HDB-Approved Puppy Breeds in Singapore

Start with the current HDB rules

Always check the official HDB approved-breed list — it can change. Do this before reserving a puppy, even if you have previously owned the same breed in an HDB flat.

Under the standard HDB rules, each flat may keep a maximum of one dog from the approved-breed list. An AVS dog licence is still required, and AVS publishes separate limits of ownership that apply across housing types. Your household should check both sets of rules before bringing a dog home.

Breed permission is only the first check. Consider the adult dog's likely size, energy, grooming needs, time alone and response to close neighbours, lifts and shared corridors. The right match depends on your household's routine as much as the name of the breed.

Maltipoo

A Maltipoo is a Maltese × Poodle cross. Both parent breeds appear on the approved list, and HDB's schedule permits a cross of any two listed breeds. You must still verify the puppy's stated parentage and the latest rules yourself before proceeding.

When considering a Maltipoo, ask about the parents and think beyond the puppy's current size. Daily companionship, training, coat care and a realistic routine for time alone all matter in a flat.

Cavapoo

A Cavapoo is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel × Poodle cross. Both parent breeds appear on the approved list, so this pairing falls within the schedule's cross-breed provision. As with every cross, check the recorded parent breeds and verify the current HDB position before making a decision.

Meet the individual puppy and discuss your working hours, household members and expectations. A permitted breed or cross is not automatically the right lifestyle match for every flat.

Japanese Spitz

The Japanese Spitz appears on the HDB approved-breed list. Its full coat needs regular brushing and sensible care in Singapore's warm climate. Ask about the individual puppy's routine and temperament rather than choosing on appearance alone.

West Highland White Terrier

The West Highland White Terrier, often called a Westie, also appears on the approved list. Terriers can be lively and need consistent training, exercise and enrichment, so discuss your daily routine before deciding whether a Westie suits your household.

How to verify a cross-breed for HDB

First, find each parent breed on HDB's current approved-breed page. Then check the official Housing and Development (Animals) Rules schedule, which includes a cross of any two listed breeds. Confirm that the puppy's recorded parentage matches those two breeds; do not rely on a seller's broad label alone.

This is why a Maltipoo or Cavapoo may qualify when both stated parent breeds are listed, while a Cockapoo should not be described as HDB-approved: the English Cocker Spaniel is not on the list. If the description or paperwork is unclear, check directly with HDB before reserving the puppy.

Corgis are not HDB-approved

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is not on the HDB approved-breed list and should not be presented as an HDB option. Families considering a Corgi should have suitable private-estate or landed housing and should still check the rules that apply to their property and dog ownership.

Dog licensing is a separate requirement

HDB permission does not replace licensing. After confirming that the breed or cross is permitted for your home, review the AVS limits of ownership and apply for your own AVS dog licence. The licence belongs to the owner's responsibilities after bringing the puppy home.

Meet a puppy before deciding

See the puppies currently available, then WhatsApp +65 8767 4515 to tell us about your home, schedule and the breeds you are considering. We can arrange a calm showroom visit and talk through whether the puppy's needs fit your routine.

Read how the purchase process works before your visit to the Furgive You puppy shop on East Coast Road. You should still make your own checks with HDB and AVS, as the official rules take priority over any general breed guide.