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Finding Your Dream Puppy in Riyadh

Owning a dog in Riyadh is becoming more popular as families and individuals embrace the joy of having a loyal pet. If you want to buy a dog in Riyadh or navigate the dog adoption process in Saudi Arabia, NewDoggy.com provides a complete solution.

We help you find the perfect breed, guide you through Saudi Arabia pet import requirements, and handle all the necessary import permits and health documentation, making it easy and stress-free to import a dog to Riyadh and welcome your new furry companion into your home.

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Riyadh Dog Breed Regulations

Although Saudi Arabia has regulations on certain dog breeds, rest assured that many wonderful breeds are welcome. Breeds classified as fighting dogs or considered high-risk are currently restricted under Riyadh’s pet import laws.

To ensure your dream dog can join you in Riyadh, we recommend checking with the Saudi authorities or reaching out to us through our website—we’re happy to help you navigate the rules and find the perfect companion. The following dogs are restricted:

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  • Affenpinscher
  • Boxer
  • Brussels Griffon
  • Bulldog
  • Bullmastiff
  • Bull Terrier
  • Great Dane
  • Hovawart
  • Japanese Spitz
  • Japanese Akita
  • Lancashire Heeler
  • Leonberger
  • Mastiff
  • Neapolitan
  • Newfoundland
  • Rottweiler
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • Pitbull
  • Swedish Vallhund

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In some cases, even mixed breeds that resemble these dogs may be refused entry at the border. These restrictions apply to all purposes, including emotional support and service animals, and breeding banned dogs within the Kingdom is also prohibited.

Violating these rules can carry serious consequences, including confiscation, fines, or even legal penalties. Since the regulations are subject to change without notice, we always advise checking the most up-to-date requirements.

At NewDoggy, we simplify the process by ensuring that every puppy we offer is from an approved breed and fully compliant with Saudi law—giving you peace of mind when bringing home your new companion in Riyadh.

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Riyadh Pet Import

Importing a puppy into Riyadh involves a lot of paperwork. We handle all the forms for you and keep you updated from the moment you reserve your puppy until they arrive safely at your home.

The following is needed to bring a puppy into Riyadh:

  1. Age Requirements – All dogs entering Riyadh from a low-risk country must be at least 15 weeks old.
  2. Microchip – All dogs entering and residing in Riyadh must be equipped with an ISO-standard 15-digit microchip.
  3. Import Permit – Pets need a Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) permit at least 14 days before entry, valid 30 days for up to 2 pets. Saudi nationals must classify dogs as service, guard, or hunting dogs and get local police approval.
  4. Vaccinations – Proof of current vaccination against rabies is required for all dogs over three months of age entering Saudi Arabia. The vaccination must be administered at least 30 days but not more than six months in advance of travel. Three-year vaccines are not recognized. Riyadh-specific vaccinations include:
    Canine Distemper Virus, Canine Parvovirus, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Rabies.
  5. Rabies Titer Test – Not required for pets entering Saudi Arabia, but recommended for animals from high-risk countries or if returning to their origin country.
  6. Parasite Check – Pets should receive preventive treatment for internal and external parasites before entering Saudi Arabia. Treatments are recommended but not mandatory and can be recorded on the health certificate.
  7. Health Check – A licensed veterinarian must certify your pet’s identity, health, vaccinations, treatments, and freedom from contagious diseases before travel.
  8. Pet Passport– A document verifying your pet’s identity, health, and up-to-date vaccinations, required for travel to Saudi Arabia.

You can get more information on the MEWA website.

On Arrival

The excitement begins as soon as your puppy arrives in Riyadh! Once your furry companion is home, all that’s left is a quick veterinary check-up and registration using their microchip—both of which must be completed within three days.

Don’t worry about navigating the rules alone—our dedicated team is here to guide you every step of the way, making the process effortless so you can simply enjoy the joy of having your new best friend by your side.

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Emilia is really lovely, she is very gentle when with me, very playful when with my husband, and very naughty when with my daughter. She is so pretty, much prettier than the photos on the website. The vet said she is healthy. She was quite okay after the long travelling from Budapest, the agent helped us to pick her up from the airport is excellent, I can feel that they are all animal lovers.

Géza is very responsive to queries, really appreciate his help on finding us Emilia, our Buda Cooper a very cute English Bulldog puppy for sale. We now want to come to Budapest to see her home town.

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We always do our best to keep our website updated, however sometimes new laws come into place faster than we are able to change our site content. The information provided above should only serve as a guide and newdoggy.com holds no liability if any harm comes due to the use of it. For fully relevant information get in touch with us.

All our information is derived from Ministerial decree No. 204 of 2016 on the regulation of import of cats and dogs https://www.moccae.gov.ae/assets/download/2022/M204-16.pdf.aspx 

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The following is needed to bring a puppy into Dubai:


  1. All dogs entering Dubai from a low-risk country at least 15 weeks old, and those entering from a high-risk country must be at least 27 weeks old.
  2. Microchip – All dogs entering and residing in Dubai must be equipped with either a 9 or 15 digit microchip.
  3. Import Permit – All dogs entering Dubai must be equipped with a Special Permit from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Valid for 30 days.
  4. Vaccinations* – Depending on the country of origin, your pet might need a rabies shot on top of all the age appropriate vaccinations. Dubai specific vaccinations: Canine Distemper Virus, Canine Parvo Virus, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Rabies.
  5. Rabies Titer Test * – All dogs entering Dubai must be tested for rabies no later than 14 days before the planned travel date. ( Only from specific
  6. Parasite check - All pets travelling to Dubai must receive preventive treatments against internal and external parasites in the 14 days before travel by an authorised and competent vet.
  7. Health Check – A Health Check by a veterinarian is mandatory in order to obtain permissions to enter Dubai.
  8. Pet Passport – This document verifies that the puppy is fully healthy and up-to-date on their vaccinations.


* The United Arab Emirates classifies all countries into two rabies categories:
  • Low-risk countries: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Falkland Island, Fiji, Finland, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montenegro, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Palau, Portugal, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, and Vanuatu.
  • High-risk countries: All other countries are considered high-risk countries.
** Only for puppies from high-risk countries
Travel Requirements

The following is needed to bring a puppy into Abu Dhabi:


  1. All dogs entering Abu Dhabi from a low-risk country at least 15 weeks old, and those entering from a high-risk country must be at least 27 weeks old.
  2. Microchip – All dogs entering and residing in Abu Dhabi must be equipped with either a 9 or 15 digit microchip.
  3. Import Permit – All dogs entering Abu Dhabi must be equipped with a Special Permit from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Valid for 30 days.
  4. Vaccinations* – Depending on the country of origin, your pet might need a rabies shot on top of all the age appropriate vaccinations. Abu Dhabi specific vaccinations: Canine Distemper Virus, Canine Parvo Virus, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Rabies.
  5. Rabies Titer Test * – All dogs entering Abu Dhabi must be tested for rabies no later than 14 days before the planned travel date. ( Only from specific
  6. Parasite check - All pets travelling to Abu Dhabi must receive preventive treatments against internal and external parasites in the 14 days before travel by an authorised and competent vet.
  7. Health Check – A Health Check by a veterinarian is mandatory in order to obtain permissions to enter Abu Dhabi.
  8. Pet Passport – This document verifies that the puppy is fully healthy and up-to-date on their vaccinations.


* The United Arab Emirates classifies all countries into two rabies categories:
  • Low-risk countries: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Falkland Island, Fiji, Finland, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montenegro, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Palau, Portugal, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, and Vanuatu.
  • High-risk countries: All other countries are considered high-risk countries.
** Only for puppies from high-risk countries
Travel Requirements

The following is needed to bring a puppy into Hong Kong:


  1. All dogs entering Hong Kong must be at least 3 months old.
  2. Microchip – All dogs entering and residing in Hong Kong must be equipped with either a 9 or 15-digit microchip.
  3. Import Permit – All dogs entering Hong Kong must be equipped with a Special Permit from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. Valid for up to 6 months.
  4. Vaccinations* – Depending on the country of origin, your pet might need a rabies shot on top of all the age appropriate vaccinations. Hong Kong specific vaccinations: Canine distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, canine parvovirus and rabies.
  5. Health Check – A Health Check by a veterinarian is mandatory in order to obtain permissions to enter Hong Kong.
  6. Pet Passport – This document verifies that the puppy is fully healthy and up-to-date on their vaccinations.
  7. Captain’s Affidavit – Document to be provided by the airline personnel confirming that your dog has not left its crate or interacted with other pets at any point during the journey.


* Hong Kong classifies countries into 3 groups. Vaccinations against rabies are only required from Groups 2 & 3.
  • Group 1: Rabies-free countries (at least 6 months of residency) Australia, Fiji, Hawaii, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Bailiwick of Jersey.
  • Group 2: Rabies-controlled (at least 4 months of residency) Austria, Bahrain, Bermuda, Canada, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Guam, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Vanuatu, Bahamas, Belgium, Brunei, Cayman Island, Denmark, France, Gibraltar, Iceland, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, New Caledonia, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, The Netherlands, USA (Continental), Virgin Islands.
  • Group 3: All other countries.
** Only for puppies from high-risk countries
Travel Requirements

The following is needed to bring a puppy into Switzerland:


  1. All pets entering Switzerland must be equipped with a 15-digit microchip that is compliant with ISO 11784/11785.
  2. Dogs must be vaccinated against distemper.
  3. Rabies vaccinations are mandatory. Dogs must receive their first rabies vaccine at least 21 days before entering the country.*
  4. The state veterinarian of the origin country must equip the dog with a valid Health Certificate.
  5. Import Permit – all dogs entering from a 3rd level rabies country must carry an import permit issued at least three weeks in advance. Entry points through Basel, Geneva, Zurich.
  6. Different regulations depending on whether it is a commercial purchase or individual and where the dog is coming from.


* Specifications differ for booster shots. ** Switzerland categorises countries by level of risk of rabies in three levels.
  • Level 1: All EU Member States and Andorra, Switzerland, Faeroe Islands, Gibraltar, Greenland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Northern Ireland, Norway, San Marino, Vatican City State.
  • Level 2 (Low Risk of Rabies): Ascension Island, United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Aruba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahrain, Bermuda,Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Belarus, Canada, Chile, Curaçao, Fiji, Falkland Islands, Great Britain (including Crown dependencies), Hong Kong, Jamaica, Japan, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Cayman Islands, Saint Lucia, North Macedonia, Montserrat, Mauritius, Mexico, Malaysia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, French Polynesia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Russia, Singapore, Saint Helena, Sint Marteen, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, United States of America, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, British Virgin Islands, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.
  • Level 3: All other countries are considered as having a high risk of rabies.
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