AVS Licensed Pet Shop in Balestier
Shiba Inu Puppies for Sale in Singapore
5.0 from 41 Google reviews
Shiba prices in Singapore run roughly $4,000 to $8,000; ours are $2,888 to $4,488 all-in. The straight facts before the cute photos: Shibas are not HDB-approved, and a suspiciously cheap Shiba online is a risk, not a bargain. Private housing? Let's talk properly.
From $2,888 all-in, for condo and landed homes.
- AVS licensed · AS24J00046
- 41 five-star reviews
- 2+ years in Balestier
Shiba Inu
Looking for a Shiba Inu for Sale in Singapore?
Shiba litters move quickly and colours vary between them, so we keep availability live on WhatsApp rather than on a page that goes stale. Message us for photos, gender, age, colour, and exact prices of the Shiba puppies available now.
Every Shiba here is between $2,888 and $4,488, full price in writing, kit and delivery and training included. Housing comes first in our conversation, because a Shiba cannot go to an HDB flat and we don't bend that rule for a sale.
Ask for current Shiba photos and prices, or meet them at our Balestier shop.
Available Shiba Inu Puppies
A few of the Shibas recently looking for homes. Tap any pup to WhatsApp us for the latest photos, video, and full price.
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Can you keep a Shiba Inu in an HDB flat? No
The Shiba Inu is not on the HDB-approved breed list. HDB flats may keep one dog of an approved small breed, and the Shiba does not qualify. Condos and landed homes may keep up to three dogs, subject to the estate's own pet rules, so private housing is where Singapore's Shibas live.
We say this before you fall for the fox face, not after. HDB readers: the approved alternatives further down share more of the Shiba's spirit than you might expect. Private housing readers: carry on, and let's talk temperament honestly.
Read HDB's guidelines on keeping petsThe housing rules, straight
- HDB flat: Shiba not approved, no exceptions we can promise
- Condo / landed: up to three dogs (AVS limits of ownership)
- HDB readers: approved alternatives below
Source: AVS limits of ownership · Full list: the full HDB-approved breeds list
Why private-housing families get their Shiba from Curious Tails
- five-star Google reviews
- 41
- Shiba pricing starts here, all-in
- $2,888
- starter kit included free
- $500+
- years in Balestier
- 2+
five-star Google reviews
Shiba pricing starts here, all-in
starter kit included free
years in Balestier
Independent, Clean, and Not For Everyone: the Honest Temperament
The Shiba is the cat of the dog world: self-possessed, meticulous about its coat, reserved with strangers, and deeply loyal on its own terms. Breed guides call it intelligent, independent, and agile, and every word carries weight in daily life.
For the right owner, that independence is the entire appeal: a Shiba handles a working couple's 8am to 6pm absence better than almost anything else we carry, and it will not smother you for attention. For an owner who wants a dog that lives to please, it will feel like rejection.
Our honest note after two years of matching: we have talked people out of Shibas more than into them. We'd rather talk you out of the wrong breed than sell you the wrong dog.
The Recall Rule: Assume It's Leash-For-Life
Every Shiba owner learns the same lesson, ideally the easy way: recall is unreliable in this breed, permanently. A Shiba that spots something interesting consults its own judgment, not yours.
So the rule is simple: leashed walks and secured spaces, always, on a well-fitted harness, because Shibas are also gifted escape artists. Gate checks and door discipline become household habits.
None of this is a flaw; it is the breed working as designed. It just needs to be known before the deposit, which is why it is on this page and in our first conversation.
Shiba Inu Size, Coat, Shedding and Lifespan
Honest numbers, including the coat-blow truth.
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Adult weight | 8 to 10 kg; compact and athletic |
| Height | 35 to 41 cm at the shoulder |
| Coat | Plush double coat; red, black and tan, cream, sesame |
| Shedding | Heavy seasonal blows about twice a year; daily raking those weeks |
| Lifespan | 12 to 15 years |
| Exercise | 40 to 60 minutes daily, leashed, plus mental work |
| Cleanliness | Famously cat-like; grooms itself, house-trains fast |
The upside people underrate: outside coat-blow weeks a Shiba barely smells, cleans itself like a cat, and often toilet-trains faster than any breed we place. The double-coat rule still applies: brush it out, never shave it.
Shiba Inu Price in Singapore, and the Too-Cheap Listing Warning
Market listings run roughly $4,000 to $8,000. Ours: $2,888 to $4,488, all-in, and here's how to read anything far below that.
Typical Singapore market
- Listings roughly $4,000 to $8,000; imports at the top
- Occasional far-below-market listings on Carousell or Telegram
- Those "deals" usually mean no verifiable licence
- Starter supplies, training, delivery all separate
- Buyers have been fined $7,000 over smuggled dogs
Curious Tails
- $2,888 to $4,488, printed right here
- Licence AS24J00046, checkable in 60 seconds
- $500+ starter kit with 30+ items included
- Free delivery, setup, and first training lesson
- Free boarding after deposit until you are ready
Shiba forums here regularly ask whether a $1,300-plus listing can be real; the useful answer is a process, not a guess: check the seller on the registry before falling in love, and see how to verify any seller's licence. The full deposit-to-homecoming process is on our transparent puppy pricing page.
In private housing and Shiba-serious?
Message us your housing type and routine. We'll send current Shiba photos and exact prices, plus an honest read on whether the breed fits you.
Living with a Shiba in Singapore
Heat management is straightforward: walks at sunrise and after dark, shade and water always, and midday where the fan lives. The double coat insulates both ways when maintained, so the coat-blow weeks are when the undercoat rake earns its place in your starter kit.
Apartment noise is rarely the issue people expect: Shibas bark little. The famous "shiba scream" is saved for moments of profound disagreement, usually nail trims, and your neighbours will never hear it.
Door and gate discipline is the real daily habit: this breed treats an open door as an invitation to explore Singapore solo.
In an HDB Flat? Approved Alternatives with a Similar Spirit
If it is the Shiba's independence you love, the Mini Dachshund is the closest HDB-approved spirit we carry: self-possessed, bold, and comfortable with alone time. If it is the composed, low-fuss companionship, a Cavapoo gives you calm independence with a softer learning curve.
Match on routine, not silhouette: take the two-minute breed selector or message us your weekday and we'll shortlist honestly.
If you loved the Shiba's...
- Independent spirit → Mini Dachshund
- Calm, low-fuss company → Cavapoo
- Clean, low-odour coat → Bichonpoo
- Alert watchfulness → Mini Dachshund
Vaccination and Licensing Timeline
The exact weeks, so nothing is left to guesswork.
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| Week 6 | First vaccination and deworming |
| Week 8 | Second vaccination and deworming |
| Week 9 | Puppy goes home, one week after the second vaccination |
| Week 12 | Third vaccination and deworming, completing the core puppy course |
| Week 16 | Optional fourth vaccination, if advised by your vet for extra early-life protection |
| Year 1 onward | Annual booster shot and deworming, done every year as advised by your vet |
| At purchase | Microchipping is already done; dog licensing paperwork is completed with our full assistance at the point of purchase |
| Before licensing (first-time owners) | A one-time free online pet ownership course, required since September 2024 |
Every puppy goes home vet-checked, vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped. First-time owners must complete the free online pet ownership course before licensing.
Your Shiba's First Week at Home
Day 0: we deliver free, usually morning or evening, with the playpen set up before your Shiba explores; see how our free home delivery and setup works. Shibas assess new territory carefully; give it the dignity of a quiet first survey.
Days 1 to 3: same food, fixed times, minimal fuss. A Shiba respects calm competence, and toilet training usually clicks embarrassingly fast.
Days 4 to 7: book the free first lesson; see what the free training lesson covers. Early, rewards-based work matters double with an independent breed.
Shiba week one, in brief
- Day 0: delivered, set up, quiet survey
- Days 1–3: calm routine, fast toilet wins
- Days 4–7: book the training lesson
- Door and gate discipline from day one
- Questions: WhatsApp, any time
What Owners Say About Us
41 Google reviews, 5.0 average, and counting.
Buying safely: verify any pet shop's AVS licence first
Every legitimate pet shop in Singapore is listed on the AVS public registry of licensed pet shops. Search the shop's name or licence number before paying any deposit; if a seller isn't on the registry, they aren't licensed, whatever the listing says.
Curious Tails holds AVS pet shop licence AS24J00046. With Shibas, the too-cheap listing is the classic trap: an unverifiable seller with a below-market price is where the smuggling and parvovirus stories start.
Search the AVS public registryBefore you pay anyone
- Search the seller on the AVS public registry
- Ask for the licence number; verify it matches
- Treat far-below-market Shiba listings as the red flag they are
Full walkthrough: step-by-step licence verification guide
Shiba Inu FAQs
Can I keep a Shiba Inu in an HDB flat?
No. The Shiba Inu is not on the HDB-approved breed list, and we do not promise workarounds. Condos and landed homes can keep up to three dogs, so a Shiba is entirely possible there. If you are in an HDB flat, see the approved alternatives on this page.
How much does a Shiba Inu cost in Singapore?
Market listings run roughly $4,000 to $8,000, with imports at the top. At Curious Tails, Shiba Inu puppies are $2,888 to $4,488, 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.
A Shiba online for $1,500 or less: is it real?
Treat it as a red flag, not a deal. Shibas far below market usually mean an unlicensed or unverifiable seller, and buyers have been fined $7,000 for unknowingly purchasing smuggled dogs. Sixty seconds on the AVS public registry settles whether any seller is licensed.
Can a Shiba Inu be left alone during work hours?
Better than most breeds; independence is the Shiba's signature, and it is why working couples shortlist them. The routine still decides the outcome: exercise before you leave, a settled space, and jobs for the clever brain.
Can a Shiba ever go off-leash?
Plan as if the answer is no, for life. Shiba recall is famously unreliable, so leashed walks and secured spaces are the rule, with a well-fitted harness because they are also skilled escape artists. This is breed reality, not pessimism.
How bad is Shiba shedding?
The plush double coat blows heavily about twice a year, and during those weeks daily brushing with an undercoat rake is the job. Outside the blows, weekly brushing keeps things tidy. Never shave a double coat.
Is a Shiba Inu a good first dog?
Honestly, usually not the easiest one; the independence that makes them wonderful also makes them less forgiving of beginner mistakes. If you love the look but want a softer learning curve, message us your routine and we will tell you straight.
Visit or message us
Meet Our Shiba Inus at Balestier
2 Balestier Road #01-701 S320002 Singapore
Weekdays 12pm–6pm, Weekends 10am–6pm
Can't make the trip? WhatsApp us for current Shiba Inu photos and prices, with free home delivery across Singapore.
Still weighing your options?
Take the two-minute breed selector, matched to your actual routine and home.