Europe: 5 destinations to try with your dog
Which Trop W'ouf countries to visit in Europe with your dog? Which destination to choose between Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Belgium or even Italy? Find out all about it by reading this article!
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Hello Wouafer's!
Today, we're setting sail and packing up for theEurope !
As you can imagine, I love to travel and enjoy holidays alongside Musher, my dog, and what a pleasure to be able to discover a whole host of new destinations and new landscapes all over the France but also ofEurope !
It's not just the France that you can browse with your chien ; many other countries likeEngland,Ireland or Switzerland are great dog friendly and are perfect destinations for spending a great holiday with your dog!
Mode of transport, travel tips, legislations… Thanks to this article you will know the essentials of what there is to know about traveling in Europe with his dog.
Fasten your seat belts and raise your shelves, let's go!
To remember :
- It is necessary, before any preparation of trip, to find out about the laws in force in each country concerning I'entry and exit of dogs in their territories;
- The three golden rules to respect when leaving France with your dog: that he is up to date with his vaccines, that he has his European passport or his Sanitary certificate (if applicable) and that it is identified with the help of'an electronic chip or tattoo ;
- All countries ofEurope are more or less accessible by ground route but the sea lanes et air remain entirely possible depending on your needs, your mood and those your dog is most comfortable with. To find out more, visit the Mag ' de TakeTonDog.com to find lots oftips and advice concerning each means of transport!
All about traveling in Europe with my dog
Let's start at the beginning: how to travel by Europe (and in general) in outside France with its chien ?
I have prepared for you especially for the occasion a small non-exhaustive list of rules to keep in mind at the time of holiday and Organisation. And since the regulations are very different from one country and from one year to another, here I give you the outline of these rules and laws to know.
Before you leave for your vacation in Europe, your dog must:
Have a European passport in good standing ;
Have a European health certificate for travel outside theEuropean Union (also for the United Kingdom and l'Northern Ireland);
Être vaccinated, against the rage in particular, and have its up-to-date vaccines ;
Some countries require vaccines and taking specific treatments before entering the territory;
Être identified by microchip or tattooe ;
For an animal arriving on one of the territories of theEuropean Union or Northern Ireland, passenger entry points (large airports in general) are to be respected.
A few more rules to keep in mind:
From one country to another, the number of pets who can accompany you during your stay may vary;
Each country has its own list of prohibited dog breeds in its territory;
Each country has its own terms of admission restrictions (for example in Switzerland, dogs with their tails and/or ears cropped are not allowed on the territory);
It is up to each country to accept, or not, the arrival of a dog from category 1 or 2 on its territory.
I agree, there are a lot of different rules that govern the arrival and movement of our dogs in Europe, so to find your way around to organize your trips in theUE or in the rest of the world, I have unearthed a very practical little website for you, just here.
What means of transport should I take with my dog to travel in Europe?
There too the legislations and tolerances, about the transport, vary from country to country and even from city to city. So you always have to be vigilant on this point and always be well informed with the tourist offices to producers to travel with your dog through theEurope.
To get to your holiday destination, the car, motorcycle, bike, train,plane, a boat… All the means of transport can be used to travel through theEurope with its chien. It all depends on the destination itself, its accessibility and your preferences as well as those of your chien.
You can also think of a more atypical and more unusual means of transport as the camper van rental to explore theEurope with your chien. Or how to combine transport and accommodation!
Tips from Musher and Sophie:
“You want to book accommodation in Europe but you can't find any labeled QUALIDOG ? Do not panic ! You can always book on our partner sites to find your happiness and that of your dog!”
READ ALSOTop 5 European destinations that have dogs
- Switzerland for holidays with a dog
For long walks heart of the mountains and in the middle of a breathtaking nature : direction the Switzerland with your chien without hesitation ! You can find several cities et regions such as the French-speaking Switzerland with the dog-trip of Florine, Mo and Bow, Zermatt with Camille and Everest or even Geneva with Caroline and Cosmos.
To get to Switzerland, you have the choice ! Car, train ou plane, Geneva is only 3h00 from Paris or to 4h30 from Marseille by train ! Book your tickets quickly via the toolbox just on the right!
- Sweden: perfect for holidays with your dog
La Sweden always made you dream? Me too !
Frozen landscapes as far as the eye can see, the imposing and luxuriant nature, northern Lights… The adventure with a capital A to live with your dog!
Charles will be happy to be your guide for a 100% dog-friendly organized stay through the Taiga and the Swedish coast. Let yourself be tempted by a unforgettable experience et unusual !
Tips from Musher and Sophie: “And I can only advise you to plan a adapted material if you want to embark on this adventure Too W'ouf! To prepare your dog to brave the cold, you can opt for protective boots for his pads, coat to keep him warm after an effort or if he has short hair or a waterproof if the weather is wetter. You can also equip yourself with a reflective vest or luminous necklace to keep everything security ! "
- Spain or Portugal: the choice is yours!
Let's go back a bit more to Southern Europe ! Visit the Iberian Peninsula with its chien can also be perfectly considered if you are looking for sweetness of life as well as Sun. It is the ideal place to relax and enjoy lots ofnautical activities with his dog !
To learn more about the subject, we can only advise you to read the adventures of Laetitia and Tsingy who were lucky enough to be able to travel the two countries for stays Too W'ouf! So if you hesitate betweenSpain, Or Portugal, our two Wouafer's are happy to tell us about their journeys!
THESpain attracts you more for a stay with your chien ? No problem ! You can complete your readings with the adventures ofAlyssa and Natsu who went to conquest of the great cities of Spain and which tell us a lot of beautiful memories!
- Belgium: a destination with dog!
Have you ever thought about the Belgium for your next vacation with your chien ?
In addition to being able to meet super nice people, you can share lots ofactivities with your dog ! Set out to conquer white sand beaches of the Belgian coast but also to crisscross the big cities like Bruges (watch out for excess chocolate) and Brussels, the capital. You can visit many monuments et museums accompanied by your chien if he is from small size.
To larger dogs, do not panic ! The Belgium also opens its doors to you for a longer stay sports stakeholders . To do this, go to trail station byHerbeumont which Celine and her pack We were pleased to discover through their article on the subject: Trail with your dog: the Herbeumont trail station in Belgium!
Céline also tells us about great sporting adventures through a brand new Mag' article on the Mountain Trophy that she had the courage to face with two of his dogs.
- Italy: a super dog-friendly country
Ah theItaly, what great memories with Musher! The mentality is there dog friendly and scenery,History and gastronomy breathtaking!
And to tell you only about a super nice destination, two years ago, Laura and Joe invited us to visit the region of the lakes in Lombardy by their side through a Too W'ouf testimonial that we advise you to read if the region attracts you for vos next vacation with your dog. But many other discoveries of regions as well as cities of italy are available in the Mag ' for all your cravings for adventure as well as Italian discoveries !
Tips from Musher and Sophie: “And to visit theItaly, you can also organize a RoadTrip in a converted van with your dog in the manner ofAnna and Nala orAlix, Duncan and Fish ! Their articles are super inspiring and make you want to go to the conquest of the roads of Italy and even of all Europe ! "
Traveling in Europe it's definitely too cool and you can fill up on it remembrances, thrills but also to share lots of Too W'ouf moments with his chien ! But be careful to remain vigilant to the different legislation in force in each country but also in each city! Find out and let them know that you have a dog, especially if you are booking a accommodation at our partner sites which are not labeled QUALIDOG, it's to protect yourself from any worries to spend a quiet holiday with your dog!
Explore many more European destinations reading the adventures of our Wouafer's en Europe Fair here !
And you, what country ofEurope have you or would you most like to visit with your chien ?