Breed Eligibility & Restriction - Equestrian Support Services

Breed Eligibility & Restrictions
Malaysia enforces strict Breed-Specific Legislation (BSL) for dogs and generational pedigree thresholds for hybrid cats.
Before any flight or vaccination schedule is commissioned, Equestrian Support Services audits your pet's registered breed and pedigree documentation.
Prohibited dog breeds and F1–F4 hybrid cats are refused import permits outright. Restricted dog breeds may enter only when we secure prior written authorisation from the Director General of MAQIS alongside a qualifying pedigree certificate and premises inspection.
Four Statutory Conditions Managed for Restricted Dogs
01 · Written DG Pre-Approval: Must be obtained in writing from the Director General of MAQIS before submitting the e-Permit application; allow several weeks ahead of departure.
This process can take more than 8 weeks.
02 · Approved Pedigree & Age: Dog must be at least 3 months old and hold a formal pedigree certificate issued by an approved kennel organisation in the exporting country.
Usually more than 4 months as they usually need the rabies vaccine to be more tahan 30 days old.
03 · Premises & Containment Inspection: MAQIS inspects the Malaysian residence to confirm adequate kennel size, perimeter safety, and non-commercial personal pet status.
This is a requirement, and this means that you need to have a property prior to the application.
04 · Public Handling Declaration: Owner must sign a written declaration committing to keep the dog securely leashed and muzzled in all public spaces in Malaysia.
One of the many requriements that need to be fulfilled.

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Breed Eligibility & Restrictions

Four Statutory Conditions Managed for Restricted Dogs

01 · Written DG Pre-Approval: Must be obtained in writing from the Director General of MAQIS before submitting the e-Permit application; allow several weeks ahead of departure.

02 · Approved Pedigree & Age: Dog must be at least 3 months old and hold a formal pedigree certificate issued by an approved kennel organisation in the exporting country.

03 · Premises & Containment Inspection: MAQIS inspects the Malaysian residence to confirm adequate kennel size, perimeter safety, and non-commercial personal pet status.

04 · Public Handling Declaration: Owner must sign a written declaration committing to keep the dog securely leashed and muzzled in all public spaces in Malaysia.