nadooshkinz Posted September 11, 2003 Posted September 11, 2003 A friend of mine had her Lab. Retriever shipped over from florida, I think thats a good idea since there aren't many decen't breeders here, so if I did want to get a dog from overseas, does anyone have any recomendations? I'm not sure what breed I want yet, Any suggestions for that would be great too! :D I want a breed that is obedient, playful, not too vicious and preferably not too fluffy or hairy, and not too big but not to small...and thats it! (Gosh when it comes down to it, Im picky aren't I!? :lol: ) Quote
nadooshkinz Posted September 11, 2003 Author Posted September 11, 2003 Im replying to my own post so it will show up on the main page and people will notice it!!! Quote
nadooshkinz Posted September 11, 2003 Author Posted September 11, 2003 Sorry I'm a tad bit tied for time! :oops: Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted September 11, 2003 Posted September 11, 2003 it costs a lot of money to import. You are buying a dog you have only seen photos of, Quote
imported_nea Posted September 11, 2003 Posted September 11, 2003 Don't you have to go through all the quarantine hassles too? Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted September 11, 2003 Posted September 11, 2003 Oh! Oh! I'm in the same pickle! :-? I know who your talking about.. :wink: Thing is, they are thinking of another Lab, too. I asked her if she could give me the e-mail, website, phone number, and all the details about this breeder if she could. I hope I get a reply from her soon, though! I hope my next pooch is either a Golden, lab, or Beagle. There are loads of breeders that ship... problem? Not all are good. And as Mouse pointed out, you are getting a dog you have never ever seen before. You'll need to do ALOT OF research. Ask for recommendations from people you know of breeders who ship. I've been looking at breeder's websites for a long time now, and I can tell a good breeder from a bad breeder. Things to look for in a breeder? Make sure all the dogs are health tested and screened/scanned from any problems in the breed. Make sure all dogs are screened for heart, elbow, hip, and eye diseases (must have clearances). Most breeders will have a contract/questionaire, and also, take any pups back for whatever reason. A GOOD breeders cares for her pups and dogs and would never want to see harm come to them. A good example of a Golden Breeder (who I have yet to e-mail) is this: http://www.tsuwa-snapdraggon.com/Tsuwa/Tsuwa.html? (Have a look at Ash :wink:) The perfect breed for you. Well, the first thing most people think when someone asks what breed is for them is "A lab!" or "A Golden!". Of course, both breeds have excellent personalities, but remember, every dog is different. If you do get a lab, that does not mean it will be the sweetest thing on earth. Only training and socializing can do that. Also, labs and Goldens tend to get destructive when bored. You have to research, research, research, and do some more research when finding the breed for you. Lots of people think I chose the Golden because it is the "ideal family pet"... right? Wrong! I did so much research! Almost every breed of dog I researched! I found that the Golden fit my lifestlye the best (plus I was in love with the breed ever since age 4). It was sheer luck that I found Rowie. You don't find too many Goldens over here in BH, but there are actually SOME breeders here, and some are good! (I saw a Havanese breeder ad here once, big shock). I suggest you look at loads of websites, and when you do find the breed for you, research your breed! Look at it's Kennel Club websites, breeder websites, train your eye to find a good pedigree... etc. One more thing (sorry this is so long), before you go and do an import, ask vets in your area, doggie friends, and your obedience instructer if they know any breeders in the country or nearby that are reptuble. If you like, e-mail Dr.Nouni Coutts...http://www.noniecoutts.com/ and ask her. She knows almost every dog person in the country! There are also some families here, who are returning to the UK or US and have to leave their dogs (sadly) behind. Once there was a family who needed to give away their two poodles. Another time their Golden (Rowie :wink:). So check bulliten boards alot for advertisments. Also, the BSPCA once had a Golden come in (I was there), and another time they had a Lab come in. So if worse comes to worse, you can check in with the BSPCA and check if there are any pedigree dogs there, or a breed that you have been researching. Or ask them if they know a breeder, an organization like that is sure to know someone! :wink: Also, remember, a rescue can give just as much love as a pedigree. A paper proves nothing about a dog. I would be MORE then happy to help you with your search for the breed and breeder for you. :wink: Just PM me, call me, or tell me in school! :lol: Good Luck! :wink: Hey, I need help too... anyone know of a good breeder of Goldens that ships? :( www.petsmart.com is a good website to look at, just go to the "dogs" section and look at all the breeds... :wink: Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted September 11, 2003 Posted September 11, 2003 nea napisał(a):Don't you have to go through all the quarantine hassles too? Dr. Nonie Coutts Veterinary Surgery can arrange for your animal(s) to be exported to or imported from most countries. We can provide IATA-approved travel boxes, transport to or from the airport and all travel booking and local permits. We have access to laboratories in England where specialised blood tests, in accordance with Australian/New Zealand Quarantine requirements, can be performed. Some countries require the animal to be micro-chipped, this can be done at the Main Clinic. http://www.noniecoutts.com/ We also have the UK PETS scheme here, don't know if it would work if we are getting a dog from the UK not to the UK. Quarintine is for a month, but if you have a certificate, then I think there is no need for a quaretine. Also, if you get the puppy shipped to Saudi, and then pick it up from there and drive to Bahrain, there is no need for quarentine. You can check with Dr.Nonie... she is excellent! nadoosh, why don't you and I go and talk to Dr.Nouni Coutts, and also Happy Dog Training Centre? Also the German Shepard Club of Bahrain, and the Canine Association of Bahrain. All must have good advice... There are so many people in BH who have imported from Germany, UK, Thailand, and the US, I think you should be able to. All we need to do is talk to a few people and research, research, research! :wink: Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 the pet passport scheme- I think vets do this the dog has to pass health checkes and be mirco-chipped Are there no breeders now where you live with your Mum ? Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 mouseatthebusstop napisał(a):the pet passport scheme- I think vets do this the dog has to pass health checkes and be mirco-chipped Are there no breeders now where you live with your Mum ? Mouse, she lives in BH with me... :D And beleieve me, the only Bahraini breeders I could find on the internet where "Asil" horse breeders and Pigeon breeders. Which is really too bad. I have searched everywhere... there are almost no breeders here! That's why we import. Nadoosh, Dr.Nouni handles imports! http://www.noniecoutts.com Look at her "Import/Export" page. You can ask her about almost anything... let's go sometime! I just found out that Bahrain has a "Bahrain kennel Club". I have the adress if you want... :wink: This is exciting... :wink: Quote
nadooshkinz Posted September 12, 2003 Author Posted September 12, 2003 Guys... THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE HELP AND ADVICE! :D :D :D Rowie, I checked out the websites that you mentioned, Nonie Coutts was our vet when we had Polo! I'm really interested in the kennel club here, you and I need to do some MAJOR reaserch next weekend!! Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 nadooshkinz napisał(a):Guys... THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE HELP AND ADVICE! :D :D :D Rowie, I checked out the websites that you mentioned, Nonie Coutts was our vet when we had Polo! I'm really interested in the kennel club here, you and I need to do some MAJOR reaserch next weekend!! More then glad to help! :D Sure... next weekend it is! :wink: Quote
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