MrsLZB Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hi there, looking at leaving Oz in a few months and we are hoping to take our boxer dog with us. Bob, do you know of the new ruling on transport by air of snub nose breeds? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPetairUK Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hey Mrs LZB Boxer are not classed by the airlines as snub nosed so pretty much all of them fly Boxers. If you have not go the rabies work started than get it started quicksmart! Rabies vaccination then rabies blood sample. Bob http://www.petairuk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sun lovers Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hi Bob i spoke to you on the phone a few weeks a go i have the griffon, i am awaiting for the results of his rabbies blood tests at the moment. I have just noticed this thread paddy is like a pug is it dangerous to fly a dog like a griffon. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPetairUK Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hey Sun Lovers Maybe worth having a chat about this. A big study was done in USA about number of dogs who had died on a flight. Overall it was around 1 in 10,000, but out of those half of them were British Bulldogs. The fact that British Bulldogs are snub nosed meant that the airlines then banned all snub nosed breed (Pekes, Boston Terriers, Pugs, French Bulldogs - but not Griffons). I think it is fair to say there is a slightly increased risk for a snub nosed dog, but for a fit and healthy Griffon that risk is still very small. Question - is it "dangerous" to fly Snub nosed dogs - as long as they are fit and healthy and slim - NO is the short answer. However it is more difficult as so few airlines will fly them, but from a veterinary point of view the risk is still very small. I hope that helps and anything else let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sun lovers Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Thanks Bob better put him on a diet then!!! will be giveing pet air a call as soon as i get the tests back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsLZB Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hi again, Bob. Sorry to be a pain, but flying from Oz to UK, Boxers are definitely classed as snub nose. Our boy has to fly to Sydney then onto Dubai and then London, as they don't fly dogs, freight from Perth anymore. All this has happened within the last two weeks. I have been liaising with Jet Pets and Dogtainers. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPetairUK Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hey I got the wrong end of the stick - sorry. Jet Pets and Dogtainers are both good so will know what is going on. I dont know the rules from Australia to UK, but why dont the airlines do the same rules the whole time i do not know. Cheers Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westwoodc Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Hey Sun LoversMaybe worth having a chat about this. A big study was done in USA about number of dogs who had died on a flight. Overall it was around 1 in 10,000, but out of those half of them were British Bulldogs. The fact that British Bulldogs are snub nosed meant that the airlines then banned all snub nosed breed (Pekes, Boston Terriers, Pugs, French Bulldogs - but not Griffons). I think it is fair to say there is a slightly increased risk for a snub nosed dog, but for a fit and healthy Griffon that risk is still very small. Question - is it "dangerous" to fly Snub nosed dogs - as long as they are fit and healthy and slim - NO is the short answer. However it is more difficult as so few airlines will fly them, but from a veterinary point of view the risk is still very small. I hope that helps and anything else let me know[/quote Hi, we are hoping to move to Perth, currently waiting on the MOC (15 weeks +), but if they give us the go ahead we have a Staffy and a British Bulldog. The Bulldog is very fit, lovely and slim, do you see any issues in getting her there? Also how do I find out exactly what I need to do to get them there? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Edwards Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Hi there, looking at leaving Oz in a few months and we are hoping to take our boxer dog with us. Bob, do you know of the new ruling on transport by air of snub nose breeds? Thanks Hi, We are flying out in August and taking our gorgeous Boxer dog with us! All going good and no problems - touch wood. Just hoping they reduce the quarantine from 30 to 10 days before we go. Good luck x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPetairUK Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Hey Westwood c Firstly, Perth is unlikely to ever re-open, so your dogs would have to go to Sydney. Also the only airlines who would fly snub nosed dogs are Air Canada and they only fly to Sydney anyway. First this is to get the rabies vaccination done 6-12 months before their flight and then the rabies blood sample 5-12 months before the flight, so that is the first stage and often more urgent than you think. Once you have done those then give us a shout for a quote and plan and we (or any other UK pet shipper) can help you lots. Hope that helps and if there is anything else then it may be worth giving us a call. Thanks Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westwoodc Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Hey Westwood cFirstly, Perth is unlikely to ever re-open, so your dogs would have to go to Sydney. Also the only airlines who would fly snub nosed dogs are Air Canada and they only fly to Sydney anyway. First this is to get the rabies vaccination done 6-12 months before their flight and then the rabies blood sample 5-12 months before the flight, so that is the first stage and often more urgent than you think. Once you have done those then give us a shout for a quote and plan and we (or any other UK pet shipper) can help you lots. Hope that helps and if there is anything else then it may be worth giving us a call. Thanks Bob thank you, I will sort their vaccine. What happened to Perth? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westwoodc Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Hey Westwood cFirstly, Perth is unlikely to ever re-open, so your dogs would have to go to Sydney. Also the only airlines who would fly snub nosed dogs are Air Canada and they only fly to Sydney anyway. First this is to get the rabies vaccination done 6-12 months before their flight and then the rabies blood sample 5-12 months before the flight, so that is the first stage and often more urgent than you think. Once you have done those then give us a shout for a quote and plan and we (or any other UK pet shipper) can help you lots. Hope that helps and if there is anything else then it may be worth giving us a call. Thanks Bob What happened to Perth quarantine please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Edwards Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 They have closed perth quarantine for the time being due to risk of bush fires, but as mentioned they think its unlikely that it will re-open. There has been talk also of them closing melbourne station too leaving only sydney. If this happens sydney is going to be one busy place and therefore long waits to even get pooches in there.... fingers crossed for reducing time frlm 30 tp 10 days. This would help reduce waiting times. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsLZB Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Hey Westwood cFirstly, Perth is unlikely to ever re-open, so your dogs would have to go to Sydney. Also the only airlines who would fly snub nosed dogs are Air Canada and they only fly to Sydney anyway. First this is to get the rabies vaccination done 6-12 months before their flight and then the rabies blood sample 5-12 months before the flight, so that is the first stage and often more urgent than you think. Once you have done those then give us a shout for a quote and plan and we (or any other UK pet shipper) can help you lots. Hope that helps and if there is anything else then it may be worth giving us a call. Thanks Bob We are flying our boxer out of Oz with Qantas/Emirates (freight) Perth-Sydney-Dubai-London. Or is it different coming in to Oz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPetairUK Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Dear Mrs LZB, Whilst some of the airlines will refer to Boxer dogs as one of the snub nosed breeds they are able to fly with BA or Qantas and so we can send your dog on a normal route to Australia. the ruling really applies to pugs and bull dogs to mention a couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westwoodc Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Hey Westwood cFirstly, Perth is unlikely to ever re-open, so your dogs would have to go to Sydney. Also the only airlines who would fly snub nosed dogs are Air Canada and they only fly to Sydney anyway. First this is to get the rabies vaccination done 6-12 months before their flight and then the rabies blood sample 5-12 months before the flight, so that is the first stage and often more urgent than you think. Once you have done those then give us a shout for a quote and plan and we (or any other UK pet shipper) can help you lots. Hope that helps and if there is anything else then it may be worth giving us a call. Thanks Bob Hi bob ive spoken to the bet about the injections, they are telling me I also need a dog passport, is this right? They don't seem too sure, thanks Claire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPetairUK Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Dear Claire Pets going to Australia need all the bits of a pet passport (chip, rabies vaccination and rabies blood sample) but dont need the pet passport document itself, though it is good to get one as it keeps everything neat and in one place. Also, instead of the vet just stamping that the pet has had the rabies blood sample you need to get the actual certificate from them. Anything else let me know Bob http://www.petairuk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westwoodc Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Dear ClairePets going to Australia need all the bits of a pet passport (chip, rabies vaccination and rabies blood sample) but dont need the pet passport document itself, though it is good to get one as it keeps everything neat and in one place. Also, instead of the vet just stamping that the pet has had the rabies blood sample you need to get the actual certificate from them. Anything else let me know Bob www.petairuk.com Hi Bob what number can I talk to you on please? Thanks Claire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPetairUK Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Dear Westwoodc Number is 01725551124. i am kind of away at the moment, but we have a full team who can help you. Thanks Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LojaChica Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Just to clarify............Dogs flying from OZ TO UK have to have Rabies vaccine 21 days prior to leaving Australia.............No follow up blood test is needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sun lovers Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hi Bob Have pet air managed to be able to get direct flights to Perth yet, i called last week after finding out perth kennels are opening again, then found out i was unable to get my pooch on a flight to Perth because he is classed as a snub nose breed, he is a griffon. I don't know what to do, he has had the rabbies jab and bloods all clear. i can't understand if they fly to Sydney why can't they fly them to Perth. Thanks for any advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPetairUK Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Hi different airlines have different rules, that is the problem. even though Perth is open, we still need an airline to get them there at the right time for Perth to collect them and with a layover which is not so long as to make the journey cruel for the pets. There are many different factors to take into account. The only airline who can fly pets to Perth right at this second are Singapore Airlines - as the others either get in too late or too early for the pets to be collected by the quarantine station guys or they have a stopover where we cant guarantee they will be looked after like they should be. Singapore airlines will not fly a griffon, so it may well be that your dog has to fly to Sydney, do quarantine there and then internal flight to Perth. We are working with Singapore airlines to ask them to fly a greater variety of breeds of dogs and we are making progress, but us asking Singapore airlines to change their rules is really David and Goliath type of thing. When you you want to go? we will help you in any way we can, but a combination of Perth opening, then closing and then deciding they actually would re-open and Qantas merging with emirates has really mucked up the journeys to Perth and it is hugely sad because it is the pets who suffer at the end of the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sun lovers Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 We fly out the 29th aug, I have had a quote but it's the trip I'm worried about, he is 9 and a very nervous dog, the thought of flying him to Sydney puts me off. What r the chances of Singapore changing there rules is it slim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaRich Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Hi , Just wondered how much you are paying in total to get your lovely Boxer over to oz?? We have a Boxer and hoping to go next year to Perth. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPetairUK Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Hey Lisa Rich We cant fly a boxer to Perth as the only airline who do fly (Singapore Airlines) wont take Boxers. Your dog would have to fly to Sydney and then do an internal flight to Perth - cost will be around £2500-£300 plus quarantine fees of $1305 AUD. If you would like a formal quote then go to http://www.petairuk.com and we can help you. Please bear in mind that you need to start the rabies work 6-12 months before the flight date, so early planning is the key! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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