Curious Tails

AVS Licensed Pet Shop in Balestier

Cocker Spaniel Puppies for Sale in Singapore

5.0 from 41 Google reviews

The honest part first: Cockers are not HDB-approved, so this page is for condo and landed homes. The merry Cocker is one of the sweetest family dogs there is — the catch is the coat and those lovely ears, which need real care in our humidity. Elsewhere Cockers run from about $3,000 at pet shops to $15,000 for show or imported lines; ours are $4,588 to $5,988, all-in and printed.

From $4,588 all-in. Private housing only. No add-ons quietly billed later.

  • AVS licensed · AS24J00046
  • 41 five-star reviews
  • Private-housing family breed
Cocker Spaniel puppy sitting in a set-up playpen at a Singapore condo

Cocker Spaniel

5.0 on Google

No Cocker Spaniel puppies in stock today

Contact us for the latest Cocker Spaniel availability

Cocker Spaniel litters at our Balestier shop are small and usually reserved within days — often before this page catches up. Tell us what you're after and we'll WhatsApp you current photos, prices and timing for the next Cocker Spaniel puppies, plus similar breeds available now.

Looking to Buy a Cocker Spaniel in Singapore?

Our Cocker Spaniel puppies in Singapore are reserved quickly, so we update this list as puppies are reserved and confirm what is still available on WhatsApp. As an AVS licensed pet shop in Singapore, we'll send you photos, gender, age, colour, and a short walkthrough video for the Cocker puppies available now.

Unlike most listings you'll compare us against, we tell you the number upfront: every Cocker Spaniel for sale in Singapore here is between $4,588 and $5,988, and what you see is the full price. Book a puppy viewing appointment at our Balestier shop to meet them in person, or after you reserve with a deposit we board your puppy for free, food and lodging covered, until your home is ready.

Ask for current Cocker photos and prices, or meet our Cocker Spaniel puppies at our Balestier pet shop in person, with free home delivery in Singapore once you reserve.

Cocker Spaniel puppy portrait, one of the Cocker puppies available in Singapore

Can you keep a Cocker Spaniel in an HDB flat? No

The Cocker Spaniel is a medium-sized sporting breed and is not on the HDB-approved breed list. HDB flats may keep one dog of an approved small breed; condos and landed homes may keep up to three dogs, subject to the estate's own rules, which is where the Cocker belongs in Singapore.

We tell you this before you fall for the photos. If you love the merry-spaniel character but live in an HDB flat, our HDB-approved breeds guide maps the approved small breeds and companion crosses that fit both the rules and flat living. Private housing readers: carry on, the rest of this page is yours.

Read HDB's guidelines on keeping pets

The housing rules, straight

  • HDB flat: Cocker Spaniel not approved
  • Condo / landed: up to three dogs (AVS limits of ownership)
  • HDB readers: see the approved alternatives guide below

Source: AVS limits of ownership · Full list: HDB-approved breeds guide

Why Singapore families get their Cocker Spaniel from Curious Tails

five-star Google reviews
41

five-star Google reviews

Cocker pricing starts here, all-in
$4,588

Cocker pricing starts here, all-in

starter kit included free
$500+

starter kit included free

years in Balestier
2+

years in Balestier

Cocker Spaniel Temperament: The Merry Family Dog

The Cocker earned its nickname honestly: the "merry Cocker" is cheerful, affectionate and sociable to its core, with a perpetually wagging tail and a soft spot for its people. Gentle with children, friendly with strangers and other dogs, and eager to please, it is a sporting breed with a companion's heart, and one of the loveliest family dogs a private-housing home can choose.

The honest footnotes, from two years of matching families to dogs. First, this is a sensitive, people-oriented breed that does not thrive left alone all week; it wants to be with you. Second, the sporting heritage is real, so a proper daily walk is part of the deal, not a nice-to-have. Third, the grooming and ear care below are the true ongoing commitment, and the reason some owners underestimate the breed.

Give a Cocker company, exercise and consistent grooming, and you get a devoted, joyful shadow for a decade and more.

Cocker Spaniel puppy playing gently with children in a garden

Can a Cocker Spaniel Be Left Alone During Work Hours?

Less happily than many breeds, and honesty matters here. Cockers are sensitive and companionable, and long daily isolation can lead to separation anxiety in this breed more than most. A midday walker, a puzzle toy, and evenings that genuinely belong to the dog make all the difference; a home that is empty from morning to night most days should think carefully.

The room needs the usual tropical basics — ventilation, shade, water — and the exercise and grooming routines below decide the rest.

Good fit if

  • Private housing and a sociable, present family
  • Someone is around much of the day, or a midday walker
  • You will keep up the coat and weekly ear care

Those Ears and That Coat: Care in Our Humidity

The Cocker's long, feathered, low-hanging ears are its signature and its weak spot. In Singapore's humidity they trap heat and moisture beautifully, which is exactly what an ear infection needs to take hold, so this breed's owners learn one weekly habit early: lift the ear, check and clean, keep the canal hair trimmed, and dry the ears thoroughly after every swim or bath. It takes minutes and prevents the single most common Cocker vet visit.

The silky coat is the other commitment. It needs brushing several times a week to stay mat-free, especially the feathering on the ears, legs and belly, and a professional groom every 6 to 8 weeks. None of it is hard, but all of it is regular, and owners who plan for it enjoy the breed at its best. It is why the brush and the ear cleaner are among the working tools in the starter kit.

Cocker Spaniel having its long ears and silky coat groomed

Cocker Spaniel Size, Coat and Lifespan

Honest numbers for a merry medium sporting breed.

Cocker Spaniel Size, Coat and Lifespan
TraitWhat to expect
Adult weightRoughly 12 to 16 kg; a compact, sturdy medium dog
HeightAround 38 to 43 cm at the shoulder
CoatSilky, feathered; solid gold, black, chocolate, or roan and parti-colours
LifespanAbout 12 to 15 years with good weight and ear care
ExerciseAround an hour daily in the cool hours; a keen, happy walker
GroomingBrush several times a week; professional groom every 6 to 8 weeks; weekly ear care

A Cocker settles happily into a condo, provided the daily walk is real and the grooming routine is kept. This is a companionship-and-care breed, not a space-hungry one.

Cocker Spaniel Price in Singapore: What You'll Pay and What's Included

The market runs from about $3,000 at pet shops to $15,000 for show or imported lines. Here's ours in writing: $4,588 to $5,988, all-in.

Typical Singapore market

  • Cocker price $3,000 to $6,000 at pet shops, up to $15,000 for show lines
  • Sought-after colours quoted higher
  • Inclusions rarely spelt out
  • Starter supplies, training and delivery charged separately

Curious Tails

  • $4,588 to $5,988, printed right here
  • $500+ starter kit with 30+ items included
  • Free home delivery with the playpen set up before you arrive
  • Free first lesson with an AVS-certified trainer, plus free boarding after deposit

Why is our price printed? We don't carry the marketing spend the bigger names do, and we'd rather win on value and word of mouth. Compare the full picture on our transparent puppy pricing page, and factor the ongoing grooming cost with the first-year puppy budget guide.

The $500+ Starter Kit Every Cocker Goes Home With

Every Cocker Spaniel leaves us with a starter kit worth $500 and up: more than 30 items across eight categories, a playpen, a carrier, grooming tools, puppy food, outdoor gear, toilet training supplies, oral health care, and toys. For this breed the brush and the ear cleaner are the tools that earn their keep, and on delivery day we show you the weekly ear-and-coat routine hands-on.

On delivery day, Nelson or Kim walks you through every item: how to use it, and how it fits into your Cocker's daily care. Most of the questions new owners would otherwise ask later are answered before we leave your home.

See the full 30+ item kit breakdown, category by category.

Puppy starter kit with playpen, carrier, grooming tools, food and toys laid out

Is a Cocker Spaniel Right for Your Lifestyle?

We ask about your housing, your company at home and your grooming appetite before your heart gets a vote. Here's the honest short version.

Is a Cocker Spaniel Right for Your Lifestyle?
Your situationOur honest take
Private housing, present family, daily walkerIdeal. This is the merry family shadow at its very best
Home with company most of the dayGreat fit. Cockers give back every bit of the attention they get
HDB flatNot eligible. See the HDB-approved breeds guide for genuine alternatives
Out from morning to night most daysReconsider. This sensitive breed is prone to separation anxiety
No time or budget for groomingReconsider. The coat and ears need regular, non-negotiable care

Not sure the Cocker is your match?

We'd rather talk you out of the wrong breed than sell you the wrong dog. Message us your housing type and daily routine and we'll tell you straight.

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Cocker Spaniel Health: What We Check and What to Watch

Every Cocker goes home vet-checked, vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped. The breed's watch-points are well known and mostly manageable: ears first and foremost, for the humidity reasons above; eyes, where the breed can carry a few hereditary conditions worth a vet's routine check; and weight, because a merry Cocker will happily eat its way to problems if portions aren't controlled. Keep the ears clean, the eyes checked and the waistline honest, and most Cockers live long, cheerful lives.

Feeding is simple: your puppy comes with the food it is already eating, portioned for its size, and any change should be gradual over a week. See the puppy health checks explained guide.

Cocker Spaniel puppy at a veterinary health check before going home

Your Cocker Spaniel's First Week at Home

Day 0: we deliver, free, at a time that suits you. The playpen, bed, water, and toys are set up before your Cocker explores the room, and we walk you through all 30+ starter-kit items in person, including the ear-and-coat routine. Learn more about how our free home delivery and setup works.

Days 1 to 3: keep it calm. A fixed feeding routine with measured portions, the toilet pads where we placed them, and gentle play that helps your puppy settle into its new room.

Days 4 to 7: the routine sticks, and now is the time to build good habits. Book your free first lesson with an AVS-certified trainer, and start short, positive handling of the ears and coat so your Cocker grows up loving the grooming it will need for life. See what the free AVS-certified training lesson covers.

Cocker Spaniel puppy settling into a set-up playpen during its first week home

What Curious Tails Owners Say

41 Google reviews, 5.0 average, and counting.

  • Had such a wonderful experience bringing home our new furry family member from Curious Tails in Balestier. Honestly, Nelson and Kim couldn't have been more helpful and answered every single question we had, which made the whole thing stress-free. Our pup was clean, well-socialised, and full of energy when we brought it home. The puppy came home healthy and vet-checked, which gave us real peace of mind. A truly lovely experience from start to finish, thank you!

    Karen Joy Pepito

    Google review

  • Very nice and friendly owners! All the puppies are so cute. Well and detailed explanation on how to take care of the puppy. All essential items are provided with purchase of the puppy.

    YihShy

    Google review

  • We visited a few places before Curious Tails, but their Balestier store stood out immediately. Nelson was professional and reassuring, and made sure we felt confident every step of the way. The full vaccination was already covered, which showed how much they care. If you want peace of mind buying a puppy, this is the place.

    Jaden Chua

    Google review

Read more about Nelson and Kim and how the shop runs, or see all reviews on Google.

Free Training, Free Boarding and Real Aftercare

The price includes a free first lesson with an AVS-Accredited Certified Dog Trainer, free boarding after your deposit until you're ready, and free ongoing customer service for care questions after the sale.

And the safety net we're asked about most: if your Cocker falls sick within the first 5 days of going home, bring them back to the shop and we'll nurse them ourselves.

Included, no add-on

  • Free first lesson, AVS-Accredited Certified Dog Trainer
  • Free boarding after deposit, until you're ready
  • 5-day sick-return guarantee

Buying safely: verify any pet shop's AVS licence first

Before any deposit on a Cocker Spaniel, search the seller on the AVS public registry of licensed pet shops. A seller who is not on it is not licensed, whatever the listing claims.

Curious Tails holds AVS pet shop licence AS24J00046. Check us first; an honest shop never minds.

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Before you pay anyone

  • Search the seller on the AVS public registry
  • Ask for the licence number; check it matches

Full walkthrough: step-by-step licence verification guide · SPCA on animal smuggling

Cocker Spaniel FAQs

Can I keep a Cocker Spaniel in an HDB flat?

No. The Cocker Spaniel is a medium-sized sporting breed and is not on the HDB-approved list. Condos and landed homes may keep up to three dogs, subject to the estate's own rules, which is where the Cocker belongs in Singapore. HDB readers: our HDB-approved breeds guide maps the approved small breeds and companion crosses that fit both the rules and flat living.

How much does a Cocker Spaniel cost in Singapore?

Cocker Spaniel prices in Singapore range widely: pet-shop puppies commonly run $3,000 to $6,000, while show or imported lines are quoted far higher, with enthusiasts citing $6,000 to $15,000. At Curious Tails, Cocker Spaniel puppies are $4,588 to $5,988, and that price already includes the $500+ starter kit, free home delivery and setup, and a free first training lesson with an AVS-certified trainer.

Are Cocker Spaniels good family dogs?

Wonderfully so. The "merry Cocker" is affectionate, gentle and sociable, brilliant with children and happy in the thick of family life. The honest notes: they are sensitive dogs that do not enjoy long days alone, and they need a good daily walk and regular grooming. Give them company, exercise and ear care and you have one of the sweetest family companions there is.

Why do Cocker Spaniels get ear infections, and how do I prevent them?

Those beautiful long, hairy, low-hanging ears trap heat and moisture, and in Singapore's humidity that is the perfect setup for infection. Prevention is simple and non-negotiable: check the ears weekly, keep them clean and dry, dry them thoroughly after any swim or bath, and keep the hair around the ear canal trimmed. Managed this way, ear trouble is the exception, not the rule.

How much exercise and grooming does a Cocker Spaniel need?

Around an hour of exercise a day, split across the cool hours, and this sporting breed genuinely enjoys it. Grooming is the bigger commitment: the silky coat needs brushing several times a week and a professional groom every 6 to 8 weeks to stay mat-free, along with the weekly ear routine. Budget for the coat before you buy.

English or American Cocker Spaniel: what is the difference?

They are two distinct breeds. The English Cocker Spaniel is a little taller with a longer muzzle and a moderate coat, closer to its working-gundog roots and the type most often seen in Singapore. The American Cocker Spaniel is smaller, with a domed head and a much heavier, longer coat that needs even more grooming. Temperament is similar and merry in both; the practical difference for you is size and coat workload. Ask us which we currently have and we will show you the difference in person.

What happens after I reserve a Cocker Spaniel?

You place a deposit, and we board your puppy for free, food and lodging covered, until you're ready. Delivery is scheduled around your availability, and we set up the playpen and walk you through all 30+ starter-kit items, including the ear-and-coat routine, before we leave.

Still comparing? See our Balestier puppy shop, the breeds hub, or Cockapoo puppies.

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Meet Our Cocker Spaniels at Balestier

2 Balestier Road #01-701 S320002 Singapore

Weekdays 12pm–6pm, Weekends 10am–6pm

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