September 6, 2026
If you have purchased a pedigree dog from Ukraine and are planning to move, register or live with your dog in another country, you may need an Export Pedigree.
An Export Pedigree is the international pedigree document issued for a dog leaving the Ukrainian national canine system for registration or recognition in another country. For Ukrainian dogs registered through the Ukrainian Kennel Union (UKU/KSU), the Export Pedigree is issued by the Ukrainian Kennel Union and contains the dog's official pedigree information and ownership details.
The procedure may look complicated when you are doing it for the first time. In reality, once you understand which document is required, who sends it, where the payment goes and what information must be provided, the process is quite straightforward.
This guide explains the process step by step, including the two most practical ways to arrange the Export Pedigree: through your breeder or directly by the new owner.
Important: This article is based on the current official information published by the Ukrainian Kennel Union (UKU/KSU). Fees, processing times, bank details and administrative procedures may change. Always check the official UKU page before making a payment or sending original documents.
Official UKU Export Pedigree page
An Export Pedigree is an official pedigree issued for a dog whose ownership is being transferred to a person living outside Ukraine or whose registration needs to be recognised in another country within the FCI system.
The document contains the dog's official identification and pedigree information, including details such as:
The UKU Export Pedigree is issued in connection with the dog's registration in the UKU Studbook and transfer of the relevant data to the FCI system. The current UKU procedure offers both three-generation and four-generation Export Pedigrees for foreign owners.
The Export Pedigree is therefore not simply a translation of the puppy's documents. It is an official pedigree document issued by the national canine organisation.
If you purchase a pedigree dog in Ukraine and become its owner while living in another country, the Ukrainian Puppy Card is not normally the final international pedigree document you will use for the dog's registration abroad.
The Export Pedigree establishes the dog's pedigree and ownership in the form required for international registration.
It may be required when:
The exact registration procedure after receiving the Export Pedigree depends on the kennel organisation of the country where the dog will live.
For dogs registered in the Ukrainian system, the document is issued by the:
Ukrainian Kennel Union (UKU)
Кінологічна Спілка України (КСУ)
The Ukrainian Kennel Union is the national canine organisation operating within the FCI system in Ukraine.
The official UKU Export Pedigree page states that the procedure includes registration of the dog, inclusion in the UKU Studbook with transfer of data to the FCI, and issuance of the Export Pedigree for a foreign owner.
In most cases, the Export Pedigree should be arranged when the dog is being transferred to a foreign owner.
For a puppy purchased from a Ukrainian breeder, this is usually organised before or around the time the puppy moves to its new country.
The important point is that the ownership information must be correct.
The Export Pedigree should contain the actual new owner's full name and address.
This is especially important because an error in the owner's name or address can create additional administrative work later.
The starting document for the standard UKU procedure is the dog's original Puppy Card.
The UKU explains that the Puppy Card contains information such as:
According to the official UKU instructions, the Puppy Card consists of a green and pink part.
For the standard Export Pedigree procedure:
The original green part is sent to UKU.
The owner keeps the pink part until the Export Pedigree is received.
This is important because a simple scan or photograph is not sufficient for the standard procedure.
UKU specifically states that it starts processing the Export Pedigree only after receiving the original Puppy Card.
There are two practical ways for a foreign buyer to arrange the document.
This is often the easiest option for an international puppy buyer.
The breeder already knows the UKU system and may be able to submit the original Puppy Card, arrange the payment and communicate with the UKU office.
The general process is:
This option can be particularly convenient when the breeder is still in Ukraine and can personally deal with the UKU office.
The UKU's own instructions also specifically mention that, in an urgent situation, a breeder, friend or former owner in Ukraine may personally bring the original Puppy Card to the UKU Head Office.
The buyer ultimately pays for the Export Pedigree.
However, the practical arrangement can be made between the breeder and buyer.
For example, the breeder may:
If the breeder charges an additional amount for handling, postage or other services, this should be agreed between the breeder and buyer separately.
The second option is to arrange the Export Pedigree yourself.
In this case, the breeder provides you with the original Puppy Card.
You then send the original document to UKU and make the payment directly to the official UKU bank account.
The general procedure is:
The breeder sends you the original Puppy Card or otherwise transfers it to you according to your purchase arrangement.
Remember that UKU's standard instructions require the original document, not simply a scan.
Before sending the document, make sure that your full name is written correctly.
The UKU specifically states that the new owner's full name should be clearly written or printed in the Puppy Card to avoid errors in the Export Pedigree.
You should also prepare:
Your postal address is particularly important because UKU uses it to send the finished Export Pedigree.
The current UKU system offers:
The fee depends on the number of generations and the processing time.
Payment is made by bank transfer to the UKU account.
The current official UKU page states that foreign payments must be made using the bank details specified by UKU, including the required intermediary/correspondent banking information.
A credit-card payment directly to the UKU account is currently not available according to the UKU FAQ.
After making the bank transfer, keep the bank receipt.
UKU asks for a scanned bank receipt by e-mail or a copy sent together with the postal documents.
Send the required original document to:
UKU Head Office
2B Mykilsko-Slobidska St., letter A, room 9A
Kyiv, 02002
Ukraine
This is the postal address currently published by UKU on its Export Pedigree page.
UKU needs your postal address so that the completed Export Pedigree can be sent to you.
UKU currently publishes different prices depending on the number of generations and the requested processing time.
According to the current official UKU information:
Processing timeFeeUp to 3 months€6014 days€901 day€120
The processing period begins when the payment is credited to the UKU account.
For a four-generation Export Pedigree, the current fees are:
Processing timeFeeUp to 3 months€8014 days€1101 day€130
Again, UKU states that the processing period starts from the date the payment is credited to the UKU account.
The one-day option refers to processing within one business day and does not include postal delivery time or the time required for the payment to reach the UKU account.
UKU also describes an urgent procedure.
According to the current UKU Export Pedigree page, an Export Pedigree can be obtained on the day of application when the original Puppy Card is brought personally to the UKU Head Office in Kyiv and there are no problems with the litter registration.
The UKU page states that a breeder, friend or former owner in Ukraine may bring the original Puppy Card personally.
For this urgent procedure, the page currently lists:
The payment is made in Ukrainian hryvnia according to the National Bank exchange rate specified by UKU.
This option can be particularly useful when the dog is already preparing to leave Ukraine and the owner needs the document urgently.
However, the exact availability of urgent processing should always be confirmed with UKU before travelling to the office.
One of the easiest mistakes to make is to assume that the processing period begins when you initiate a bank transfer.
It does not.
UKU specifies that the processing period begins when the payment is credited to the UKU account.
For an international transfer, the payment may therefore take additional time to reach the Ukrainian account.
This is especially important when you select the 14-day or one-day processing option.
International payments to Ukraine can work differently from an ordinary domestic transfer.
The UKU Export Pedigree page states that foreign payments must contain the details of the relevant banks and accounts because the payment may pass through a correspondent bank before reaching the beneficiary bank and finally the UKU account.
UKU specifically warns that if the required banking details are not included, the organisation may not receive the payment.
For this reason, do not simply copy one IBAN from an old website, an e-mail or another person's payment receipt.
Always use the banking information currently published by UKU.
Current UKU bank details for foreign payments
The current UKU page lists the following beneficiary information:
Beneficiary: Ukrainian Kennel Union
IBAN: UA133204780000000026000121225
Bank of Beneficiary: JSB "UKRGASBANK"
SWIFT: UGASUAUK
Beneficiary address: Rognidynska str. 3, Kyiv 01004, Ukraine
These details are published by UKU's official website.
However, UKU's Export Pedigree instructions specifically state that foreign payments must contain the complete banking chain required for the transfer. Therefore, before sending money, the safest approach is to open the official UKU Export Pedigree page and use the complete current payment instructions provided there.
If UKU must receive exactly €60, €80, €90, €110, €120 or €130, you should not assume that sending exactly that amount from your bank will result in UKU receiving the same amount.
International transfers may involve:
UKU states that the Ukrainian bank does not charge UKU's customer for receiving the money, but the sender must cover the fees charged by their own bank and the correspondent bank.
Therefore, when arranging the transfer, tell your bank that UKU must receive the full required amount.
For example, if the selected service costs €60, UKU must receive €60 — not €58 or €59 after intermediary fees.
UKU states that it generally needs the following information:
The owner's full name must be written clearly and correctly.
This name will appear on the Export Pedigree.
The complete postal address must be provided because UKU uses it for sending the finished pedigree.
A telephone number allows UKU to contact the owner if there are questions or problems.
An e-mail address is also useful for communication concerning the document and payment.
These details should be checked carefully before submitting the Puppy Card.
For the standard procedure described on the current UKU Export Pedigree page:
No.
UKU explicitly states that it begins issuing the Export Pedigree only after receiving the original Puppy Card.
A scan or photograph of the Puppy Card sent by e-mail does not replace the original document for the standard procedure.
This is one of the most important things for a foreign buyer to understand.
If you are arranging the Export Pedigree yourself, ask your breeder to send you the original document required by UKU before starting the procedure.
Sometimes an adult dog already has a pedigree, but the pedigree still lists the previous owner.
In this situation, the procedure is different.
UKU states that the new owner should send:
The current UKU page lists the relevant fee for this procedure as €60 or €80, depending on the applicable pedigree type.
This is therefore not the same situation as a puppy whose original Puppy Card is being exchanged for its first Export Pedigree.
This is another important issue for new owners.
You may call your dog by any nickname you like at home, but the official registered name in the pedigree cannot simply be changed because the new owner prefers another name.
UKU explains that once the puppy has been registered in the Studbook and has received its Puppy Card with a specific registered name, that name cannot be changed.
The UKU page refers to the relevant FCI Standing Orders in explaining this rule.
For this reason, buyers should check the spelling of the dog's registered name before the Puppy Card is issued.
These documents should not be confused.
The Puppy Card is the initial registration document issued for the puppy.
It contains information about:
It is used as the basis for obtaining the permanent pedigree document.
The Export Pedigree is the international pedigree document prepared for the foreign owner.
It contains the dog's official pedigree information and the new owner's details.
For international ownership and registration, the Export Pedigree is the document that should normally be used for the dog's transfer into the relevant foreign kennel system.
This depends on the purchase agreement.
There is no reason why the buyer must necessarily make the international bank transfer personally.
The breeder and buyer can agree that:
The buyer transfers the agreed amount to the breeder.
The breeder then:
This is often the easiest option for buyers who are unfamiliar with international Ukrainian bank transfers.
Alternatively, the breeder gives the buyer the original Puppy Card and the buyer arranges everything directly with UKU.
The buyer then:
Both arrangements can be practical. What matters is that the procedure is agreed clearly between the breeder and buyer before the original document is sent.
For most international puppy buyers, the breeder-assisted option is usually easier.
The breeder is already familiar with:
The buyer simply provides their correct personal information and pays the agreed amount.
This can eliminate the need for an international bank transfer and reduce the risk of mistakes.
For this reason, many breeders prefer to arrange the Export Pedigree themselves before sending the puppy abroad.
If your breeder is arranging the Export Pedigree for you, prepare the information exactly as it should appear in the official document.
Usually this means:
Full name:
Your complete legal name as shown in your passport or ID.
Address:
Street, house number, apartment if applicable, postal code, city, region/state and country.
Telephone:
Your international telephone number.
E-mail:
Your current e-mail address.
Before the document is submitted, carefully check the spelling.
A small spelling mistake in the owner's name can become a problem later when registering the dog in another country.
Before submitting the document, check:
This simple check can prevent unnecessary delays.
Once UKU has the required original document, payment and owner information, the Export Pedigree can be processed.
For the standard three-generation option, the current processing times are:
€60 — up to three months
€90 — 14 days
€120 — one day
For the four-generation option:
€80 — up to three months
€110 — 14 days
€130 — one day
The processing period starts from the moment the payment is credited to the UKU account.
The one-day processing option refers to processing by UKU and does not include the time needed for:
The completed Export Pedigree is sent to the owner using the postal address provided to UKU.
Once you receive it, keep the original document in a safe place.
You may then need to present the Export Pedigree to the national kennel organisation in your country.
The receiving country's kennel organisation may require additional documents or procedures for:
These requirements are country-specific, so the Export Pedigree itself should not be confused with the entire registration process in the destination country.
If the puppy is travelling from Ukraine to another country, it is important to separate two completely different issues:
These may include:
These include:
An Export Pedigree is not a veterinary travel document.
It proves the dog's registered pedigree and ownership information; it does not replace the veterinary requirements for crossing an international border.
Imagine that you purchase a Xoloitzcuintli puppy from a Ukrainian breeder.
The puppy is registered in the UKU system and you are the future owner living in Germany, Spain, France, the United Kingdom or another country.
The breeder has the puppy's original Puppy Card.
You provide:
You and the breeder agree that the breeder will arrange the Export Pedigree.
You pay the agreed fee to the breeder.
The breeder submits the original Puppy Card and pays UKU.
UKU processes the document.
The Export Pedigree is issued in your name.
The breeder receives or arranges delivery of the document to you.
You then use the Export Pedigree when completing the registration process in your country.
This is often the simplest solution for an international puppy buyer.
You purchase a puppy from Ukraine but want to deal directly with UKU.
The breeder sends you the original Puppy Card.
You choose, for example, a four-generation Export Pedigree.
You check the current UKU fee.
You make the international bank transfer using the official current banking instructions.
You keep the payment receipt.
You send the original Puppy Card to UKU.
You provide your complete postal address, telephone number and e-mail.
UKU receives the payment and documents.
The processing period begins when the payment reaches the UKU account.
The finished Export Pedigree is then sent to your postal address.
This route gives you direct control over the process, but it requires more attention to the bank transfer and international documentation.
The current standard UKU procedure requires the original Puppy Card.
Bank details can change.
Always use the current official UKU information.
UKU must receive the full amount.
Your bank or an intermediary bank may deduct a fee.
The name should match the owner's legal identification documents.
UKU needs the address where the finished pedigree should be sent.
It does not.
The one-day option concerns UKU processing and does not include banking and postal delivery time.
If the puppy is scheduled to travel internationally on a specific date, do not wait until the last few days.
Bank transfers, postal delivery and document processing can all take additional time.
Before starting the process, make sure you have:
The information in this article is based on the official Ukrainian Kennel Union (UKU/KSU) Export Pedigree instructions.
The official UKU page currently lists:
These prices are the current amounts published by UKU at the time this article was prepared.
Because administrative fees and bank details can change, always verify the information directly on the official UKU website before making a payment.
UKU — Export Pedigree: official instructions
This article is specifically based on the official information published by the Ukrainian Kennel Union (UKU/KSU) and describes the procedure applicable to dogs registered in the Ukrainian system.
It is not intended to replace instructions from UKU or the national kennel organisation in the country where the dog will ultimately live.
The Export Pedigree procedure concerns the dog's official pedigree and international registration. Separate veterinary, customs, import and animal-travel requirements may apply when moving a dog from Ukraine to another country.
For this reason, we recommend checking both:
Obtaining an Export Pedigree is an important final step when a pedigree dog from Ukraine is transferred to a foreign owner.
The process itself is not complicated, but the documents must be handled correctly.
The most important things to remember are:
The original Puppy Card is required.
The owner's information must be correct.
The payment must reach the UKU account in the required amount.
International bank fees are the responsibility of the sender.
Processing time begins when UKU receives the payment.
The current official UKU fees and bank details should always be checked before payment.
And, whenever possible, the easiest solution for an international puppy buyer is often to ask the breeder to arrange the Export Pedigree on the buyer's behalf.
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