Importing English Bulldogs

[BedouGirl]

I know some of the airlines (Emirates, for example) will not handle animals with flat noses and this could be what Engineer Khaled is referring to. For example, these airlines will not handle Persian cats. There is some sort of ruling on the length of the snout or something like that. As Izzy suggests, DKC is probably the best place to start. I am also hearing a lot of good things about Posh Paws these days.

[Tara86]

I have a bulldog. If there are bans on them, as far as not walking them outside without a muzzle, I haven't heard of them. I bought mine here & often walk her outside without a leash!

Breeds banned in Dubai: All types of Pit Bull Terrier, Argentinean Mastiff / Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasilerio / Brazilian Mastiff, Japanese Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terriers, Wolf / Dog Hybrids / Crossbreeds & any crossbreeds of any of these dogs.

Municipality prohibited list of dogs: American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bull Dog, Bull Terrier, Old English Bull Dog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tosa, Husky, Rottweiler, Doberman, Shar Pei, Perro de presa mallorquin/Bull Dog, Neapolitan, Argentinean Mastiff, Miniature Bull Terrier, Canary dog fila brasilerio/ Brazilian Mastiff.

Don't see bulldogs anywhere on the lists (old English bull dogs are different).

Recent document: http://www.dkc.ae/docs/Relocating_Pets_into_the_UAE.pdf

[Eng.Khaled]

I've checked with colleges and there's this list of dogs that are not allowed to be imported from outside, including:
1- All breeds of Pitbull Terrier
2- American Pitbull Terrier
3- Brazilian Fighting Dogs (Fila Barselenio; Brazilian Mastiff)
4- Argentinian Fighting Dogs (Dogo Argentino, Argentinian Mastiff)
5- American Staffordshire Terriers
6- Japanese Tosa (Tusa Inu; Tusa Fighting Dog)
7- Wolf

And there will be soon another regulation to ban the import of Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Doberman Pinschers, Chow Chow, Presa Canario, Boxer, Dalmatian. But all previous kinds are already banned from import, except for police.

Originally Posted by dizzyizzy

That's my point - I think Khaled is confused. As far as I am aware the dog breeds on the banned list are just banned from being walked in residential and public areas unless muzzled and on a leash.

There is also another list of dogs that are not allowed to be imported into the UAE but that only includes all the fighting breeds such as pit bulls, Argentinean mastiff, etc.

If the airlines won't take them the OP can still go through a pet importer.

[Welsh_lady]

And there will be soon another regulation to ban the import of Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Doberman Pinschers, Chow Chow, Presa Canario, Boxer, Dalmatian. But all previous kinds are already banned from import, except for police.

[/QUOTE]

Do you have any more info on this please? Only we are bringing our Dalmatian over in July. Dalmatians being banned seems very odd to me as they are not known for aggression or fighting - if anything the breed are known to be a bit stupid!

[Eng.Khaled]

I will try to ask them this question soon. I don't know much things about dogs except I freak out facing any! I will post the answer as soon as I get it

Originally Posted by Welsh_lady

And there will be soon another regulation to ban the import of Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Doberman Pinschers, Chow Chow, Presa Canario, Boxer, Dalmatian. But all previous kinds are already banned from import, except for police.

Do you have any more info on this please? Only we are bringing our Dalmatian over in July. Dalmatians being banned seems very odd to me as they are not known for aggression or fighting - if anything the breed are known to be a bit stupid![/QUOTE]

[BSC69]

Thanks everyone for their responses, if anyone knows someone with a Bulldog or has one themselves I would be keen to talk to them.
Thanks again

[BSC69]

Tara got any tips on bringing my babies over and living in Dubai?
Why are old English bull dogs are different? Are these a different type to English bull dogs ?

[Coldubs]

Hi BSC69,

I looked into this topic extensively as I was trying to bring my 2year old English Bulldog from the US to Dubai. The ban that everyone is talking about is not a Dubai ban, it is a ban from airlines from handling these type of dogs as they have difficulty breathing and there is a high chance they will not survive a long airplane ride. In fact, almost 50% of dogs that die in airline flights are bulldogs.

For us, it was a 15 hr long flight coming in the heat of August. I am sure you know how bulldogs handle the heat so we decided that his life was not worth risking on the airplane ride. Sadly, we had to leave him behind but are still looking at options to bring him. There are several pet importing companies, they are expensive but they could do it for you. I do recommend doing it now in the colder months before it heats up again. Also, an option is to bring him in shorter flight legs, maybe splitting the trip into two or three overnight stops but also pricy and difficult to coordinate entry into different countries.

Anyway, hope this helps and good luck bringing your dog...we definitely miss ours....

[BSC69]

Originally Posted by Coldubs

Hi BSC69,

I looked into this topic extensively as I was trying to bring my 2year old English Bulldog from the US to Dubai. The ban that everyone is talking about is not a Dubai ban, it is a ban from airlines from handling these type of dogs as they have difficulty breathing and there is a high chance they will not survive a long airplane ride. In fact, almost 50% of dogs that die in airline flights are bulldogs.

For us, it was a 15 hr long flight coming in the heat of August. I am sure you know how bulldogs handle the heat so we decided that his life was not worth risking on the airplane ride. Sadly, we had to leave him behind but are still looking at options to bring him. There are several pet importing companies, they are expensive but they could do it for you. I do recommend doing it now in the colder months before it heats up again. Also, an option is to bring him in shorter flight legs, maybe splitting the trip into two or three overnight stops but also pricy and difficult to coordinate entry into different countries.

Anyway, hope this helps and good luck bringing your dog...we definitely miss ours....

Thanks for that - yeah we are still trying as if we can not bring them we are not moving (typical Bruts!), I have heard that you have to keep them in a country for 6 months before trying to move them again (still keeping this as an option so wife has 6 month holiday in a nice warm country!!). The transporters dont seem to want to push themselves too hard, but have tried about a dozen so far!! Will let you know if I get some news! Although Lufthansa wil carry them if you can get him to Europe for a holiday!!?

[snouf767]

Hi guys, I've been on many forums and found out that a lot of people got Staffordshire Bull Terrier here in UAE, most of them imported the dogs from overseas. The British Vet in Abu Dhabi were not very clear on the total ban for this breed, I'm totally lost and stressed as my 3 months old puppy is waiting to join us in Abu Dhabi from Europe...Anybody managed to bring one over and if yes, through which vet???
Thank you very much for helping me as I clarify that terrible situation