Do many airlines have breed restrictions for animals flying cargo?
I ask because American Airlines will no longer fly bracycephalic dogs or cats. From their website: http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/specialAssistance/travelingWithPets.jsp?anchorEvent=false&from=Nav
Breed Restrictions
American Airlines will not accept brachycephalic or snub-nosed dogs and cats as checked luggage. The following is a list of brachycephalic dog breeds and any *mix* of will not be accepted:
Affenpinscher
Bulldog (All breeds)
Japanese Chin
Presa Canario
American Staffordshire Terrier
Cane Corso
Lhasa Apso
Pug (All breeds)
Boston Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Mastiff (All breeds)
Shar Pei
Boxer (All breeds)
Dogue De Bordeaux
Pekingese
Shih Tzu
Brussels
English Toy Spaniel
Pit Bull
Tibetan Spaniel
Is this common, or becoming so? I had never heard of such restrictions before, although I was aware of the risks of flying with bracycephalic dogs.
Most airlines have some restrictions on breeds or "types". American has had the most death suits along with "mishaps" and so are more restricted in the breeds they will transport.
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