Route guide
Toronto → Frankfurt
Lead time: 40-day lead time
Total steps: 7
Difficulty: Moderate
A reliable Canada–EU pairing with frequent non-stops. Germany applies the EU scheme, and Lufthansa’s hold service is a common choice for larger dogs.
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Leaving Canada
Rules tighten for dogs arriving from countries Canada considers high-risk for dog rabies. Commercial imports and puppies under eight months follow separate paths.
See full entry rules 🇩🇪
Entering Germany
Germany applies the EU pet-travel scheme. A dog or cat from most countries needs an ISO microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU animal health certificate; Frankfurt and Munich are the busiest approved entry points.
European Commission — Movement of pets · Updated Jul 2, 2026
Airlines on this route
Airline rules stack on top of the country rules above. Confirm both before you book.
Your chronological checklist
Work backwards from your travel date. Start the earliest step first — some cannot be rushed.
- 1 Implant an ISO microchipFirst — every later record references it
- 2 Rabies vaccinationAfter the microchip, at least 21 days before travel
- 3 Health certificate & endorsementClose to travel — often within a 10-day window
- 4 Book the flight & confirm the pet slotCabin and hold spots are capped per flight
- 5 Travel dayCarry the originals plus copies of every document