Veterinairy requirements
VERY IMPORTANT
Important information for exhibitors living in France
Category 2 dogs: a valid anti-rabies vaccination certificate, indicating the dog’s tattoo number will be required at the exhibition entrance for all Rottweiler, Tosa and American Staffordshire Terriers. It is recommended that dog-owners of the above breeds take the necessary measures to comply with article 211-5 of the 6 January 1999 decree (municipal receipt, when outside the ring and their cage, dogs should be kept on a leash and muzzled at all times) (Decree n° 2009-1768, dated 30 December 2009).
Note to foreigner exhibitors
I – The Customs are liable to require, to an exhibitor with several dogs, a tax declaration and payment of corresponding charges.
II – The admittance in France is only permitted for dog 3 months old, subject to presentation to customs of a certificate, delivered by an official veterinary attesting than rabies, Carré disease, infectious hepatitis vaccination have been carried out for more than one month and less than one year. For animals more than one year old accompanying travellers, only rabies certificate is required. You don’t need to send us a copy of rabies certificate valid for your dog. You just need to present it the day of the exhibition at the veterinary control. A French or English translation will be required for countries using a different alphabet. Dogs without these documents will be refused.
III – These documents are required for admission to the Show. The dogs must be in perfect health condition. The origins of each dog will be proved at any time. The official Vet may refuse the admission of dogs in the Show in the event of non conformity to health regulations.
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION - MANDATORY HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Category 2 dogs: a valid anti-rabies vaccination certificate, indicating the dog’s identification number will be required at the entrance of the exhibition for all Rottweiler, Tosa and American Staffordshire Terriers, as well as for all foreign dogs. It is recommended that dog-owners of the above breeds take the necessary measures to comply with article 211-5 of the 6 January 1999 decree (municipal receipt, when outside the ring and their cage, dogs should be kept on a leash and muzzled at all times) (Decree n° 2009-1768, dated 30 December 2009).
CROPPED EARS :
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Important information for exhibitors living in France
Category 2 dogs: a valid anti-rabies vaccination certificate, indicating the dog’s tattoo number will be required at the exhibition entrance for all Rottweiler, Tosa and American Staffordshire Terriers. It is recommended that dog-owners of the above breeds take the necessary measures to comply with article 211-5 of the 6 January 1999 decree (municipal receipt, when outside the ring and their cage, dogs should be kept on a leash and muzzled at all times) (Decree n° 2009-1768, dated 30 December 2009).
Note to foreigner exhibitors
I – The Customs are liable to require, to an exhibitor with several dogs, a tax declaration and payment of corresponding charges.
II – The admittance in France is only permitted for dog 3 months old, subject to presentation to customs of a certificate, delivered by an official veterinary attesting than rabies, Carré disease, infectious hepatitis vaccination have been carried out for more than one month and less than one year. For animals more than one year old accompanying travellers, only rabies certificate is required. You don’t need to send us a copy of rabies certificate valid for your dog. You just need to present it the day of the exhibition at the veterinary control. A French or English translation will be required for countries using a different alphabet. Dogs without these documents will be refused.
III – These documents are required for admission to the Show. The dogs must be in perfect health condition. The origins of each dog will be proved at any time. The official Vet may refuse the admission of dogs in the Show in the event of non conformity to health regulations.
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION - MANDATORY HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Category 2 dogs: a valid anti-rabies vaccination certificate, indicating the dog’s identification number will be required at the entrance of the exhibition for all Rottweiler, Tosa and American Staffordshire Terriers, as well as for all foreign dogs. It is recommended that dog-owners of the above breeds take the necessary measures to comply with article 211-5 of the 6 January 1999 decree (municipal receipt, when outside the ring and their cage, dogs should be kept on a leash and muzzled at all times) (Decree n° 2009-1768, dated 30 December 2009).
CROPPED EARS :
Dogs with cropped ears born after the 28th of August 2008 in France or abroad are not allowed to attend dog shows in France.
Exception: dogs coming from countries where cropped ears are legally authorized and provided that the FCI breed standard allows it. Dogs can be presented by a handler, but he must be able to prove that the dog’s owner is resident in a country where cropped ears are authorized.
List of the signatory states of the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals available on the web site.
Click here for information on travellers’ recommendations
Download Prefect’s order
