is likely to be a very long journey, this is quite harsh for any animal, least of all a young puppy

Enid Black · 12-25-2011, 17:41

Ugh... I just know that I would need to be in quarantine myself with the dog, I would never leave the dog alone

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12-25-2011, 23:26

Yeah...it's times like these that really make me hate Australia.....

Ligerwolve2 · 12-31-2011, 07:32

Nothing much new has happened as far as I know. There are some wolfdogs but they are not bred to look anything like wolves. They are working dogs and not sold to the general public.

As hard as it is for importing I can only respect the lengths they go to. We are a very lucky country in alot of ways.

I would not want to see a permit on them (other than a permit for dog ownership in general) as I dont think this would help the image of wolfdogs being a special BREED rather than a hybrid. If they think they need a permit you can expect the breed to be at riskk of being banned all together.

Ive owned a wolfdog myself in the past. I hope to again in the future but its a rather expensive process and then at the end of the day the dramas of placing a puppy in the right home if you breed. That can be a total nightmare!

The best solution I have heard for importing has been to actually travel overseas, spend time forming a good bond and allowing the dog/s to mature before attempting importation.

Its a delicate situation and best handled carefully rather than diving in and creating a bad reputation for the breed right off the bat.

Dingoes are different again. They can be wonderful companions in their own way though. What an exciting experience for you.

12-25-2011, 13:00	#3
Enid Black Senior Member Zarejestrowany: Jan 2010 Skąd: Arezzo Postów: 1,142	Isn't there a regulation (like the one that puts the rules to go to UK and Ireland) that allows the puppy to have a blood sample taken a month after the vaccinations to get the anticorps titles and then 6 months later it can be brought without any quarantine? The fisrt dogs would be very difficult to be brought there, I realise indeed, but it still would be better than the compulsory (that's the spelling Shadowlands ) quarantine! __________________ Enid Black, Gianni, Spettro and Kira

12-25-2011, 17:41	#5
Enid Black Senior Member Zarejestrowany: Jan 2010 Skąd: Arezzo Postów: 1,142	Ugh... I just know that I would need to be in quarantine myself with the dog, I would never leave the dog alone ... __________________ Enid Black, Gianni, Spettro and Kira

12-25-2011, 00:12	#1
Shadowlands Junior Member Zarejestrowany: Nov 2009 Skąd: Vidin Postów: 391	Also the compulsary (spelling?) quarantine on entry to Australia is harsh on a young pup/dog that has just travelled possibly half way around the world. They must be sealed into their crate in the country of origin (where they must have lived for a min 6 months) and then are only allowed out to enter into quarantine. I understand the need for precautions against rabies, but surely if a dog has been x weeks after a positive titre, the quarantine could be relaxed a little?

12-25-2011, 15:49	#4
Shadowlands Junior Member Zarejestrowany: Nov 2009 Skąd: Vidin Postów: 391	Thanks for the spell check, Enid - things have been a little stressful here and my internal one has packed up Unfortunately, the official Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service states "No additional documentation, vaccinations or testing can be completed to reduce or avoid the Australian quarantine period." The minimum period in quarantine is 30 days, irrespective of whether the titre test was done more than 180 days previously - if it was only 60 days previously, the animal must remain in quarantine for 120 days . (The regulations state that 180 days must elapse from the date of the titre test before an animal can be released from quarantine, but then goes on to say that it must be there for at least 30 days) On top of what is likely to be a very long journey, this is quite harsh for any animal, least of all a young puppy

12-25-2011, 23:26	#6
Wolves Guest Postów: n/a	Yeah...it's times like these that really make me hate Australia.....

12-31-2011, 07:32	#7
Ligerwolve2 Junior Member Zarejestrowany: Oct 2010 Postów: 57	Nothing much new has happened as far as I know. There are some wolfdogs but they are not bred to look anything like wolves. They are working dogs and not sold to the general public. As hard as it is for importing I can only respect the lengths they go to. We are a very lucky country in alot of ways. I would not want to see a permit on them (other than a permit for dog ownership in general) as I dont think this would help the image of wolfdogs being a special BREED rather than a hybrid. If they think they need a permit you can expect the breed to be at riskk of being banned all together. Ive owned a wolfdog myself in the past. I hope to again in the future but its a rather expensive process and then at the end of the day the dramas of placing a puppy in the right home if you breed. That can be a total nightmare! The best solution I have heard for importing has been to actually travel overseas, spend time forming a good bond and allowing the dog/s to mature before attempting importation. Its a delicate situation and best handled carefully rather than diving in and creating a bad reputation for the breed right off the bat. Dingoes are different again. They can be wonderful companions in their own way though. What an exciting experience for you.