Interstate Pet Transport for Brachycephalic Pets

At uspetdelivery, your furbaby’s safety, comfort and welfare during travel is our top priority. We have strict internal policies when it comes to flying brachycephalic (snub-nosed/flat-faced) breeds, from extreme weather policies to providing correct-sized, airline-approved travel crates.

If you’re after domestic pet transport for your brachy furbaby, we will be more than happy to talk you through the best available options, as well as providing you with expert travel tips to ensure their safety during travel. We also have resident vets on hand to provide advice where required.

Domestic Pet Travel Experience

With over 30 years’ experience in interstate and international pet transport, uspetdelivery is also the first and only company in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve the CEIV Certification for the Safe Transportation of Live Animals. You can rest assured that we will set the highest standards of care for your furry traveller.

To minimise the risks associated with air travel for brachycephalic pets, the table below outlines which breeds that the airlines have stringent rules and policies around.

Please note that brachycephalic breeds that are not listed below (e.g. English Staffy) are not affected, and cross-breeds are also not impacted (e.g. Cavoodles). For these pets, uspetdeliverycan fly them to and from any destination, Australia-wide, subject to airline schedules and availability.

What you need to know – rules that apply to the restricted breeds above:

• Airlines will not accept direct bookings, and must be made through an approved pet transport specialist.
• Itineraries cannot include transfers from another airline (e.g. both flights must be with the one carrier).
• Uspetdelivery policy requires that pets must be a minimum of 12 weeks old and have an assessment before flying.