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Brachycephalic (Short-Nosed) Dog Breeds
Extra care is required when the following breeds are shipped because they often have hereditary respiratory problems. These animals are susceptible to increased risk of heat stroke and breathing problems when exposed to stress or extreme heat:
- Boston Terrier
- Boxer
- Brussels Griffin
- Bull Terrier
- Dutch Pug
- English Bulldog
- English Toy Spaniel
- French Bulldog
- Japanese Chin
- Japanese Pug
- Pekinese
- Shih Tzu
On the recommendation of our consulting veterinarian, Continental Airlines will now require the following to reduce stress and heat exposure when shipping or handling the above-mentioned breeds:
- Use 1 size larger kennel than is normally required
- Use a kennel with ventilation on 4 sides. (If the kennel does not have ventilation on 4 sides, modify the kennel by drilling 7 holes in the rear top and 7 holes in the rear bottom of the kennel using a 3/4 inch keyhole bit).
- Acclimate the animal to the kennel by letting the animal spend time in the kennel for several days before its departure
- Do not place food in the kennel during the flight, just water
- Provide plenty of water to the animal. Frozen water bottles with tiny holes punched in the sides make a great watering tool for several hours when placed in the kennel's watering dish.
Restricted Cities or Countries
| Origin or Destination |
Pet Policy
(warm-blooded live animals) |
| Dominican Republic |
Pets cannot be transported due to space constraints. |
| Greece |
Arriving animals require a Customs Broker. All documentation must be submitted to PetSafe at least 2 days prior to departure. |
| Hawaii |
Animals are accepted as Cargo travel only. Dogs (including service dogs) and cats must be quarantined 120 days upon arrival. The quarantine may be reduced to 30 days. Contact the Hawaii quarantine department for details (808.483.7151).
- Customers traveling with a service animal to Hawaii should contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Animal Quarantine Station for exact requirements.
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| India (Delhi and Mumbai) |
All animals are required to have an import permit and customers must provide the permit number at the time of booking. Copies of the health certificate and import permit must be provided to Continental PetSafe at least 2 days prior to departure. |
| Italy |
Commercial Shippers only (IPATA Members) at the discretion of the airline. (No individual shipments) |
| Mexico |
Animals arriving into Mexico will require a Customs Broker for clearance, and local broker fees (paid upon arrival directly to the Broker) can vary greatly. |
| Peru |
All domestic cats entering the country of Peru must be registered with the Ministry of Agriculture (SENASA) at the Peruvian Agrarian Health National Service. |
Embargos
Dangerous Dog Breed Restrictions
Continental will not accept the following breeds of dogs once they have reached either 6 months of age or 20 lbs (9 kgs) in weight (whichever comes first). The includes mixed breeds of these dogs. No exceptions to this embargo will be permitted.
Restricted Breeds:
- Pit Bull Terriers
- American Staffordshire Terriers
- Presa Canario
- Perro de Presa Canario
- Dogo Argentino
- Cane Corso
- Fila Brasileiro
- Tosa (or Tosa Ken)
Determination of breed, age or weight of the animal is to be confirmed by the animal's Health Certificate (dated within 10 days of transport). Additionally, Continental reserves the right to refuse any animal that displays aggression or viciousness at the time of tender.
All Boston Terriers, Bulldogs and Pugs
Continental Airlines will accept Boston Terriers, Bulldogs (of any breed including English and French ) or Pugs according to the following conditions:
- Puppies of these breeds which are between 8 weeks and 6 months of age and are less than 20 lbs (or 9 kgs) will be accepted at any time of the year.
- Adults of these breeds (older than 6 months of age and/or weighing more than 20 lbs or 9 kgs) are subject to the following restrictions:
- May 15 - Sept 15 None will be accepted
- Sept 16 - May 14 These animals will be accepted as long as the forecasted temperatures along the itinerary are expected to be less than 85 degree F (29 degrees C) or lower at the time the animal's flight(s) is scheduled to arrive and depart. Animals may also use the option of "day kenneling" to avoid the heat of the day for connecting flights.
Adult Poultry Embargo
In order to ensure compliance with the U.S. Animal Welfare Act, Continental will no longer accept shipments of live adult poultry, at any of our worldwide cargo or QUICKPAK locations. With the exception of the U.S. Postal Service contract, the embargo prohibits the acceptance of live adult poultry shipments for transport on any Continental, Continental Micronesia, Continental Express or Continental Connection flight until further notice. Please note that baby chicks or day-old chicks will continue to be carried per our guidelines.
Embargo for Regional Jets operated by ExpressJet Airlines
Due to heating limitations, Continental cannot transport pets on the Embraer Regional Jets (ERJ and SRJ) operated by ExpressJet Airlines. Regional Jets operated by other Continental Connection or Continental Express carriers may carry animals without difficulty.
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