Importing a pup

dicey2

Im looking to bring in a German Shepherd pup from the UK in December

It will be 10 weeks old when it is ready for collection

2 questions

1: I know this might sound stupid but will I have to pay any customs/import fees/taxes or registration fees (besides IKC fees) - if so how much?

2: Are there any companies out there who specialise in the transportation of dogs from the UK to ireland?

I did do a search but couldnt find anything

Thanks

marley123

Found this on citizens information..

Animals coming from the UK

Animals coming to Ireland from the UK (or the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man) are not subject to the quarantine or passport requirements. In effect, there is a common travel zone between Ireland and the UK and dogs and cats can move freely within that zone provided they do not travel outside it.

marley123

For transport try http://www.k9express.eu/1.html

dicey2

many thanks for the quick reply

marley123

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ISDW

No import duties, or anything like that.

I can't help with a transport company, but a few rescues still take dogs over to the UK, so the vans have dogs in them going over, but are empty coming back, I'm sure they'd appreciate a donation and they could bring your pup back for you. I'm not sure which ones go over, but it depends where you are in the country as well.

NWSPCA based in Ballina, Co. Mayo do a transport run once or twice a month I think still, and AHAR in Kerry go over, I'm sure that there are others. Whereabouts are you?

john t

Why not drive over and pick up the pup from place of purchase?? Have you personally met pup and seller??

dicey2

john t wrote: »

Why not drive over and pick up the pup from place of purchase?? Have you personally met pup and seller??

havent met them yet but know of them and they are highly respected in the gsd world. the litter is not due to be born untill first week in November. i will fly over after that to view the litter

they were awarded best breeder in breed by the kennel club a couple of years ago.

i just thought it might work out to be more cost effective if someone collected the dog fro me. plus as you know that time of year is not great for sailing!

@isdw - im in offaly

john t

If your collecting a 10wk old pup in november i think pup should be born already, this is september. Lots of good dogs in ireland every day of week, But if you want too import a dog i would meet and pick pup and then bring home personally...

dicey2

john t wrote: »

If your collecting a 10wk old pup in november i think pup should be born already, this is september. Lots of good dogs in ireland every day of week, But if you want too import a dog i would meet and pick pup and then bring home personally...

sorry i should have been clearer - pup is not born yet. 1st week in November is due date. apprceiate what your saying about irish dogs but its the bloodline/pedigree that im going for as I wish to show and breed the bitch that I will be getting

i haved edited my first post to clear up the confusion.

apols

Sigma Force

As good and all as the reputation of the breeder is it doesn't mean a thing until you yourself see how the dogs are housed etc. The only gurantee is by seeing the pup yourself, I'd be wary of buying a pup from anyone no matter how great they were said to be even if they won shows etc. until I saw for myself and was happy with the situation. It'd be less stressful for the pup too if you could go and collect him/her. Could even work out cheaper than having to pay someone to transport the dog.

dicey2

Sigma Force wrote: »

As good and all as the reputation of the breeder is it doesn't mean a thing until you yourself see how the dogs are housed etc. The only gurantee is by seeing the pup yourself, I'd be wary of buying a pup from anyone no matter how great they were said to be even if they won shows etc. until I saw for myself and was happy with the situation. It'd be less stressful for the pup too if you could go and collect him/her. Could even work out cheaper than having to pay someone to transport the dog.

absolutely which is why i plan to vist the kennel and see the pups at least twice before I buy

transit260

make contact with a greyhound courier,(just ask a greyhound breeder)they will meet up with the breeder and place the pup in its own kennel within the van.The usual cost for transporting a dog from britain or vice versa is 100 euros.I have imported a few over the years and it works out very well.

Cherry Blossom

OP, I hope to be collecting a pup in the UK next year. I've decided that the kindest way of bringing a pup so far will be to break up the journey in stages, find the quickest route possible and the shortest crossing on the ferry. I think I'll make a weekend out of it and bring my other dog with me. If you are prepared to travel that distance for the right breeder you might as well make the experience as pleasant as possible for all involved. (It's also a good excuse for some rare self-indulgence ).

ISDW

If you do go over yourself, a lot of hotels on the motorways allow dogs in the room, such as Travelodge and Days Inn, they will charge, I think its £5-£10 a night extra for the dog, but as the rooms are usually really cheap, its doesn't add too much.

Chinasea

Would you consider having a look at the multiple dog shelters that have umteen dogs literally dying for a home first to see if there is any dog there that you could give a home to?

Cherry Blossom

The OP is looking for advice on importing a dog, stick to the topic of the thread please.

Delancey

Were I to pick out the pup of my choice I would be concerned that I might not receive that specific pup unless I did my own transportation.

Chinasea

adrenalinjunkie wrote: »

The OP is looking for advice on importing a dog, stick to the topic of the thread please.

Totally understand the OP's question.

I asked if it would simply be a consideration for him to investigate if there was a dog that he could throw a life line to from one of the many dog shelters round the country.

I think that is a reasonable and well meaning question to pose on a forum. Especially in light of the fact that when some people are embarking (no pun) down the road of getting a new dog, perhaps their first dog they are oblivious to the fact that our animal welfare shelters are maxed to capicty with abandonded dogs, and I like many others would question the need for us to be sourcing dogs from overseas when we have THOUSANDS wanting homes here.

star-pants

Chinasea, whilst your point is understood, please heed AJs post. Also if you have further concerns please PM me/one of the mods, do not respond on thread, thank you.