AVS Licensed Pet Shop in Balestier
Dog Breeds in Singapore: All 48, Compared
5.0 from 41 Google reviews
Every breed we carry, side by side, with the three things listings usually hide: whether it is HDB-approved, what it actually costs all-in, and how much grooming and alone-time it really needs. 48 breeds, each with its own published price from $3,288.
Every breed priced from $3,288, kit, delivery and training included.
- AVS licensed · AS24J00046
- 41 five-star reviews
- 2+ years in Balestier
48 breeds
How do you choose a puppy breed in Singapore?
Three questions decide it: is the breed HDB-approved if you live in a flat, how many hours will the dog be alone on a normal weekday, and how much grooming and exercise genuinely fit your week. The right breed is the one that fits your answers, not the one with the best photos.
Every breed card below carries its HDB status and its honest fit line. Answer the three questions, then let the cards disagree with you if they need to.
Verify our licence on the AVS public registryThe 3 questions
- 1. HDB flat? Then only approved breeds
- 2. Alone 8am to 6pm? Then the independent breeds
- 3. Grooming and walks: what really fits your week?
Shortcut: the two-minute breed selector asks these for you.
HDB-Approved Breeds for Flat Living
Approved for HDB flats, one dog per flat. Every card links to the full honest profile: temperament, real prices, HDB rules, and the parts other listings leave out.
- From $3,288
Cavapoo
- Gentle, easygoing temperament
- Copes well alone during work hours
- Low-shedding poodle-cross coat
- HDB-approved cross
- From $3,288
Maltipoo
- Affectionate and people-focused
- Happiest with company at home
- Low-shedding, easy-care coat
- HDB-approved cross
- From $4,288
Maltese
- Gentle, devoted lap companion
- Silky white, very low-shedding coat
- Happiest with company at home
- HDB-approved toy breed
- From $4,288
Mini Dachshund
- Bold, curious little explorer
- Independent, with a proper watchdog bark
- Short coat, minimal grooming
- HDB-approved small breed
- From $3,288
Cockapoo
- Warm and sociable, great with kids
- Adaptable to most daily routines
- Low-shedding wavy coat
- HDB-approved cross
- From $3,288
Bichonpoo
- Playful, cheerful and gentle
- Low-shedding, allergy-friendlier coat
- Wants people around during the day
- HDB-approved cross
- From $3,888
Bichon Frise
- Famously cheerful and sociable
- Curly, low-shedding double coat
- Happiest with company at home
- HDB-approved breed
- From $3,688
Cavapoochon
- Gentle, adaptable family all-rounder
- Keeps its teddy-bear puppy look
- Low-shedding soft coat
- HDB-approved triple cross
- From $4,288
Chihuahua
- Devoted, alert lap companion
- Big-dog personality, smallest body
- Easiest grooming in our lineup
- HDB-approved toy breed
- From $3,688
Cavachon
- Gentle, sweet-natured cross
- Sociable; loves being with family
- Low-shedding wavy coat
- HDB-approved cross
- From $5,700
Havanese
- Cheerful, affectionate companion
- Bonds closely; wants company
- Silky, low-shedding coat
- HDB-approved breed
- From $5,888
Coton de Tulear
- Clownish, affectionate and calm
- Cotton-soft, low-shedding coat
- Happiest in company
- HDB-approved breed
- From $4,288
Shihpoo
- Easygoing, affectionate cross
- Low-shedding Shih Tzu × Poodle coat
- Adaptable to flat living
- HDB-approved cross
- From $3,488
Toy Poodle
- Bright and highly trainable
- Low-shedding curly coat
- Adaptable and eager to please
- HDB-approved toy breed
- From $4,888
Pomeranian
- Bold, lively little spitz
- Confident, alert watchdog nature
- Fluffy double coat, regular brushing
- HDB-approved toy breed
- From $4,888
Japanese Spitz
- Bright, loyal family dog
- Samoyed looks at an HDB-legal size
- White coat, surprisingly low-odour
- HDB-approved breed
- From $3,988
Shih Tzu
- Easygoing palace companion
- Low energy, content indoors
- Flat-faced; needs cool, shaded days
- HDB-approved breed
- From $4,588
Pug
- Comic, affectionate and sociable
- Low exercise needs; loves a nap
- Flat-faced; keep cool in the heat
- HDB-approved breed
- From $4,688
Yorkshire Terrier
- Bold, confident silky toy terrier
- Minimal shedding, needs coat care
- Alert little watchdog
- HDB-approved toy breed
- From $3,288
Silky Terrier
- Sturdier cousin of the Yorkie
- Lively, curious and affectionate
- Silky, low-shedding coat
- HDB-approved breed
- From $4,888
Miniature Schnauzer
- Spirited, smart family terrier
- Low-shedding wiry coat
- Loyal and alert
- HDB-approved breed
- From $4,988
Miniature Pinscher
- Fearless "King of Toys"
- High energy in a tiny frame
- Short coat, minimal grooming
- HDB-approved toy breed
- From $4,088
Papillon
- One of the smartest toy breeds
- Easy single coat, low grooming
- Playful and trainable
- HDB-approved toy breed
- From $5,988
Pekingese
- Dignified, loyal companion
- Lowest exercise needs in our lineup
- Flat-faced; keep cool and shaded
- HDB-approved breed
- From $3,288
Japanese Chin
- Cat-like, quiet and independent
- Elegant, affectionate lap dog
- Silky coat; keep cool in heat
- HDB-approved breed
- From $5,588
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- The gentlest toy spaniel
- Sweet, affectionate, sociable
- Not for long, empty days alone
- HDB-approved breed
- From $3,888
Jack Russell Terrier
- Athletic, clever working terrier
- Highest energy of our approved breeds
- Needs real daily exercise
- HDB-approved breed
- From $4,688
Westie
- Confident Highland white terrier
- Friendly, sturdy and lively
- White coat needs skin care in humidity
- HDB-approved breed
- From $3,588
Scottish Terrier
- Dignified, independent "diehard"
- Loyal but self-reliant
- Low-shedding wiry coat
- HDB-approved breed
- From $3,288
Boston Terrier
- Friendly "American Gentleman"
- HDB-legal French Bulldog alternative
- Short coat; keep cool (flat-faced)
- HDB-approved breed
- From $6,500
Italian Greyhound
- Elegant, affectionate sighthound
- The only HDB-approved sighthound
- Fragile legs; careful in the first year
- HDB-approved breed
- From $4,988
Sheltie
- Brilliant, trainable herding genius
- The only herding breed on the HDB list
- Double coat; barky without training
- HDB-approved breed
Private Housing Breeds: Condo & Landed
Not on the HDB-approved list, so these suit condos and landed homes only. We flag it plainly, because finding out after you have fallen for a puppy is the worst order of operations. More breeds are landing soon.
- From $3,688
Corgi
- Big character, active and alert
- Needs daily exercise and play
- Double coat, sheds regularly
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $4,788
Shiba Inu
- Independent, calm, cat-like nature
- Naturally clean and tidy habits
- Suits owners who respect space
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $6,800
French Bulldog
- Charming, low-exercise companion
- Flat-faced; strict heat care needed
- Boston Terrier is the HDB-legal cousin
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $4,588
Golden Retriever
- The classic family all-rounder
- Gentle, trainable, sociable
- Needs space and daily exercise
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $5,500
Samoyed
- Smiling, friendly Arctic breed
- Heavy coat; demanding in the tropics
- Needs cool, active management
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $6,888
Chow Chow
- Aloof, dignified and independent
- Lion-maned; not a cuddly breed
- Heavy coat; needs heat management
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $5,088
Siberian Husky
- Athletic, vocal and social
- High exercise needs, escape artist
- Double coat; hard work in the heat
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $5,880
Border Collie
- The world's smartest breed
- Relentless energy and drive
- Needs a job and daily work
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $5,500
Pomsky
- Husky looks at half the scale
- Playful, energetic and vocal
- Size varies; double coat
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $3,588
Beagle
- Merry, friendly scent hound
- Food-motivated and vocal
- Needs daily exercise
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $4,588
Cocker Spaniel
- Merry, affectionate medium spaniel
- Silky coat; needs regular ear care
- Sociable and active
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $6,988
English Bulldog
- Gentle, calm heavyweight
- Flat-faced; the strictest heat care
- Low exercise, big personality
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $5,988
German Shepherd
- Loyal, intelligent working guardian
- Needs training, space and exercise
- Scheduled breed; extra rules apply
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $3,800
Goldendoodle
- Golden warmth, low-shed coat
- Friendly, trainable and sociable
- Big dog; needs space
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $3,488
Labradoodle
- The original doodle cross
- Sociable, active and trainable
- Low-shedding coat; needs space
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
- From $4,580
Whippet
- Gentle, quiet sighthound
- Calm indoors, a sprinter outdoors
- Short coat, minimal grooming
- Not HDB-approved — private housing
Same promise, whichever breed
- breeds, honestly matched
- 48
- every breed starts here, all-in
- $3,288
- starter kit with every puppy
- $500+
- five-star Google reviews
- 41
breeds, honestly matched
every breed starts here, all-in
starter kit with every puppy
five-star Google reviews
Match by Your Day, Not the Photo
Two years of placements distilled into one honest table.
| Your situation | Start with |
|---|---|
| Working couple, out 8am to 6pm, HDB flat | Cavapoo or Mini Dachshund; both handle alone time with a settled routine |
| Someone home most of the day | Maltipoo, Maltese, Bichon Frise, or Bichonpoo; they thrive on exactly that company |
| Family with young children | Cockapoo first, Cavapoo close second; both meet kids halfway |
| First dog, want the forgiving option | Cockapoo; eager to please and kind to beginner mistakes |
| Private housing, active outdoor routine | Corgi for engagement, Shiba Inu for independence |
| Allergy-sensitive household | Bichon Frise, Bichonpoo, Maltese, Maltipoo, or Cavapoo; low-shedding, though no dog is allergen-free |
HDB Quick Check
A sample of the rule we flag before anything else. Every breed card above carries its own HDB status too.
| Breed | HDB flat |
|---|---|
| Cavapoo | Yes, approved cross |
| Maltipoo | Yes, approved cross |
| Maltese | Yes, approved breed |
| Bichon Frise | Yes, approved breed |
| Cavapoochon | Yes, approved cross |
| Chihuahua | Yes, approved breed |
| Mini Dachshund | Yes, approved breed |
| Cockapoo | Yes, approved cross |
| Bichonpoo | Yes, approved cross |
| Corgi | No; private housing only |
| Shiba Inu | No; private housing only |
The full rules, the one-dog-per-flat limit, and what to do if your heart is set on a non-approved breed are in the HDB-approved dog breeds guide.
Included with every breed
What every puppy comes with
The price on every card is the full price, whichever breed you choose. Details on the transparent pricing page.
- 30+ items
$500+ Starter Kit
Over 30 items across eight categories, from playpen to toys, delivered with your puppy and explained item by item.
- Free
Free Delivery & Setup
Island-wide, scheduled around you, with the playpen set up before your puppy explores the room.
- AVS-certified
Free Training Lesson
A first lesson with an AVS-Accredited Certified Dog Trainer, booked into week one while the routine forms.
Full inclusions, market comparisons, and the deposit-to-homecoming process: our transparent puppy pricing.
Still torn between two breeds?
Message us your daily routine and housing type. We'll tell you straight, including which breed not to get. It's how we work.
Breed Questions, Answered
Which breeds does Curious Tails carry?
Forty-eight, with more arriving regularly. The range spans HDB-approved companions like the Cavapoo, Maltipoo, Maltese, Bichon Frise, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Pug and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, through to private-housing breeds like the Corgi, Shiba Inu, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever and Siberian Husky. Prices start from $3,288 all-in and vary by breed, and every price includes the $500+ starter kit, free delivery and setup, and a free training lesson.
Which of your breeds are HDB-approved?
Most of them. The great majority of our breeds are HDB-approved companions and crosses, from the Cavapoo, Maltese and Bichon Frise to the Pug, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. A smaller group, including the Corgi, Shiba Inu, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Samoyed, Chow Chow and Siberian Husky, are not on the HDB-approved list and suit condos and landed homes only. We flag this on every breed card because finding out after falling in love is the worst order of operations.
Which breed suits a working couple best?
The independent ones: Cavapoo and Mini Dachshund for HDB homes, Shiba Inu for private housing. Maltipoo, Maltese, and Bichonpoo thrive on company and find an empty 8am to 6pm home hard; we will say so before you buy.
Do all breeds cost the same?
No. Each breed has its own published price, starting from $3,288 all-in and rising with breed, coat, colour, and age. Every price still includes the starter kit, delivery and training, and we quote the exact figure per puppy on WhatsApp.
Can you help us choose between breeds?
That is the whole point of how we sell. Message us your daily routine and housing type, or take the two-minute breed selector, and we will tell you straight, including which breed not to get. We have talked customers out of the wrong breed before, and it earned us reviews, not complaints.
Can we meet the breeds in person before deciding?
Yes, at 2 Balestier Road #01-701, weekdays 12pm to 6pm and weekends 10am to 6pm. WhatsApp first so we can have the right puppies ready for the breeds you are considering.
Still comparing? See our puppy shop in Singapore, or our Cavapoo page.
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Meet Our Breeds at Balestier
2 Balestier Road #01-701 S320002 Singapore
Weekdays 12pm–6pm, Weekends 10am–6pm
Can't make the trip? WhatsApp us which breeds you're considering and we'll send current photos and prices for each.
Still weighing your options?
Take the two-minute breed selector, matched to your actual routine and home.