Interactive tool
Breed Travel Checker
Two things stop pets flying: shortened airways and breed legislation. Check both before you book.
Brachycephalic breeds
Embargoed from cargo holds
Dogs: French Bulldog, English Bulldog, American Bulldog, Pug, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Shih Tzu, Shar Pei, Mastiff, Bullmastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Pekingese, Lhasa Apso, Chow Chow, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Cats: Persian, Exotic Shorthair, British Shorthair, Himalayan, Scottish Fold.
Restricted & banned breeds
Import prohibitions by country
- American Pit Bull Terrier — United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Australia, New Zealand
- American Staffordshire Terrier — Germany, France, Spain (restricted)
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier — Germany, Spain (restricted)
- Bull Terrier — Germany
- Japanese Tosa — United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand
- Dogo Argentino — United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand, Spain (restricted)
- Fila Brasileiro — United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand
- Perro de Presa Canario — Australia, New Zealand, Spain (restricted)
- XL Bully — United Kingdom
- Rottweiler — Spain (restricted), Ireland (restricted)
- Akita Inu — Spain (restricted), Ireland (restricted)
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Step 1 of 4 · Route & timing
Classified as a non-commercial movement. Non-commercial moves need USDA endorsement within 10 days of arrival.