CANADA	USA
VACCINATIONS	Must be Up to Date, need to verify with Vaccination certificate Rabies Vaccine at least 21 days prior to entry (dogs over 3 months)	Must be Up to Date, need to verify with Vaccination ertificate Rabies Vaccine at least 21 days prior to entry (dogs over 4 months)
IMPORT PERMITS	None if coming from USA, but possibly from other countries	August 1, 2024, you need to complete the CDC Dog Import Form online for each dog entering the U.S. from Canada, regardless of whether it’s a low-risk rabies country, and the dog must be at least six months old.
HEALTH CERTIFICATE	Required for travel by Sea or Air and depends on country, not USA, but recommended	Not required for most dogs if coming from Canada, but recommended
TAPEWORM TREATMENT	May be required upon entry if coming from Finland, Iceland or Ireland, not USA	Not required for most dogs if coming from Canada, but yes from some countries
INSPECTION ON ARRIVAL	Dog subject to inspection on arrival by CFIA	Dog subject to inspection on arrival by CBP
QUARANTINE	None required from USA if dog passes inspection; some countries trigger quarantine	None required from Canada if dog passes inspection; some countries triggers quarantine
MICROCHIP	Not mandatory but recommended	Not mandatory but recommended; check with your destination State

 

BREED RESTRICTIONS

American Pit Bull Terrier   American Staffordshire Terrier   Staffordshire Bull Terrier Any dog that is a mix of these breeds

No Pit Bull restrictions but Check with your City or State of Destination (e.g. Colorado, Ohio, Michigan, and Miami)

 

Make sure to check the specific rules based on your travel route and origin country, as they may vary. It’s a good idea to prepare well in advance and consult the Canadian government’s official website for up-to-date details before traveling. You can find the official rules and guidelines for bringing pets into Canada on the Canada Border   Services   Agency   (CBSA)   website: CBSA   –   Bringing   Pets   into   Canada

Breed restrictions in Canada are based on the Dangerous Dogs Act in some provinces and are in place to reduce the risk of attacks and ensure public safety. However, other dog breeds and species are generally allowed as long as they meet the necessary health and vaccination requirements (e.g., rabies vaccination, health certificate, etc.).

Before traveling, it’s a good idea to check the current regulations on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website for the most up-to-date information on breed-specific restrictions and requirements. It is generally easier to bring a dog from Canada into the U.S. compared to other countries.

Overall, bringing a dog from Canada to the U.S. is usually an easier process, but it’s still important to ensure that your dog meets the health and vaccination requirements. Always check the most up-to-date information before travel by visiting official sites like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).