How Long Would You Leave Your New Dog In Quarantine

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Over the years I've imported dogs a few ways and IMO quarantine is quarantine. The major deciding factor on how any dog comes through quarantine is the temperament of the dog going into it.

First dog was imported from the USA when it was still 4 months quarantine in Hawaii, followed by 30 days residency and then 4 months quarantine in Australia. He bounced through it and went to his first show (winning BOB and RUBIG) the day after he came out.

Second dog came from the UK as a puppy but went to New Zealand when they could still do home quarantine there. He also went to a show the day after he arrived in Australia (won Sweepstakes, BOB and MIG).

Third dog went from USA to Hawaii, did his 4 months quarantine, followed by 30 days residency and then he too went to New Zealand for home quarantine (and stud services) prior to coming to Australia. Was not destined for the show ring but after his time in Hawaiian quarantine, I felt that another stint in "gaol" wouldn't be to his advantage.

Last dog came from the USA, did 30 days quarantine and went to a show the morning he was released, on his way to Tasmania. His temperament was dreadful and that was one of the reasons he was never campaigned.