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Delta puts bulldogs on no-fly list
April 6, 2011


Delta notified customers in February that it was going to stop carrying American, English and French bulldogs and the decision was praised in a story in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Michael Markarian, chief operating officer of the U.S. Humane Society, called it a "sensible response" to problems among many many short-faced dogs and cats, including bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats. Such animals can have difficulty breathing, especially in cargo holds, he added.

"We're pleased that Delta is being attentive and responsive to the particular animal welfare concerns with bulldogs," he said. The breed is susceptible to respiratory problems.

According to U.S. Department of Transportation statistics, 122 dogs died on commercial airlines from May 2005 to May 2010. Of those, 25 were English Bulldogs and six were French bulldogs.

In hot weather, Delta also restricts a wide range of snub-nosed breeds ??? including pit bulls, pugs and Persian cats ??? from flying as checked baggage or cargo.

Other major carriers also have restrictions on carrying bulldogs and some other breeds, or simply do not carry pets in cargo holds at all, the story said.