assistance animals certified as guide, hearing or service dogs, if the
person accompanying the dog to Canada is the user of the dog
two or less pet dogs accompanied by their owner to Canada
any dog exported on a temporary basis for competition in a show or trial, if
at the time of importation proof of entry in a show or trial is provided.
Rabies vaccination certificate as proof of rabies vaccination
Required for all dogs greater than 3 months of age (with the exception of
assistance dogs certified as a guide, hearing or service dogs which
accompany their user into Canada)
Issued by licensed vet, proving vaccination within 3 years of importation
into Canada.
Proof of rabies vaccination by documenting on a health certificate, if a
health certificate is required.
Learn more about traveling with your dog from the U.S. to Canada
Pet Dogs YOUNGER than 8 Months
Pet dogs YOUNGER than 8 months old MAY require a health certificate from
alicensed veterinarian in the United States. Please see below for more information:
The below information applies to non-commercial shipments of privately owned pets
only. If you are shipping pets for commercial purposes, please view the
requirements on Canada’s page of APHIS’ International Regulations (IRegs) website.
Unaccompanied dogs (puppies not traveling with their owner):
Shipments of 1-2 dogs less than 8 months of age which travel unaccompanied
are required to be examined and have a health certificate issued by a licensed
veterinarian within72 hours of arrival in Canada.
The full travel requirements are described in the provided health certificate*.
This certificate does not need to be endorsed by APHIS.
Health Certificate (63.24 KB)
Accompanied dogs (puppies traveling with their owner):
Shipments of 1-2 dogs less than 8 months of age traveling with their owner are
only required to travel with proof of current rabies vaccination*.