Pets in Doha

You can generally bring in pets although you will need to have all the vaccinations, and a letter from your employer saying its ok and a vets certificate saying animal in good health.

Some big dogs have been known to be rejected but mostly it should be fine. There are alsatians here etc.

As a general rule it is not very pet friendly. Locals tend to dislike dogs and in my experience are not very nice to them (our dogs were often chased and kicked and had stones thrown at them).

No quarantine in Qatar so they come straight through. Just the other way around (i.e. if you ever take them to the UK) you have to do the 6 months quarantine even if you have a pet passport as they don't recognise Qatar in the scheme

I very much doubt it will be a problem bringing him.

ZSDay, have you relocated to Qatar yet?

I will hopefully be there by August, and I plan on bringing my one German Shepherd with me.

I have queried whether there are any dog training clubs around Doha. If there aren't would you be interested in maybe getting together and starting something like that? It would be a fun way of meeting new people of different cultures, as pets seem to have a way of bringing people together......

Hello zsday,
I brought my dogs 2 years ago to Doha. I have 1 chocolate and 2 black Labs. They needed all their vaccinations, a Live Stock Import Permission from the Ministry Of Municipal Affairs & Agriculture. We had no problems but Doha isn't very pet friendly. There are some who likes dogs but most of them don't, often, because they're scared - especially of big dogs. A lot of people asked me if I would sell one of mine, but I would never do that - not for 1 million Euro's. They do a lot of dog fights here. I had a litter of 7 puppies here and I tried to find good homes for them. It wasn't easy and I did the best I could. Maybe you will see some of my puppies here, I had 4 chocolate and 3 black ones. We're leaving Doha in three weeks and I'm happy for my dogs - and for me! I think they changed the rules if you want to go back to the UK. Look at this homepage: http://www.defra.gov...
We needed a rabies blood test to go back to Germany. They take the blood not earlier than 30 days after the last vaccination and you have to wait another 120 days before travelling - and no quarantine!
I hope you have a good time!

Hey Smartiepants....hehehehe...... sounds like I am insulting you.......

Thanks..... would love the lady dog trainer's number..... or email address then I can contact her and let her know that someone else with her interests will be in Doha soon.....

It's always nice to get together with people who have similar hobbies.....

I am also a dog trainer, so it will be nice to have someone to swop ideas with and also maybe get together and maybe start some kind of club for others with the same hobby.

Thanks Smartie.....

hi
you can find all information you need about importing you pet to Qatar and adrress of some veterinarians in Qatar and alot of other information in MARHABA information guide which you can find it in any office of Qatar airways or Qatar emmpassy in your country.

Life only can be understood backwards, but must be live forward.

I adopted a puppy from QAWS few weeks back. Pls consider to visit the kennel before you decide to buy a puppy. Janet in QAWS had loads of dog/puppies looking for a home.

hey everyone,
i was just wondering if anyone had any
information on where i can get a small dog in doha.
something like a chuhuahua. i've tried QAWS
but they didn't have the type i was looking
for. if you know where i can purchase
or adopt a small dog please e-mail me at
queenofhearts_1234/-a-t-/hotmail.com. thanx bye

That's a bit harsh. They're just seeking a small dog.

Better than a big dog in a small flat, for the dog and the people...

sorry miss read you post and my dog at home had to be put asleep so a bit upset sorry! you do not see many small dogs over here but check the vets boards for people moving and can not take their animals (which i disagree with a dog is for life!) and when i was in there last there was a jack russel up there!

NO VW if you read the post it says on the notice board in the VETS! People should not have the dog if they are not going to take them with them you would not leave your child here so why not the dog???

Sammie...Its a sad day when you start comparing dogs to children. I think thats one of the most insulting things Ive ever heard.
Sorry sammie if this comes accross as judgemental but I think its because we come from different spheres of thinking.

I just cant find it concievable to consider a dog a family member. But I think my point of view is spurred from the islamic stance on dogs. Add that with my irrational phobia of dogs and there u have it.

Ill troll on as much as i want in every thread if i wanted to. Thats whats great about this site....I COULDNT CARE LESS what u think.

PS Its not MY stance

Im looking forward to the launching of this newspaper and reading ur articles. How long has this been in the making. Is it gonna compete with other local english newspapers here?
Regarding my dislike again i have to stress that its not only because of my religion but because ive had 2 severe anxiety attacks from close enounters with dogs. My phobia is so bad im often embarassed to talk about it and to tell u the truth its sumthing most Qatari's can identify with. The worry has increased because lately there have been a lot of reports of stray dogs running loose in neighbourhoods here. However, i really dont mind ppl with pet dogs just as long as theyre miles away from me so as not to suffer from anymore anxiety attacks. Again, cant wait to read ur articles.

Thx and looking forward to getting intouch with you to help me overcome my phobia. Ill probably start with baby steps but dont expect much progress quickly. Im afraid its going to be a painfully slow process as I think im one of the most difficult, resistant cases you'll come accross. I hope its a puppy cuz if its one of those big ones then rest assured ill be running like my life depended on it, that is, if i dont faint first.
Im looking forward to it getting released and hype surrounding it cause the english newspapers available here suck if u dont mind me saying so! Oh and be sure to make it colorful and funny. I think weve had enough of miserable news.

hehehehe, bejesus, I love your sense of humour...."I will probably faint first,"......

Well then, will make sure there is a huge pillow on the ground near you, k..... he's a big boy..... 35kg's big...... but once you are out cold... you won't even realise that he has plonked himself down on top of you and is licking you awake..... he will be saying that you must please wake up so you can play..... "what fun, someone on the ground with me...... " he has a brilliant personality.....

Oh, and killerbee, does that mean you are a reporter if you spend so much time at press conferences?

And you are right... we do keep secrets well, so keep you eyes peeled and your ears open..... QT is emerging.....

Take care

Xena

Smartiepants

Hi, i sent u an e-mail two days ago. I am interested in getting a puppy Labs. Do u still stay in Doha and are doggies available? Thanks.

Be very careful. Golden retreivers are very trendy at the moment (you only have to look at the latest saluki x stray pups). You will have no trouble finding someone to take them but as you know, they need excercise and training. If your not very careful they will end up in an apartment,never get walked, then the owner will say that they are too noisy and take them to QAWS (best case) or to the vets (worst case). It happens every day.