A Step by Step Guide to buying a dog from Russia or Ukraine and bringing it to the U.S

This is a question of growing importance in the purebred puppy world. For various reasons, more and more dog lovers, in the United States and Canada, including both breeders and ordinary dog owners, are looking to Ukraine and Russia for their perfect puppy.
We want to unravel just how it can work to get a puppy from out East, and the solutions that can make it a whole lot easier.Is choosing a puppy from Russia, Ukraine, or anywhere abroad, a good idea?
One thing that should be pointed out before we get started - THERE IS NOTHING WRONG with getting a dog from another country. Maybe people online may say otherwise, but it is not irresponsible. In fact it can have several benefits... 1 - If you are a breeder, you can refresh your bloodline and decrease inbreeding. 2 - If you want a puppy of higher quality - then why should borders limit this. And many puppies in Russia and Ukraine are from rare breeds like the Caucasian Mountain Dog or Black Russian Terrier, or very special bloodlines. 3 - Price savings - While price should not be a driving factor, there could be serious savings which could be important for you. Though due to the expense of shipping, unforeseen eventualities, as well as time and effort, it may not be as cheap as you thought. Any of these options can lead to the dog you fall in love with being out East, and just when you can’t live without that dog, you learn what it’s gonna take to have them...
How buying a puppy from Ukraine or Russia works right now…
When dog devoted humans in the Americas look a long ways East for their dream dog, it is never ever easy, and the journey to being united with that dog is filled with road blocks. All the problems, come down to one major missing link - a lack of TRUST on both sides. A - The breeder cannot be expected to send their dog across the world without payment. B - You should not be expected to pay for a dog halfway around the world without good guarantees in advance.The Step by Step Process of getting a puppy from Ukraine and Russia:
The journey begins.. You search for your chosen breed and you discover you can’t find one near you. You find that fantastic fur ball online, maybe on Facebook or a classified site. You get in contact with the breeder. And then the struggle really begins… The first pain in the posterior is the constant communication struggle. Most breeders, once you pass beyond central Europe, speak broken English if you are lucky, or none at all if you’re not. You will probably realise that they will rely on Google Translate to make sense of what you are saying, and try and respond to you.The Time has come to talk about the Puppy Price
This can be a long process in of itself! You might expect that the price you see advertised will include everything, but this isn’t necessarily true. Unlike in the West, pricing is done different in this region, it’s a cultural thing. So it is possible that the breeder will add to the price. It of course takes extra effort to get a puppy to you, than it would to deliver locally. Each special service they can provide to you, whether it be for shipping preparations, document arranging, or boarding your puppy, may well, understandably, increase the price. After a lot of back and forth, you finally get the run down on the price and conditions; at least you hope you got it right...The Uncomfortable Process of Paying for your Dog

The trials of Shipping your Puppy to the U.S or Canada
Organising the travel of your dog across the world! Trust me it isn't as easy as booking your holiday flight! There are so many things to organize, and so much to find out…. You need to know before arranging the flight... - Do I pay for shipping in advance? - Do I work with the breeder to arrange shipping, or with an agency? - At what age can my dog arrive? (usually 4 months or older) (Top Tip - A few breeders might be willing to arrange fake papers to get their dog to you sooner. But this is a serious warning sign, and any breeder offering this is to be avoided!) - What health regulations, and vaccination requirements are needed for importing (rabies vaccination is a must)? - How does the Pet passport get prepared, and who will do it? And more questions abound and await answering for the arrival... Where is the nearest airport that my dog can arrive at?... Will I need a custom brokers to clear the dog?... Can my dog arrive only on weekdays, or weekend as well?... How much do I have to pay for handling fees at the airport?