Import / Export a puppy or adult
Korthals griffon.
Exporting
Animals have been transported by sea for millennia and by air since the early 1930's. In today's world, transportation of live animals by air is considered the most humane and expedient method of delivery over long distances. IATA (the International Air Transport Association) ensures that both safety and animal welfare are addressed in all regulatory issues pertaining to transportation of live animals by air. Look out for the LAR symbol. Please seek professional help Via the Airline or a 'professional' animal transporter.
British (Imperial) Airways
Exporting for the purpose of this web site means to transport outside of the U.K. with relevant approvals, not to return. You (the breeder or owner) must have already formed a legally binding 'contract' with the overseas purchaser of the puppy along with all the government, European Union and Kennel Club forms. The majority of overseas Kennel Clubs's with which the U.K. Kennel Club has a reciprocal agreement, require a three generation certified export pedigree and transfer of ownership certificate. However, you are advised to check with the relevant National Canine Authorities to find out their requirements for an imported dog. You can obtain a list of authorities & clubs with which the Kennel Club has full reciprocal agreements from the Kennel Club year book - as usual, available to 'purchase'. Also note that the European Union also has additional strict regulations regarding the transport of live animals. Shipping your dog overseas needs expert care … Look for the 'IATA' , 'IPATA' and 'LAR' logo's / symbols.
☆ Kennel Club.® © - Info' and guide to 'Importing + Exporting' your dog.
☆ I.A.T.A.® © - Air transport Live Animal Regulations.
☆ I.P.A.T.A.® © - International Pet and Animal Transportation Association.
Importing.
The Korthals Griffon is still quite rare here in the United Kingdom, it is also not that wide spread in Europe either as its more suited to the hunter. Why would you want to go to all the trouble of 'importing' an example? It's simple … You increase the value and pedigree if you are a breeder as an 'addition' to the pedigree bloodlines here. Regulations in the U.K. have been relaxed in 2012 so as to harmonise with those in the rest of the European Union - This is a great help to the Korthals Griffon community on these islands. While in 'principle' it is very straight forward; choosing a Korthals Griffon to import is not! As in choosing a U.K. puppy, there must be certain checks done "first". And it is advisable to request the K-Locus Test be done on the puppy/young dog beforehand … Or you organise and do it 'yourself'.
DEFRA (the United Kingdom's 'Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs') has helpful instructions and guides toward the steps necessary to import a dog into this country; as I am sure the continental breeder will too.
☆ D.E.F.R.A
☆ Kennel Club - Pet Overseas Travel info'.
☆ I.P.A.T.A.® © - International Pet and Animal Transportation Association.
TRAVEL
Don't forget the 'Passports'
BREXIT and pet Travel to the EU and non-EU countries in Europe and beyond.
As the UK has technically left the EU; expect no change to the 'Pet Passport' scheme at the moment but there are additional requirements. When entering "for the first time" or returning to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) the dog must be microchipped, have a current and up to date Pet Passport (and an approved and valid Animal Health Certificate - if you have entered the EU with the dog - if coming from a 'part 2' or non-listed country), has been vaccinated against Rabies (and still valid) along with a tapeworm treatment (administered 1 to 5 days before presentation of documents). You are recommended to always check with (UK) D.E.F.R.A by tapping on the hyperlink above for updated information and also check with your travel/transportation provider; such as EuroTunnel, P&O ferries, Brittany Ferries, DFDS, Stena Line, etc. Some helpful links below:
☆ Euro Tunnel.® © - Road / Rail transport Live Animal Pet Travel.
☆ Brittany Ferries - Pet Travel.
☆ StenaLine Ferries - Pet Travel.
☆ P&O Ferries (Dover) - Pet Travel.
☆ DFDS - Pet Travel.
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