AVS Licensed Pet Shop in Balestier
Chihuahua Puppies for Sale in Singapore
5.0 from 41 Google reviews
Chihuahua prices in Singapore commonly run $2,500 to $6,000, and higher for 'teacup' listings. Ours are $4,288 to $4,888, with the $500+ starter kit, free home delivery and setup, and a free first training lesson already in the price.
From $4,288 all-in. HDB-approved. No add-ons quietly billed later.
- AVS licensed · AS24J00046
- 41 five-star reviews
- HDB-approved toy breed
Chihuahua
Available Chihuahua Puppies
A few of the Chihuahua puppies looking for a home right now. Litters move fast, so tap any pup to WhatsApp us for its latest photos, video, and full price, or to arrange a viewing at our Balestier shop.
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Looking to Buy a Chihuahua in Singapore?
Our Chihuahua puppies in Singapore arrive and are reserved quickly, so we keep availability live on WhatsApp rather than on a page that goes stale. As an AVS licensed pet shop in Singapore, we'll send you photos, gender, age, coat type, and exact prices for the Chihuahua puppies available now.
Unlike most listings you'll compare us against, we tell you the number upfront: every Chihuahua for sale in Singapore here is between $4,288 and $4,888, 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 Chihuahua photos and prices, or meet our Chihuahua puppies at our Balestier pet shop in person, with free home delivery in Singapore once you reserve.
What is a Chihuahua?
The Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world, roughly 1.5 to 3 kg, with smooth-coat and long-coat varieties in nearly every colour. It is a devoted, alert companion with a famously big-dog personality and a lifespan of 14 to 16 years.
Curious Tails is an AVS licensed pet shop at 2 Balestier Road. We match by lifestyle first, and the Chihuahua suits a specific home well: adults or older children who want a devoted, portable companion.
Verify our licence on the AVS public registryChihuahua at a glance
- The world's smallest dog breed
- Roughly 1.5 to 3 kg fully grown
- Smooth or long coat, nearly every colour
- Devoted and alert, with a big-dog attitude
- 14 to 16 year lifespan
Sizes vary by line; ask us about a specific puppy's expected adult weight.
Why Singapore families get their Chihuahua from Curious Tails
- five-star Google reviews
- 41
- Chihuahua pricing starts here, all-in
- $4,288
- starter kit included free
- $500+
- years in Balestier
- 2+
five-star Google reviews
Chihuahua pricing starts here, all-in
starter kit included free
years in Balestier
Chihuahua Temperament: A Big Dog in a 2 kg Body
Nobody told the Chihuahua it is small. This is a confident, alert, fiercely devoted little dog that picks its people and commits completely. It makes an excellent watchdog for a flat, quick to announce the doorbell, and an even better lap companion once the announcement is made.
The honest part, from two years of matching puppies to families: a Chihuahua's confidence needs shaping. A well-socialised Chihuahua is charming and portable; an under-socialised one becomes suspicious and yappy. Early, gentle exposure to people and other dogs decides which one you get, and the free first training lesson with an AVS-certified trainer is exactly where that starts.
With calm older children, a Chihuahua does well. With boisterous toddlers, we say no plainly: at this size, a squeeze or a fall genuinely injures. The sturdier Cockapoo is the kinder family pick.
Can a Chihuahua Be Left Alone During Work Hours?
Moderately well, and honestly better than most toy companions. Chihuahuas bond deeply but keep a self-contained streak: with a safe playpen, a settled routine, and something to work on, most handle a working household's hours once matured into it.
Two caveats we give every buyer: keep the home routine warm, because a Chihuahua alone AND under-handled turns suspicious; and mind the aircon, because a 2 kg dog chills easily. If your home is empty 8am to 6pm and you want maximum independence, compare the Mini Dachshund before deciding.
Good fit if
- Adults or older children in the home
- You want a devoted, portable companion
- Small flat; the breed needs little space
Chihuahua Size, Coat and Lifespan
Honest numbers, including the ones the teacup listings skip.
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Adult weight | Roughly 1.5 to 3 kg; the smallest breed we carry |
| Height | Around 15 to 23 cm at the shoulder |
| Coat | Two varieties: smooth (weekly brush) and long coat (brush 2 to 3 times a week); colours from fawn and cream to chocolate, black & tan, sable and blue |
| Lifespan | 14 to 16 years, among the longest of any breed |
| Exercise | About 20 to 30 minutes a day, plus indoor play; a flat is genuinely enough space |
| Shedding & allergies | Light year-round shedding in both coat types; not a low-shedding breed |
How big do Chihuahuas get? Not very: 1.5 to 3 kg is the healthy range, and that is precisely why the breed is the number-one target of "teacup" marketing. The 14-to-16-year lifespan is dependable with good care, one more reason to choose health over an unusually tiny size.
Chihuahua Price in Singapore: What You'll Pay and What's Included
Most shops make you WhatsApp them just to learn the number. Here's ours in writing: $4,288 to $4,888, all-in.
Typical Singapore market
- Chihuahua price commonly $2,500 to $6,000
- Price usually not published; enquiry required
- "Teacup" and "micro" listings priced at a premium
- Starter supplies, training and delivery charged separately
Curious Tails
- $4,288 to $4,888, 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 plan the ongoing costs with the first-year puppy budget guide.
The $500+ Starter Kit Every Chihuahua Goes Home With
Every Chihuahua leaves us with a starter kit worth $500 and up: more than 30 items across eight categories, a playpen, a carrier, grooming tools, small-breed puppy food, outdoor gear, toilet training supplies, oral health care, and toys. For a tiny breed like the Chihuahua, the oral care items and the toy-breed feeding routine matter from day one.
On delivery day, Nelson or Kim walks you through every item: how to use it, and how it fits into your Chihuahua'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.
Is a Chihuahua Right for Your Lifestyle?
We ask about your routine before recommending any breed. Here's the honest short version for a Chihuahua.
| Your situation | Our honest take |
|---|---|
| Adults or older children wanting a devoted lap dog | Ideal. This is the Chihuahua home; the devotion is the whole point |
| Small flat, modest exercise appetite | Great fit. A flat is genuinely enough space, and 20 to 30 minutes a day covers it |
| Working household with a settled routine | Workable. More self-contained than our companion crosses; socialisation is the real task |
| Home with boisterous toddlers | Reconsider. At 1.5 to 3 kg a Chihuahua is delicate; a sturdier Cockapoo is the kinder match |
| Allergy-sensitive household | Reconsider. Chihuahuas shed lightly year-round; a Bichon Frise or Maltese is the better pick |
Not sure the Chihuahua is your match?
We'd rather talk you out of the wrong breed than sell you the wrong dog. Message us your daily routine and we'll tell you straight.
Chihuahua vs Mini Dachshund: Which Small Character Fits Your Home?
Both are compact character breeds with proper watchdog voices and light-maintenance coats, which is why buyers often cross-shop them. The honest differences: the Chihuahua is smaller, lighter to carry everywhere, and more of a one-person devotee; the Mini Dachshund is sturdier, more independent, and better with younger children.
Both announce the doorbell with enthusiasm, and both need early training to keep the announcements brief. With us the price, the starter kit, and the aftercare are identical either way.
Weighing the two? See our Mini Dachshund puppies, or message us your routine and we'll tell you straight.
Quick comparison
- Chihuahua: 1.5 to 3 kg, one-person devotee, ultra-portable
- Mini Dachshund: 4 to 5 kg, sturdier, better with young kids
- Same price, same starter kit, same aftercare either way
Keeping a Chihuahua in an HDB flat
The Chihuahua is named on the HDB-approved breed list, so you can keep one in an HDB flat. HDB allows one dog of an approved breed per flat, and at 1.5 to 3 kg the Chihuahua sits further inside the small-breed rules than any other dog. Every Chihuahua we place has its dog licensing completed at purchase, so the paperwork is handled for you.
Is a Chihuahua HDB-approved? Yes, by name on the list. Just mind the one-dog-per-flat rule, and if you already have a dog, message us first so we can check your situation.
Read HDB's guidelines on keeping petsThe rules in brief
- The Chihuahua is named on the HDB-approved breed list
- One dog of an approved breed per HDB flat (AVS limits of ownership)
- Condo and landed homes: up to three dogs, subject to your estate's own pet rules
Source: AVS limits of ownership
Grooming: The Easiest Coats We Carry
Here the Chihuahua wins outright. The smooth coat needs a weekly brush and the occasional bath; the long coat needs brushing 2 to 3 times a week and a tidy-up groom every couple of months. No mats, no monthly salon bill, no humidity drama: this is the lowest-grooming breed in our lineup alongside the smooth-coat Mini Dachshund.
Both coat types shed lightly year-round, which is the honest trade against our low-shedding poodle crosses. Nail trims and the dental routine, with the tools already in your starter kit, matter more for this breed than anything to do with the coat.
Chihuahua Health: What We Check Before You Take One Home
Every Chihuahua goes home vet-checked, vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped. The Chihuahua health points worth knowing: patellar luxation, a kneecap issue common to toy breeds; dental crowding, the breed's biggest lifelong issue, because a tiny jaw leaves no room for teeth, so the oral care routine starts on day one; low blood sugar in very young puppies, which regular small meals prevent; and the molera, a soft spot on the skull some Chihuahua puppies have, which usually closes with age and mostly asks for gentle handling.
Feeding is simple: your puppy comes with the toy-breed food it is already eating, and any change should be gradual over a week. For portioning guidance see the puppy health checks explained guide.
The Truth About Teacup and Micro Chihuahuas
No breed gets hit harder by "teacup" marketing than the Chihuahua, because it is already the smallest dog in the world. You will see "teacup," "micro," and "pocket" Chihuahua listings, often at a premium. We don't sell to that label. Dogs bred to be unusually tiny carry higher risks: fragile bones, severe dental problems, chronic low blood sugar, and shorter lives.
A healthy Chihuahua at 1.5 to 3 kg already fits in a tote bag. If a seller promises a size below that and guarantees it, treat the promise as a warning, not a feature.
Teacup red flags
- Guaranteed adult weight below 1.5 kg
- No mention of the parents' actual size
- "Teacup" or "micro" priced at a premium
Your Chihuahua's First Week at Home
Day 0: we deliver, free, at a time that suits you, usually morning or evening. The playpen, bed, water, and toys are set up before your Chihuahua explores the room, and we walk you through all 30+ starter-kit items in person. Learn more about how our free home delivery and setup works.
Days 1 to 3: keep it calm, warm and close. Tiny puppies chill easily under aircon, so a warm bed corner matters, along with a fixed feeding routine and the toilet pads where we placed them. Some night whimpering is normal adjustment.
Days 4 to 7: the routine sticks. This is the window to book your free first lesson with an AVS-certified trainer, the single best investment against future yappiness; see what the free AVS-certified training lesson covers. For anything in between, you WhatsApp us.
What Curious Tails Owners Say
41 Google reviews, 5.0 average, and counting.
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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 Chihuahua 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
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, to anyone; if a seller isn't on the registry, they aren't licensed, whatever the listing claims.
Curious Tails holds AVS pet shop licence AS24J00046. Check us first; an honest shop won't mind, and a genuine seller never will. Puppies sold outside licensed channels are often smuggled without vaccination, and buyers have been fined $7,000 for unknowingly purchasing one. Tiny breeds like the Chihuahua are smuggled most often, so check twice here.
Search the AVS public registryBefore you pay anyone
- Search the seller on the AVS public registry
- Ask for the licence number; verify it matches
- Walk away from Carousell or Telegram sellers with no licence to show
Full walkthrough: step-by-step licence verification guide · SPCA on animal smuggling
Chihuahua FAQs
How much does a Chihuahua cost in Singapore?
Chihuahua prices in Singapore commonly run from around $2,500 to $6,000 depending on coat, colour, and shop, with "teacup" listings priced higher still. At Curious Tails, Chihuahua puppies are $4,288 to $4,888, 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.
Is a Chihuahua HDB-approved?
Yes. The Chihuahua is named on the HDB-approved breed list, so you can keep one in an HDB flat. HDB allows one dog of an approved breed per flat, and we complete the dog licensing for you at purchase, so the paperwork is handled.
Can a Chihuahua be left alone while we are at work?
Moderately well, and better than most of our companion crosses. Chihuahuas bond hard to their people but carry a certain self-contained streak, so with a settled routine, a safe playpen, and something to do, most handle a working household. The bigger question is socialisation: an under-socialised Chihuahua becomes a yappy one, which is why the free training lesson matters.
How big does a Chihuahua get?
The Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world: most reach roughly 1.5 to 3 kg fully grown, standing 15 to 23 cm at the shoulder. That is already tiny; be cautious with anyone advertising a "teacup" Chihuahua below that range, because the health trade-offs are real and no honest seller can guarantee adult size.
Are Chihuahuas good with children?
With calm, older children, yes. With boisterous toddlers, honestly, no: at 1.5 to 3 kg a Chihuahua is delicate, and a dropped or squeezed puppy gets hurt. For young families we usually point to the sturdier Cockapoo instead, and we will say so before you buy.
Smooth coat or long coat: what is the difference?
Purely grooming and look. The smooth coat needs just a weekly brush; the long coat needs brushing 2 to 3 times a week. Both shed lightly year-round, both come in the full range of Chihuahua colours, and temperament is the same either way.
Is a teacup Chihuahua a real thing, and is it safe?
There is no separate "teacup", "micro" or "pocket" Chihuahua breed; it is a marketing label, not a size class. The Chihuahua is already the world's smallest breed at 1.5 to 3 kg, and dogs bred deliberately below that are more fragile, break bones more easily, and are prone to low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) as puppies. We will not sell you a "teacup" on a size promise; we quote the honest adult size and match you to a healthy pup.
How long do Chihuahuas live?
One of the longest of any breed: about 14 to 16 years, and often longer with good dental care, a healthy weight and regular vet checks. It is worth going in clear-eyed that a Chihuahua is a 15-year commitment, which for the right owner is one of the joys of the breed rather than a drawback.
What happens after I reserve a Chihuahua?
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 before we leave.
Still comparing? See start at the Curious Tails home page, or all 50 breeds we work with.
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Meet Our Chihuahuas at Balestier
2 Balestier Road #01-701 S320002 Singapore
Weekdays 12pm–6pm, Weekends 10am–6pm
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