Restricted Breeds

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Restricted Dog Breeds

Source: BAHFSA Trade Facilitation Unit - Cats and Dogs 2024

WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

The Bahamas restricts the importation of certain dog breeds - even temporarily by visitors whether arriving by commercial airline, private boat, private airplane, or any other method.

Bahamas Restricted Dog and Cat Breeds

RESTRICTED/BANNED DOG BREEDS:

  • Pit Bull
  • Presa Canario
  • Cane Corso
  • American Bully
  • Staffordshire Terrier
  • Dogo Argentino
  • Mixed Breeds: Any mixed breed dogs that are mixed with these breeds are also restricted, so a pit bull mix is also restricted from importation.

RESTRICTED/BANNED CAT BREEDS:

  • Savannah Cat
  • Bengal Cat
  • Chausie

BAHAMAS PET IMPORT QUARANTINE INFORMATION:

The Bahamas does not routinely quarantine dogs or cats when being imported. Certain cases may arise where it is necessary, but it is not common practice for dogs which are visually in good health and arrive with the proper import permit.

UPDATED REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements have been recently updated. Please see the updated requirements for pet import permits.

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