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Originally Posted by lisaly  Thank you for sharing this. My preference would be to do Rabies as late as possible, and the new import law really upset me. I saw many imported puppies at a shelter a few weeks ago, the largest no kill shelter in the world. I know I can get a dog when I'm ready from an American breeder, but I'd much prefer to support someone who has earned my deep respect and admiration.
I also wonder about a Rabies titer. Katie had a Rabies vaccine in May 2013, but I have been titering yearly for other vaccines. I hope they accept the titer for you. |
Lisa I am pretty sure our breeder would hold a pup for you until after six months old, as would many of our CYTC breeder members. I as you know crossed the border last week, and the security man, never asked for proof of Rabies, but that is a chance you don't want to take. Going back to Canada, the security agent only asked if we were bringing the same dogs back into the country. Interesting that question.
There also could be an outside possibility that one of Rigair Dogs that is in the States I know MyFairLady? has a Rigair Dog - female I think - she has posted on the Showing Forum, well you know this of course might be a viable solution for you to source your dog from Rigair lines without this very concerning Rabies for Puppies ruling that came down from the CDC.
You are in the uneviable position of wanting another dog from your breeder who happens to live in Canada, and have to weigh a too early Rabies vaccination and the attendant potential health risks from same, against the absolutely valid desire to have a 3month old puppy to love and cherish into your home.
Keep your options open, and get to know some USA breeders of Rigair lines.....