Safety
Flying with bulldogs, pugs and Persians: read this first
Why airlines restrict snub-nosed breeds
Brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds — bulldogs, pugs, boxers, Persians, Himalayans — have anatomy that makes them prone to breathing difficulty under stress. At altitude, with elevated heart rate, the risk increases. Many airlines either refuse them entirely or only accept them in cooler months.
What we recommend
For interstate moves, we strongly prefer climate-controlled road transport over flight for brachycephalic breeds. It's slower but materially safer. Where flight is essential, we book early-morning or evening departures, use a crate one size larger than the standard formula, and require a vet's fit-to-fly certificate dated within 7 days of travel.
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