Export of brachycephalic dog with BOAS to hot country

RE: Export of brachycephalic dog with BOAS to hot country

Rob Loxley — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 08:25:40 GMT

Experience suggest that very few airlines will take BOAS dogs as cargo; the last pug we exported long-haul got driven to Paris and then travelled in the cabin with Air France.

RE: Export of brachycephalic dog with BOAS to hot country

kesholliday — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 02:55:23 GMT

I work for a pet transport company based in Australia. For better or worse, a significant portion of our clients have brachycephalic dogs.

Brachycephalic breeds must undergo an independent veterinary assessment and be in Body Condition Score of less than 5/9. Dogs with a history of dyspnoea, syncope, poor heat tolerance etc are generally declined. Brachycephalic breeds also travel in a larger crate to allow more air circulation and certain routes (e.g. with stopover in UAE) are embargoed during summer. The cargo hold temperature is maintained between 18-23 C, so hopefully tolerable, but this doesn't take into account time spent loading, sitting on tarmac etc.

I think it's fine to impose some conditions such as BOAS surgery and weight loss prior to signing the health certificate, or declining to sign if you think there is an unacceptable level of risk. Would it be traveling as cargo or in the cabin with the owner?

RE: Export of brachycephalic dog with BOAS to hot country

Julie Innes — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:31:27 GMT

We had a client who wanted to export a bulldog to Australia a couple of years ago (one of 3 dogs!) and he had trouble getting an airline that would agree to transport the dog, although I appreciate the journey to Cyprus is shorter! He had arranged for the dog to fly via Dubai, but in the end ended up leaving the dog with a family member.

I hate seeing people out walking brachys in the midday sun when I am on holiday- stresses me right out!

RE: Export of brachycephalic dog with BOAS to hot country

KMurphy — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:38:07 GMT

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You're certifying a fitness to travel, not reside, that's the owners problem.

Which country?

Neil

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That’s true. Thank you.

They’re going to Cyprus.

RE: Export of brachycephalic dog with BOAS to hot country

Cool — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:10:03 GMT

Difficult one. being from a tropical country myself where temp can reach as high as 36-40 degrees c and high humidity, i appreciate your concern. I believe the dog will struggle out there but this does not mean the dog is not fit to travel. Being able to live there is another question entirely. In as much as your concerns are well documented and your have advised the owner of this then you are covered. You can also speak to defra Carlisle to report your welfare concerns. Hope this helps.

RE: Export of brachycephalic dog with BOAS to hot country

Francisco Gomez — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:09:45 GMT

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to a hot country for 18 months for work purposes.

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Where? In Spain, loads of people have frenchies but they only walk them late at night or early in the morning during the hot periods.

Given that people sometimes maintain dogs in air con fitted houses, that might not be an issue.

RE: Export of brachycephalic dog with BOAS to hot country

Neil Wheadon — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:08:04 GMT

It's the owners choice, you have warned them. They have talked about air con.

You're certifying a fitness to travel, not reside, that's the owners problem.

Which country?

Neil