samlawrence
Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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Australian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
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Registration: 15 August 2018
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Pets in Ho Chi Minh City by samlawrence
Is it common to have a domestic dog in Ho Chi Minh City? I have a French Bulldog who will travel with me to live in District 1. I’ve experienced most areas of Vietnam, and remember there being wild dogs in the streets of regional towns.
@gobot That’s a good point. I lived in a predominantly Korean suburb in Sydney, and their animals appeared to be very well maintained. It’s interesting to hear the contrast of two very different cultures. In Australia, the risk of theft ... Read More
Pets in Ho Chi Minh City by samlawrence
Is it common to have a domestic dog in Ho Chi Minh City? I have a French Bulldog who will travel with me to live in District 1. I’ve experienced most areas of Vietnam, and remember there being wild dogs in the streets of regional towns.
@drutter Thanks for your reply. Did you import your dog to Vietnam or acquire him locally once you were established? I’m curious how they change their toilet training. My dog has been trained to only defecate outdoors, on grass. Read More
Pets in Ho Chi Minh City by samlawrence
Is it common to have a domestic dog in Ho Chi Minh City? I have a French Bulldog who will travel with me to live in District 1. I’ve experienced most areas of Vietnam, and remember there being wild dogs in the streets of regional towns.
Ahaha, thanks Diazo. That’s not very reassuring. Who administers human healthcare if there aren’t any doctors? Are there doctors at the hospital? What is a ‘Blue and Gold’ that you mentioned? I’m positive he will be ... Read More
Pets in Ho Chi Minh City by samlawrence
Is it common to have a domestic dog in Ho Chi Minh City? I have a French Bulldog who will travel with me to live in District 1. I’ve experienced most areas of Vietnam, and remember there being wild dogs in the streets of regional towns.
Thanks for your insightful reply. I never considered the risk of theft, or the lack in supply of animal products (food, and healthcare). It’s a very difficult decision because not only is import/export of an animal very expensive ($6000), he ... Read More
Pets in Ho Chi Minh City
Is it common to have a domestic dog in Ho Chi Minh City? I have a French Bulldog who will travel with me to live in District 1. I’ve experienced most areas of Vietnam, and remember there being wild dogs in the streets of regional towns. Read More