Frequently Asked Questions on the Importation of Domestic
Dogs
The information on this page is current as of
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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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