What are the regulations for having a puppy on an airplane?

doglover: What are the regulations for having a puppy on an airplane?
We live in kodiak ak and wer going down to the lower 48 for thanksgiving/christmas with our family. My cat just died and my dad said I could get a golden retriever puppy while wer there. How can we take the puppy back with us on the plane? what are the rules? cant I take the puppy as my carry on? iv seen people with puppies b4

Has anyone taken their dog with them?

Answers and Views:

Answer by Adam Duckworth
make sure that things stocked like a furry bag of heroin because no one ever suspects a puppy

Answer by The Greek
If you have the right carry-on kennel, you can bring him onto the plane, depending on the airline.

Answer by Pamela
Call the airlines. Most won’t allow a puppy under a certain age to fly. So call.

Answer by Rayven ~ Here we Go Again
No pups under 8 weeks.
A vet certificate no older than 10 days
pups/dogs that go in cabin cannot be more than 20lbs and that includes the weight of the carrier.

Those are just the basics but your parents should call the airline the plan to use and find out if there are any other matters/regs In all honesty you will be better of waiting til LONG after the holidays and getting a puppy then, especially if you plan to go to a breeder.

Answer by Greek God AKA Greekman
Depends on size, age, etc. it has to have its shot record, it has to fit in a kennel small enough to fit under your seat which will most likely not happen. It cannot bark during the flight nor come out of its crate, so, you are better off shipping it with your luggage under the plane. The same rules about shots apply there as well. Hope I helped.

Answer by DEBunker
Any dog IN-CABIN must be in an approved carrier that will fit UNDER THE SEAT!!!
A 10 wk.old PLUS Golden will NOT & must go in cargo. In approved crate.
Must have health cert.from vet,2 coop-cups ,absorbent bedding…etc.

ALL airlines have FREE 800 numbers-CALL THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tell DADDY to,you’re too young

Answer by JenVT
The puppy will be too big to travel in the cabin and will have to travel in cargo. I am guessing it will be too cold as airline regulations will not allow a dog in cargo if the temperature on the ground is too cold. The cost is usually between $ 150-200. Can’t you find a dog in Alaska?