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Health
certificates
-
both
standard
and
interstate
-
are
issued
by
each
individual
state
and
are
obtained
from
licensed
veterinarians
. If
your
dog
is
traveling
across
state
lines,
be
aware
of
the
different
entry
regulations
for
each
state
and
request
an
interstate
certificate
from
your
veterinarian
along
with
signed
copies.
When
buying
a
puppy
you
ALWAYS
want
to
get
a
health
certificate
from
the
breeder
and
their
vet.
NEVER
take
a
dog
with
our
this
document.
also
you
want
to
make
sure
it
is
less
then
3-4
days
old.
Puppies
are
just
like
kids
one
day
they
can
feel
find
but
then
the
next
day
they
can
be
sick.
The
one
below
is
an
example
- A health certificate states that your dog is free from infectious diseases ONLY... at the time of the exam.
Generally
It
will
NOT
tell
you
if
they
puppy
is
carry
a
genetic
issue
- If you are purchasing an animal, we strongly recommend that you request that an actual physical examination be conducted by a qualified veterinarian. This additional measure will insure that you are buying a healthy animal and avoid any difficulties that might arise during transport or after arrival.
- If you are using a commercial transport service (ground or air) the USDA regulations state: A health certificate issued within 10 days of shipment must accompany any dog, cat, or non-human primate that is transported in commerce by a (USDA) licensee or registrant.
- Each state has is own regulation about sending a puppy into it. You will need to check and it if there are certain things the breeder must do in order to send a puppy into your state. Any puppy older then 12 weeks old must also have a rabies shot. Before being flown.
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