Looking for hints and tips with respect to transporting a dog to and from Dublin.
Im looking into mating my 3yr old soon to a stud dog in ireland.
If I cant make the trip myself due to work/timing Im expecting to use the greyhound guys mentioned on here before.
But...I haven't looked at pet passports etc. yet (assume the dog will need one) and wondering who has done this before and what if any experience/tips you may have.
Advice on transporting dogs to and from Ireland
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Re: Advice on transporting dogs to and from Ireland
We have recently been over to Ireland to buy a puppy, and after loads of research this is what we did!
We wanted the shortest ferry crossing so decided on the Holyhead to Dublin Swift, which takes just under 2 hours. We decided to leave the puppy in a crate in the car, they do have crates on the ferry that you can use. The advantage to this is that the security can check on your dog, however they are not the cleanest.
You do not need a passport to transport between Ireland and the UK, nor do you need to let the ferry company know.
We wanted the shortest ferry crossing so decided on the Holyhead to Dublin Swift, which takes just under 2 hours. We decided to leave the puppy in a crate in the car, they do have crates on the ferry that you can use. The advantage to this is that the security can check on your dog, however they are not the cleanest.
You do not need a passport to transport between Ireland and the UK, nor do you need to let the ferry company know.
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How close is the bitch to optimum mating time ?
P.M. me with details of potential sire Location, if Springer/ cocker and I may be abe to offer you some assitance in this matter.
As previously mentioned no passport is required, there is an option of secured dog kenneling if one is travelling on Stena as a foot passenger.
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P.M. me with details of potential sire Location, if Springer/ cocker and I may be abe to offer you some assitance in this matter.
As previously mentioned no passport is required, there is an option of secured dog kenneling if one is travelling on Stena as a foot passenger.
No great obstacles to be overcome if the homework has been done.
Sothern / Derrycullen Cockers.
Cork.
Re: Advice on transporting dogs to and from Ireland
As the others say , no problems in moving dogs between UK and Ireland , the ferry options safe/secure or consider a flight but you will need an approved crate plus costs will be higher but obviously quicker.The greyhound transporters have been used for years, again its about pick-up location for you that’s possibly related to your nearest area of greyhound breeding or racing. If you send her via the greyhound lads do be sure shes inoculated against kennel cough amongst the other usual inoculations as its easy to pick up .They will also take any paperwork you send such as breeding forms etc.
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Thanks all.
Talking to the stud dog owner looks like greyhound guys will be used when time is right...just have to wait.
Talking to the stud dog owner looks like greyhound guys will be used when time is right...just have to wait.
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Re: Advice on transporting dogs to and from Ireland
my advice is find a stud dog were u can watch the mating i wouldnt trust my bitch with anyone
Re: Advice on transporting dogs to and from Ireland
cocker1066 wrote:my advice is find a stud dog were u can watch the mating i wouldnt trust my bitch with anyone
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Hi, are you saying I cant trust the owner of the well known trialling dog I'm planning on using? or is there a more general point your saying I need to be aware of?cocker1066 wrote:my advice is find a stud dog were u can watch the mating i wouldnt trust my bitch with anyone
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Re: Advice on transporting dogs to and from Ireland
what im saying is sending ur dog to ireland with strangers for two to three days id worry about my bitch
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Re: Advice on transporting dogs to and from Ireland
cocker1066 wrote:what im saying is sending ur dog to ireland with strangers for two to three days id worry about my bitch
I agree I would worry too much I would have to be there
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