Pet Transport Restrictions & Breed Policies

Transporting pets internationally requires compliance with airline and government regulations. Below you can find the key breed restrictions, snub-nosed pet rules and container requirements for safe pet transport from Turkey.

Prohibited Dog Breeds

Which dog breeds are prohibited for transportation?

Due to handling risks in emergencies, transportation of the following breeds and their mixes may be restricted by airlines:

• American Staffordshire Terrier

• American Pit Bull Terrier

• Pit Bull Terrier

• American Bully

• Dogo Argentino

• Fila Brasileiro

• Japanese Tosa

⚠️ Important: Acceptance may vary by airline and destination country. Always confirm before booking.

CR82 Container Requirement Dog Breeds

Some breeds are considered strong or high-risk breeds and must travel under CR82 container regulations.

Examples include:

• American Bulldog

• Anatolian Shepherd

• Boxer

• Bullmastiff

• Cane Corso

• Doberman

• Dogue de Bordeaux

• Great Dane

• Mastiff (all types)

• Neapolitan Mastiff

• Rottweiler

• Tosa

• Wolf-dog hybrids

!!! Note: Airline approval is required case-by-case.

Special Permission Required (Turkey Native Species)

Animals native to Turkey under protection

The following species may require prior approval from the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry:

• Angora Cat

• Van Cat

• Angora Goat

• Sivas Kangal Dog

!!!  Our team can assist with permit procedures when required.

Snub-Nosed Pets 

Under what conditions are snub-nosed pets accepted?

Snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds may be transported only under special conditions:

• One size larger IATA-approved crate must be used

• Ventilation must be provided on all four sides

• An Indemnity Letter may be required from the shipper

• Origin and destination temperatures must typically be below 27°C

⚠️ Some airlines may fully restrict certain breeds.

Snub-Nosed Dog Breeds

Which dog breeds are classified as snub-nosed?

Common brachycephalic dog breeds include:

• Boxer

• Bulldog (all breeds)

• Pug

• Shih Tzu

• Chow Chow

• Boston Terrier

• Brussels Griffon

• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

• English Toy Spaniel

• Japanese Chin

• Lhasa Apso

• Neapolitan Mastiff

• Shar Pei

• Bullmastiff

• Cane Corso

!!! Hybrid breeds derived from the above may also be subject to restrictions.

Snub-Nosed Cat Breeds

Are there restricted snub-nosed cat breeds?

Yes. Common affected breeds include:

• Persian

• Himalayan

• Exotic Shorthair

• Exotic Longhair

• British Shorthair

• British Longhair

• Scottish Fold

• Burmese

• Bombay

• Burmilla

• Selkirk Rex

!!! Airline acceptance depends on route, temperature and crate compliance.

IATA Crate Requirement

Is an IATA-approved crate mandatory?

Yes. Airlines require pets to travel in IATA-compliant containers to ensure safety and proper handling.

General sizing formula:

• Length = A + ½ B

• Width = C × 2

• Height = D

Where measurements correspond to the animal’s natural standing position.

✅ Snub-nosed breeds typically require 10% larger crates.

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