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If you fly there and choose the pup yourself. Pictures sent via e-mail/regular mail. Have your Breeder take some video footage of the litter. (This is a good option as you get to see the puppy eating, drinking, and playing, sleeping and most important in all kinds of surroundings) If you answered YES to the above Questions, read on THE BREEDER So now you need to find a breeder that has the dog with the quality's that your looking for. Building up a good relationship with the breeder is a good idea as she/he will be one of your closest friends, before, during and after the importing process...and hopefully beyond. Ask as many question about the parents as possible, discuss temperament, ancestors, health issues & test results, price, guarantees, contracts and any fees for "running on" (here come some of those hidden costs) as most dogs are unable to enter from certain countries before the age of 6 months. You will need their help to either look after the pup until it is of age...Or find some one that you (or the breeder) can trust, who is willing to do so. Any reputable breeder will endeavour to give you as much information about their dogs as possible...BUT in the end it is your responsibility to do your home work thoroughly and carefully. What you need to do now is contact your nearest Quarantine service and find out all the rules & regulations for importing into your country. Many countries have different laws, also certain breeds are not eligible to enter Australia. All this Information will be on the Quarantine site. THE LITTER The litter is born...the breeder has chosen the puppy most suited to come to your family according to your requirements. Some of those may be, did you want a male or female, is it for a pet, show or breeding purposes? The most important thing is, will the dog handle the long plane flight to its new destination? Many dogs do not have the strength to cope with this trauma. After you have calmed down and the realisation that the dream of importing a pup may just come true. you will then need to send a deposit to the breeder and sign all relevant contracts. Converting currency can be a nightmare and depending on the country of origin, you may pay less, others you will be up for a lot more! This includes the cost of bank cheque, postage, be sure to insure the cash just in case...alternatively sending the full amount instead is a better option for your pocket! TESTS There is s series of vaccines & tests that a dog must have before entering the country, the most important being the RNATT(rabies). A puppy can not have this vaccine until it reaches 3 months of age (12 weeks). After the vaccine one month later the Vet will take a blood sample and providing all is well, you will be allowed to proceed with the import. Quarantine will be lifted approx. 180 days after this test. OK, so now you have a few choices on his/her stay. You can either, allow the pup to be 2} run on" for 135 days and 45 days quarantine. 3} 120 days stay and a 60 days quarantine. as long as the total of days after the blood test is 180 all will be in order. So your little pup will be almost 10 months of age when you finally see him/her. THE TRIP After the tests have been performed and you have received the original copy of the "permit to import" that must be signed by a Government approved Veterinarian. You are then required to send it to the Quarantine station of your choice with the correct fee, you will then be informed if all is done correctly. A copy of the paperwork will be sent back to the breeder, this must be attached to the sealed travel crate when your pup is flown to you. Once the container is sealed it is unable to be opened until it arrives at its destination. The airport staff should care for your dog in a respectable manner. If you have any concerns regarding this matter then please contact the relevant Airport with your queries. ARRIVAL On arrival into Australia, the staff from the selected quarantine station will greet your puppy and make sure all is in order. It will be then taken back to the station to have a Veterinary Check, to make sure it is healthy and stress fee and the relevant paperwork will be checked. Please note most stations do not accept dogs on week ends or public holidays. You will be unable to see your puppy until after it has been settled into its kennel, which will be its new home for the next 30 or so days. Providing it is the normal visiting hours, you are encouraged to visit your dog on regular basis. This way it will become accustomed to its new owner and be a lot less stress for the puppy. COLLECTION The day as come to collect you're brand new puppy and take it home. You will need to understand that it has been through a lot in the last few weeks and will be a bit worried as to what is happening. With the love and care it deserves, you can rest assure it will sure settle in to its new surroundings. Here is a small list that may help make your search a little easier. Good luck. Quarantine Stations. New Zealand United Kingdom United States of America Canada Shipping and Transport. Article on shipping Your Pet Other Links World Dialling Codes World Time Server Foreign Exchange Calculator Currency converter
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