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
Great news for fitgirls: EQDOQ launches running accessories
The fitgirl trend is hip and happening; you can find stories of healthy, active women everywhere. Thanks to the new products by EQDOG petshops can now join in this craze. The young, Scandinavian brand now offers a special jogging hip-belt which offers much support for running with your dog.
Lichtweight running accessories
At EQDOG we’ll listen to customer feedback. What are their needs? What’s their favourite exercise with dogs? This is mainly running. Therefor EQDOG introduces new items especially for running with your dog. The shock absorbing Jogging Leash now comes in extra colours:
- dark grey / green
- light grey / pink
- licht grey / yellow
The lightweight dog leash can be attached to the all-new and lightweight (only 88 grams!) Jogging Belt. With the extra grip and breathable material the belt by EQDOG will add even more comfort when running with your dog through the woods.
Modern classics in a new colour scheme
By popular demand EQDOG will now add 2 colour schemes to their Classic Leash and also an additional size (xs) for the Classic Collar. EQDOG also upgraded the ProHarness with a new colour (orange), stronger sewing and improved materials. This will make the extra long walks even more enjoyable for dog and humans!
Want to know more? Ready to order?
Want to see the EQDOG products? We like to set a meeting and show them to you. Of course they can be ordered straight away. Feel free to contact us for more info or to place an order. Call us at +31(0)6 109 104 63 or send us a mail at info@noho.nl.
