Australia does not allow the import of domestic/non-domestic animal hybrids.
Hybrid cats include, but are not limited to:
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- Savannah cat – domestic cat (Felis catus) + Serval cat (Felis serval)
- Safari cat – domestic cat + Geoffroy cat (Oncifelis geoffroyi)
- Chausie – domestic cat + Jungle cat (Felis chaus)
- Bengal cat – domestic cat + Asian Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis).
In some cases, Australia may permit the import of Bengal cats if they are five generations or more removed and proper documentation is provided.
The following dog hybrids and pure breeds cannot be imported to Australia:
- Czechoslovakian wolfdog / Czechoslovakian Vlcak
- Saarloos wolfdog / Saarloos wolfhound
- Lupo Italiano / Italian wolfdog
- Kunming wolfdog / Kunming dog
- Dogo Argentino
- Fila Brasiliero
- Japanese Tosa
- American Pit Bull Terrier / Pit Bull Terrier
- Perro de Presa Canario / Presa Canario
Australia WILL allow the import of mixed-breed dogs as long as the import conditions are met.
