Transport of Dogs | Pets
In this section we present information on issues of breeds and breeding, in general, and present information and links to information about specific breeds. Laws are in place - and being revisited - to monitor and control the transport of dogs. This is an important issue in the European Union, where trade issues across countries are so important. However, enforcement and monitoring is a challenge. Issues of transport are often inter-related to those of welfare and sourcing, including commercial breeding. These latter issues are primarily covered under those headings.
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Bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret to Great Britain https://www.gov.uk/bring-pet-to-great-britain These rules apply to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). There are different rules on pet travel into Northern Ireland. The Kennel Club - Overseas travel https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/getting-a-dog/caring-for-your-new-puppy/overseas-travel/ The Kennel Club statement: Travel arrangements between Great Britain and Northern Ireland -
According to the news item from Eurogroup for Animals: Commissioner Kyriakides welcomes new ‘Illegal Pet Trade: Game Over Report’ ; the top recommendations for the European Commission include: to issue a delegated act on mandatory identification and registration of dogs and cats under the Animal Health Law; to educate consumers on risks related to pet trade fraud e.g. via Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency; the digital Services Act to set up clear rul -
For more information please see the 4th Dog Health Workshop "Supply and Demand" Theme which contains links and resources that cover concepts and actions to address matters of health and welfare such as those discussed in the 2015 EU study. (Internal - aw_eu-strategy_study_dogs-cats-commercial-practices_en.pdf) -
The French Ministry of Agriculture, webpage concerning transport of pets: Information for the general public and travelers For more information : contact your veterinarian or your departmental Directorate of the protection of populations Travel within the european Union with his pet (PDF, 76.73 Kb) June 2020 (France, EU) Health requirements for travelling with pets to countries in the european union Come in Franc
