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Pet Imports Importation of Domestic Dogs
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Related Pages: Dogs eight
(8) months of age or younger (any country) | Dogs 3
months of age or older (rabies-free countries) | Dogs 3
months of age or older (non rabies-free countries) | Frequently
Asked Questions
Domestic or pet dogs can enter Canada for any period of time (permanent stays,
temporary visits, or in transit visits) without quarantine from any country. Because
rabies is a federally regulated disease affecting dogs, Canada's import requirements take
into consideration the rabies status of the country of export.
For more information, choose from the following links:
NOTE 1 |
Assistance dogs that are certified in canine vision, hearing ear, or other special
skills are exempt from import restrictions when the person assigned the dog accompanies it
to Canada. |
NOTE 2 |
If you frequently import dogs or import several dogs at one time, you may be asked to
certify that they are your personal pets and that they are not for resale. |
NOTE 3 |
Commercial breeders can import dogs under eight (8) months of age (without an import
permit) on a temporary basis for entry in competitions if they can provide an inspector
with proof that the dog is entered in a show or trial organized by a recognized
association. Valid rabies certification is also required. |
NOTE 4 |
Dog owners must not import pit bulls into the Province of Ontario in contravention of
that province's ban. For information on Ontario's pit bull ban effective August 29, 2005,
visit the Ontario
Ministry of the Attorney General's Web site. |
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