Ban on importing dogs from 113 countries is necessary but should be temporary Posted : 2021-06-27 17:00 Updated : 2021-06-27 17:00 A move by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that puts the brakes on the importation of dogs from 113 countries deemed at high risk for rabies ― a move aimed at preventing the spread of the deadly virus in this country ― is a necessary measure but one that cannot be allowed to go on indefinitely. The import ban could have a wide-ranging impact, from barring soldiers who want to bring home rescue dogs to stopping U.S. breeders from importing dogs. Americans typically import about 1 million dogs annually.