Can I Bring My Pit Bull?

If you’re the proud parent of a pit bull or other breed traditionally considered “aggressive”, you may have heard the phrase “Breed Specific Legislation”. These are rules and regulations that place restrictions on pit bulls and other types of dogs from being imported into or living in a certain country.

Every day, we receive inquiries from pet parents wondering how they can bring their pets with them. While we cannot change existing import laws, we hope to provide guidance on where you can take certain breeds. Here’s a list of destinations with little to no breed restrictions. 

Europe
Norh America 
Africa 
Asia 
South/Central America 

Europe 

• Austria
• Belgium 
• Czech Republic 
• Sweden
  •  While Sweden does not ban the import of any breeds, certain pets will require extra attention. 
• Estonia
• Finland
• Hungary 
• Ireland

• Italy
  

  • Venice does not allow Rottweilers.
• Latvia
• Netherlands 
• Poland

• Ukraine 
  
   

North America 

• Dominican Republic 
• United States of America
• Guam
• Mexico 
• Puerto Rico

Africa 

• Kenya 
• Nigeria
• South Africa 

Asia 

• Egypt
• India
  • While India does not have a ban on any dog breeds, you cannot import any type of animal besides cats and dogs.
• Indonesia
• Japan
• Pakistan
• Philippines 
• Russia 
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Thailand 
• Turkey

South/ Central America 

• Brazil
  • Brazil does not have a ban on any dogs, but birds are not allowed for import. 
• Costa Rica
•  Ecuador
• Nicaragua
• Peru

Planning a move with your pet, but not sure if their breed will be allowed? Let us help you keep your family together! Send us your questions today.