Puppies to senior dogs, every breed and size
Dog Transport Services in India
Door to door dog relocation by road, train or air. The right mode depends on your dog's size and breed as much as the distance, so we start there rather than selling you whatever is easiest to book.
Tell us the breed, the weight and the route. That is enough for us to recommend a mode and give you a price.
Short answer first
What is the best way to transport a dog in India?
Answer
Under about 1,000 km, road is almost always best: door to door, no crate limit, no cargo hold, and a break every two hours. Beyond that, a first AC coupe suits larger dogs, a carrier at your berth in AC2 or AC3 suits small ones, and air makes sense above 1,500 km when the date is tight.
Size and breed change the answer more than distance does. Giant breeds are usually easier and cheaper by road at any distance, because cargo charges climb steeply with weight. Snub nosed breeds such as Pugs and Bulldogs are kept off cargo holds entirely.
Dog relocation costs roughly ₹6,000 to ₹60,000 for one dog. We have moved 4,000+ pets in 7+ years, across metro cities and the remotest parts of the north east, Jammu and Kashmir and the south.
By breed and size
How your dog should travel, by size
Weights are adult breed standards. If your dog sits between two sizes, or is a mixed breed, tell us the actual weight and we will place them correctly.
Swipe the table sideways to see all three modes.
| Size | Example breeds | By road | By train | By air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toy, under 7 kg | Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Maltese | Comfortable | Carrier at your berth in AC2 or AC3 | May qualify for cabin travel |
| Small, 7 to 12 kg | Pug, Beagle, Dachshund, Lhasa Apso | Comfortable | Carrier in AC2 or AC3, or a coupe | Check breed first, several are snub nosed |
| Medium, 12 to 25 kg | Cocker Spaniel, Indie, Border Collie, Dalmatian | Best option under 1,000 km | 1A coupe, or the brake van dog box | Travels in the hold, priced by weight |
| Large, 25 to 40 kg | Labrador, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Doberman | Usually the easiest option | 1A coupe, or the brake van dog box | Hold only, and cargo cost rises sharply |
| Giant, over 40 kg | Rottweiler, Great Dane, Saint Bernard, Mastiff | Strongly preferred | 1A coupe gives the most room | Rarely practical on cost or crate size |
Full detail on each mode: road and pet taxi, train travel, and air travel.
Breed restrictions
Snub nosed breeds and why they cannot use the cargo hold
Brachycephalic dogs have shortened airways, which makes breathing difficulty more likely in a pressurised hold. Airlines restrict them for that reason, and we would avoid it even where an airline allowed it.
Restricted from cargo travel
If your dog is on this list, road travel or a first AC coupe is the answer, and both work well. Very small snub nosed dogs may still qualify for cabin travel on airlines that carry pets. The list varies slightly by airline, so tell us the breed and we will confirm before anything is booked.
Travel day
What to hand over at pickup
Have these ready and the handover takes a few minutes rather than half an hour.
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| Hand over | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Vaccination record and health certificate | Two photocopies of each, so nothing holds up the parcel counter. |
| Collar, leash and harness | Handed over at pickup so your dog can be walked safely at both ends. |
| Familiar bedding and a favourite toy | A known smell settles a dog faster than anything new. |
| Your dog's usual packed food | A new brand on travel day often causes an upset stomach. |
| Medication with a written schedule | Tell the handler the dose and timing clearly, not just the medicine. |
| A crate for puppies | Small puppies travel more safely in a crate until they reach the station. |
Choosing a crate for air travel or for a puppy? The pet carrier and crate guide covers sizing properly.
How it works
How we move your dog, start to finish
- Before travel day
Booking and preparation
We book the tickets, the coupe or the dog box, or the flight, and assign a handler to your dog. You get the document list in writing.
- 4 to 5 hours before departure
Handler arrives at your home
Deliberately early. The handler spends time getting familiar with your dog so the journey does not start with a stranger, then travels with them to the station or terminal.
- Departure
Boarding and first update
The handler completes the station or cargo formalities. Once your dog is settled, you get a photo or video confirming they are on board and calm.
- In transit
Care through the journey
Bedding and toys arranged where your dog can reach them, feeding to your instructions, and toilet breaks and walks at halts. Photo and video updates throughout.
- Arrival
Doorstep delivery
The handler delivers your dog to the destination address and sends a final update once they are home and settled.
Tell us about your dog
Breed, weight and the route is all we need to recommend a mode and give you a clear price on the same call. No form to fill in.
Questions people ask
Dog transport FAQs
How much does dog transport cost in India?
Between about ₹6,000 and ₹60,000 for one dog, depending on the distance, the travel mode and your dog's weight. A short regional road move sits at the lower end. A cross country flight for a large breed sits at the top.
Weight matters more for dogs than for cats, because both airline cargo and crate size scale with it. See the route wise cost guide for real figures on your journey.
What is the best way to transport a dog in India?
Under about 1,000 km, road is almost always best: door to door, no crate limit, no cargo hold, and a break every two hours. Beyond that, a first AC coupe suits larger dogs and carrier travel in AC2 or AC3 suits small ones. Air makes sense above 1,500 km when the date is tight.
Size changes the answer. Giant breeds are usually easier and cheaper by road at any distance, because cargo charges climb steeply with weight.
Can snub nosed dogs like Pugs and Bulldogs fly?
Not in the cargo hold. Airlines restrict brachycephalic breeds because their shortened airways make breathing difficulty more likely in a pressurised hold. Very small snub nosed dogs may still qualify for cabin travel on airlines that carry pets.
For a Pug, Bulldog or Boxer that is too large for the cabin, we recommend road travel or a first AC coupe instead. This is the single most common reason we move a dog by road rather than air.
Can I send my dog by train without travelling myself?
Yes. Your dog can travel in the brake van dog box as registered luggage, or one of our handlers can travel on the same train and stay with them. Most of our unaccompanied dog moves work the second way, because someone is then responsible for feeding, walking and checking on your dog at halts.
How do you move senior dogs?
For dogs aged roughly 8 to 10 years and above we prefer a first AC coupe, which is quieter and more private than any other option, and we encourage pet parents to travel along where possible. Your presence reduces anxiety more than anything we can arrange.
Where a fit senior dog travels with a handler instead, we add more frequent stretch and hydration breaks, follow their existing feeding routine exactly, and monitor them closely through the journey.
What documents does my dog need?
An up to date vaccination record with a valid rabies shot, and a fit to travel certificate from a registered vet. Bring two photocopies of each, which keeps the parcel counter or cargo acceptance moving. Air travel adds the airline booking and an approved IATA crate.
A domestic move needs no NOC, quarantine certificate or rabies titer test. Those are international requirements.
Do you move puppies, and is it different?
Yes. Puppies travel in a comfortable crate rather than on a leash, which keeps them secure and makes handling easier at the station. Feeding is more frequent and in smaller portions, and we keep the crate lined and warm.
Very young puppies are better suited to road travel than air, since airlines apply minimum age rules and a hold is a harsh first journey.
Can two dogs travel together?
Usually yes, and it costs far less than two separate bookings. Two dogs from the same home often share a crate on road and train journeys if they are bonded and comfortable together. Airlines set their own limits on shared crates by size and weight, which we check before booking.
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