pepe001 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) Has anyone taken a dog to NZ and back ( 2 weeks later)? Hubby wants to take his 'potential (ie he hasn't got one yet)' dog on holidays. I have read both NZ and Aus websites re import/export and it seems easy enough. Anyone done it and have bad or good stories to tell, plus cost if excess bagage (labrador - 30kg dog I guess)? Edited May 11, 2013 by pepe001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Has anyone taken a dog to NZ and back ( 2 weeks later)? Hubby wants to take his 'potential (ie he hasn't got one yet)' dog on holidays. I have read both NZ and Aus websites re import/export and it seems easy enough. Anyone done it and have bad or good stories to tell, plus cost if excess bagage (labrador - 30kg dog I guess)? Would cost a couple of thousand or more. Personally I can't see the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) It would be very expensive for only a couple weeks or so and likely stressful for the dog, I wouldn't do it. SNAP Rebanne :laugh: Edited May 11, 2013 by Aussie3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 A very expensive exercise . They can't fly excess they go as freight ,you then have the vet testing prior ,permits ,crate etc . For exact cost call some comapnies but i would say $2500 plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Like everyone else has mentioned - it'll be quite expensive. Coming back not so much but going over factor in the blood test ($250). Can't see the point really - if you want to have a holiday you can't take a dog to most tourist spots. If visiting family then that's not really an issue of course (assuming they're set up for a dog/can have a dog where they live) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skye GSD Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Unless the import laws for dogs have changed in NZ, all dogs are subject to quarantine upon arrival so you would not have your dog with you for your holiday anyway. There is no quarantine period for dogs coming in to Australia from NZ. We brought our GSD with us nine years ago from NZ and the cost was $1500 - one way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labadore Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Unless the import laws for dogs have changed in NZ, all dogs are subject to quarantine upon arrival so you would not have your dog with you for your holiday anyway. There is no quarantine period for dogs coming in to Australia from NZ. We brought our GSD with us nine years ago from NZ and the cost was $1500 - one way. Dogs coming from Australia into NZ are NOT subject to quarantine. They have to be tested for Babesia with bloodtests, but no quarantine either way between Australia and NZ. Apart form the cost factor, I wouldn't subject a dog to the stress of arline travel for a two week holiday. Also NZ does not have the same dog friendly holiday accomodation choices Australia does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe001 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Just what I needed to prevent the discussions from going any further. Thank you everyone. I made the same points but didn't know the cost aspect. Hopefully that will stop his thoughts from running away even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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