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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). |
| 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
American Pit Bull Terriers (Pit Bulls, Pit Bull Terriers)
Continental Airlines will accept American Pit Bull Terrier puppies which are between 8 weeks and 6 months of age provided they do not weigh more than 20 lb (9 kg). All American Pit Bull Terriers more than 6 months old or weighing more than 20lb (9 kg) will be refused. Crossbreeds with American Pit Bull Terriers are also excluded from this embargo. This embargo is due to the danger presented to our aircraft and our customers.
Bulldogs and other Breeds
Continental Airlines has completely embargoed French and English Bulldogs, American Bulldogs, the "American Bully" and American Staffordshire Terriers over 6 months of age or over 20 lbs/9.0 kgs. Puppies which are less than 6 months in age or under 20 lbs/9.0 kgs are permitted when the temperature along the entire route is planned to be below 85°F/(29.4° C). The purpose of this embargo is because these animals are especially susceptible to high heat, high humidity and stress and have proven difficult to move safely. Thus in the interest of these animals' safety, we have made this difficult decision.
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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