The French Connection
At the beginning of this year we already announced that we were asked to conquer the French market for DOG Copenhagen. We have received so much positive feedback about our assortment that we will now also include EQDOG, EQuest 4dogs and Owney Outdoor. While preparing for this new area we came across the 3 most important rules for four-legged friends in France – handy for customers with holiday plans and if you yourself have a romantic weekend planned in Paris (of course with your dog).
- Identify your dog
As of July 3rd, 2004, certain rules apply within the European Union if you travel with your dog. For example, you must have a European pet passport. Since the 29th of April 2014, there is a new EU Pet Passport that only a veterinarian can provide for you, only after entering the correct data and laminating the relevant pages. Old passports issued and completed before that date will remain valid. In addition, you must also ensure that your dog is ‘chipped’. This way your dog can always be identified. - Proper vaccination
When traveling through Europe, your dog must also have a valid rabies vaccination. You should also get a dog-tag for that on the collar/harness. You must obtain the rabies vaccination up to 21 days before departure and this may not be older than one year if you cross EU borders. Dogs that are less than 3 months old cannot be vaccinated against rabies yet, so they are not allowed to enter France. - Leave the tough dog at home
France prefers fighting and guard dogs to leave rather than enter their country. That is why they apply strict rules for taking these “tough” dogs with you. This concerns certain crossbreeds that are not registered in a pedigree that is recognized by the French Ministry of Agriculture. In appearance they resemble:
- Pitbulls and crossbreeds with American Staffordshire Terrier
- Boerbulls and crossbreeds with the Mastiff
- Crossbreeds with the Tosa
Do you want to take these dogs with you? Then you must comply with all kinds of rules. For example, with a special French course where you must prove that you have your dog under control and get a positive result on a bite test that your dog undergo in France.
You can find more information and links to all the rules in France on this Dutch website by the central government.O
Ultimate colour range of dog leashes
Looking for a dog leash that matches your Corporate Identity? It doesn’t matter if you are a shop owner or dog trainer; complete your image with a leash that matches your ‘style’. With the Ultimo collection of EQuest 4dogs (more than 60 colours in the basic assortment!) you will always find the perfect color for your business.
Modern classic
The basis of the Ultimo collection has always remained the same: a braided polypropylene rope. EQuest 4dogs turns this sturdy material into reliable dog leashes and collars in various designs. Thanks to that solid foundation, the products are always color- and wearresistant and will last for years. This ensures that the Ultimo collection has been a permanent eye-catcher in the EQuest 4dogs assortment for years.
60 colors (and more)
The Ultimo collection has no fewer than 60 (!) different coulors. So you will always find a leash and collar in the color that goes with your collection/dog/shop/trainingcenter or corporate identity. Despite our unusually large colour palette it could be that your preferred colour is not available. No worries: at EQuest 4dogs they like to take the extra step and deliver custom work. Just contact us for the possibilities!
Great features!
In addition to a wide choice of colours, the Ultimo collection by EQuest 4dogs offers various designs:
• The Ultimo City Leash, handy for everyday use and available in three different sizes – S 100 cm, M 120 cm and L 180 cm.
• The Ultimo Training Leash, perfect for dog training or sports and easily adjustable in length – from 120 cm to 155 cm to 205 cm.
• The Ultimo Dog Collar, can be used in 2 different ways (so that the collar slips or does not slip) and is available in 5 different lengths – from 30 cm up to and including 65 cm, depending on the thickness of the rope.
Found your colour?
Want to see more? Ready to order? Take a closer look at the EQuest 4dogs assortment and contact us with all your questions and comments: just call us at+31(0)6 109 104 63 or send a mail to info@noho.nl.
