Highbird70 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hi All, My quest to buy a Portuguese Pointer as now moved to France, they do have a huge fancy for this type of dog. The problem is that I don't speak french at all, and I need to contact a breeder that I know as very good dogs, do you or if anyone knows a fluent french speaking person, that could help me make first contact with the breeder? ty mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 My sister is fluent in French and may be able to help - she could translate an email for you or similar but she is moving to edinburgh tomorrow so that may be all she can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maidment78 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I would be worried if you do not speak french, the dog will never understand you,,,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 the other thing is you'd need to wait till it had had its vaccinations Rabies Jab and passport etc are sorted. I think its quicker now than it used to be but still puts a delay you would probably need to pay the breeder to sort out and keep the puppy longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 My sister is fluent in French and may be able to help - she could translate an email for you or similar but she is moving to edinburgh tomorrow so that may be all she can do. Ty Oscardad for the offer...that my usual luck, the problem its not so much the writing, but the first aproach to the breeder, they old style people, don't use much the net. Thanks I would be worried if you do not speak french, the dog will never understand you,,,,,,,, I'll buy him one of those collars with the translator...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 the other thing is you'd need to wait till it had had its vaccinations Rabies Jab and passport etc are sorted. I think its quicker now than it used to be but still puts a delay you would probably need to pay the breeder to sort out and keep the puppy longer Hi Al4x, Thats not a big issue, I have studied and researched the laws for importing a dog via the Defra website, the Uk laws have now relaxed a lot and made it much easier, what is needed, like you said: Pet Passport Microchip Rabies vaccination 21 days prior departure Tapeworm vaccination 2-5 days prior departure Health and fitness to travel certificate 2-5 days prior departure And to use the transport methods and routes listed on Defra site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 You aren't meant to give a rabies jab before 12 weeks and most then give a 2nd 2 weeks after that. There is a slight issue of giving the dog the standard jabs as well that mean its better not to do them all at the same time so your timeframe does start creeping. Its no real big deal but just increases the cost to the breeder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hi Al4x, Vaccination against rabies, depending on what type of vaccine used...single shot or double, can be started at 10-12 weeks of age, plus 21 days waiting period, that will take the dog to an age of 13-15 weeks for import, it should be still ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee-kinsman Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Google translate, copy and paste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Google translate, copy and paste DOH..I know that lol....as I wrote...its the first aproach to these breeders, has to be by phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcw65 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 my mrs speaks french,ill ask her if your stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa taf Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Google translate, copy and paste . Tried that once translating a text to a German friend , told me it made no sense at all. !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 my mrs speaks french,ill ask her if your stuck. Ty MCW65, it would very apreciated, I will pm you in case they don't answer my translated e-mails ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Just get a cocker spaniel and get it in time for it to flush all of the snipe and woodcock you promise in December! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Just get a cocker spaniel and get it in time for it to flush all of the snipe and woodcock you promise in December! Dear Jdog, I do love the look and the flushing of the spaniels, but I'm addicted to pointer dogs, HPR to be specific, it as been a passion since I was little, I do get invited on rough days often and to see a dog working and point its an addiction. About what you describe as my Promise....lol...I really hope we will all have a great day, but we need some cold weather...fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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