AVS licence AS24J00046 · Pug
Pug Puppies for Sale in Singapore
4.9 from 65 Google reviews
A Pug in Singapore costs $4,588 to $5,288 at Curious Tails, all-in, at the lower end of the $4,000 to $9,000 that Singapore shops publish. The $500+ starter kit, free home delivery and setup, and a free first training lesson are already inside it.
From $4,588 all-in. HDB-approved. No add-ons quietly billed later.
- AVS licensed · AS24J00046
- 65 five-star reviews
- HDB-approved companion breed
Pug
Pug puppies in Singapore cost $4,588 to $5,288 at Curious Tails as of October 2026. The Pug is HDB-approved, 6 to 8 kg grown, and needs cool indoor rest rather than long walks in our heat. The price includes the $500+ starter kit, free home delivery and setup, and a first training lesson.
Happy Curious Tails Families
Real families collecting their puppy from us in Balestier. Every photo is a Curious Tails home, not a stock image.
No Pugs In Today. These Are The Closest
Real puppies in our care right now from the breeds that sit closest to the Pug on size, coat and temperament: Cockapoo, Maltese and Maltipoo. Every price is the all-in price. If it has to be a Pug, ask us below and we will message you the moment one arrives.
No Pug puppies in stock today
Contact us for the latest Pug availability
Pug 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 Pug puppies, plus similar breeds available now.
The $500+ Starter Kit, Free With Every Puppy
The kit that comes home with your puppy - 30+ items across 8 categories, worth $500+ at pet shops, included free with every Curious Tails puppy.
- Cozy Corner
$18Dog Bed
Included free
- Cozy Corner
$90Play Pen
Included free
- Cozy Corner
$13Soft Toy
Included free
- Cozy Corner
$18Food Bowl
Included free
- Toilet Training
$13Pee Pad
Included free
- Toilet Training
$17Pee Tray
Included free
- Toilet Training
$15Pee Training
Included free
- Toilet Training
$18Odor Removal
Included free
- Grooming
$26Shampoo
Included free
- Grooming
$12Brush
Included free
- Grooming
$10Towel
Included free
- Grooming
$2Wet Wipes
Included free
- Grooming
$23Paw Cleaner
Included free
- Grooming
$15Ear Cleanser
Included free
- Grooming
$12Shower Scrub
Included free
- Grooming
$3Nail Cutter
Included free
- Outdoor
$25Harness
Included free
- Outdoor
$30Leash
Included free
- Outdoor
$17Water Bottle
Included free
- Outdoor
$6Poop Bag
Included free
- Oral Health
$12Tooth Brush
Included free
- Oral Health
$15Tooth Paste
Included free
- Oral Health
$17Mouth Wash
Included free
- Oral Health
$5Teeth Wipes
Included free
- Other Essentials
$50Carrier
Included free
- Other Essentials
$3Chew Toy
Included free
- Other Essentials
$21Dry Shampoo
Included free
- Other Essentials
$23Kibbles
Included free
- Other Essentials
$1Measure Cup
Included free
- Other Essentials
$3Chew Bone
Included free
Looking for a Pug in Singapore?
Our Pug puppies in Singapore arrive and 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 Pug puppies available now.
Unlike most listings you'll compare us against, we tell you the number upfront: every Pug for sale in Singapore here is between $4,588 and $5,288, 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 Pug photos and prices, or meet our Pug puppies at our Balestier pet shop in person, with free home delivery in Singapore once you reserve.
What is a Pug?
The Pug is an ancient companion breed of roughly 6 to 8 kg, bred in China as a palace lapdog and famous ever since for its wrinkled flat face, curled tail and comic, even temperament. It comes in fawn with a black mask, or solid black, with a lifespan of 12 to 15 years.
Curious Tails is an AVS licensed pet shop at 2 Balestier Road. We match by lifestyle first, and the Pug is a superb family companion for homes that will honestly commit to its two rules: keep it cool, and keep it lean.
Verify our licence on the AVS public registryPug at a glance
- Roughly 6 to 8 kg; sturdy and compact
- Fawn with black mask, or solid black
- Even-tempered, comic, great with kids
- Flat-faced: heat care is non-negotiable here
- 12 to 15 year lifespan
Sizes vary by line; ask us about a specific puppy's expected adult weight.
Why Singapore families get their Pug from Curious Tails
- five-star Google reviews
- 65
- Pug pricing starts here, all-in
- $4,588
- starter kit included free
- $500+
- years in Balestier
- 2+
five-star Google reviews
Pug pricing starts here, all-in
starter kit included free
years in Balestier
Pug Temperament: Multum in Parvo, a Lot of Dog in a Little Space
The breed's Latin motto translates to "a lot in a little", and it's accurate. The Pug is a full-sized personality in a compact body: even-tempered, sociable with everyone from toddlers to grandparents, stubborn only about comfort, and genuinely funny in a way that makes Pug owners lifelong Pug owners. It doesn't guard, doesn't hunt, and holds no grudges; company is the whole job description, and it's excellent at it.
The honest part, from two years of matching puppies to families: the Pug's easygoing nature hides two non-negotiables. It must stay cool, because the flat face makes heat genuinely dangerous here, and it must stay lean, because a Pug will eat anything, look at you like it's starving, and gain weight faster than any breed we carry. Owners who hold those two lines get one of the best companion dogs in existence.
If you want the same family-friendly nature with lower heat sensitivity, look at the Shih Tzu, which carries a milder version of the flat-face trade-off.
Can a Pug Be Left Alone During Work Hours?
Reasonably well. Pugs are sociable but profoundly gifted nappers, and a settled routine in a safe playpen suits the breed's actual energy level, which is modest. Most Pugs treat a quiet weekday as scheduled rest between weekend performances.
The non-negotiable is the room itself: cool, ventilated, shaded from afternoon sun, water everywhere. A flat-faced dog must never spend a Singapore afternoon in a hot enclosed space; that's the deal you sign when you choose this wonderful breed.
Good fit if
- Family with kids; Pugs adore them
- Modest exercise appetite suits your week
- You can keep its room cool all day
Pug Size, Coat and Lifespan
Honest numbers, including the shedding one.
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Adult weight | Roughly 6 to 8 kg kept lean, and lean is the operative word |
| Height | Around 25 to 33 cm at the shoulder |
| Coat | Short, smooth double coat; fawn with black mask, or solid black |
| Lifespan | 12 to 15 years with good weight and heat management |
| Exercise | About 20 to 30 minutes a day in the cool hours, plus indoor play |
| Shedding & allergies | Heavy year-round shedding despite the short coat; not the pick for allergy-sensitive homes |
The shedding genuinely surprises people: short coat, big output, especially from fawn Pugs with their double coats. If hair on the sofa is a dealbreaker, the Shih Tzu or Toy Poodle coat covers the companion brief without it.
Pug Price in Singapore (October 2026): What You'll Pay and What's Included
How much is a Pug in Singapore? Checked in October 2026: published listings run $4,000 to $9,000, with two shops at $4,800. Ours is $4,588 to $5,288, all-in.
Typical Singapore market
- Published Pug listings range $4,000 to $9,000, two shops at $4,800
- Price usually not published; enquiry required
- Black Pugs often priced at a premium
- Starter supplies, training and delivery charged separately
Curious Tails
- $4,588 to $5,288, 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 Pug Goes Home With
Every Pug 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 a Pug the measuring cup is the quiet hero of the kit; portion discipline from day one is the single best thing you can do for this breed's health, and the harness matters because flat-faced dogs should never take pressure on the throat.
On delivery day, Nelson or Kim walks you through every item: how to use it, and how it fits into your Pug'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 Pug Right for Your Lifestyle?
We ask about your routine before recommending any breed. Here's the honest short version for a Pug.
| Your situation | Our honest take |
|---|---|
| Family with children | Ideal. Sturdy, patient, comic; one of the best family small breeds there is |
| Senior or low-key household | Great fit. Modest walks and maximum companionship is the Pug's preferred contract |
| Working household with a cool room | Good fit. World-class nappers; the aircon or fan is the real requirement |
| Allergy-sensitive household | Reconsider. Pugs shed heavily year-round; a Shih Tzu or Poodle cross is the better pick |
| Active outdoor lifestyle, long midday walks | Reconsider. Flat faces and Singapore midday heat are a dangerous combination; a Corgi suits that life better if you have private housing |
Not sure the Pug 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.
Pug vs French Bulldog: The Flat-Face Face-Off
Cross-shopped constantly, and one difference should decide it for most Singapore readers: the Pug is HDB-approved and the French Bulldog is not. If you live in a flat, the rules have already chosen for you, and happily, because the Pug is the easier keeper anyway: a size smaller, similar even temper, and the same heat rules.
For private housing, the honest comparison: the Frenchie is stockier and a little more headstrong; the Pug sheds more and clowns more. Both need the same disciplined heat management and portion control here.
Weighing the two? See our French Bulldog puppies, or message us your routine and we'll tell you straight.
Quick comparison
- Pug: 6 to 8 kg, HDB-approved, maximum comedy
- French Bulldog: 9 to 13 kg, private housing only
- Same price, same starter kit, same aftercare either way
Keeping a Pug in an HDB flat
The Pug 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 the Pug's modest size and indoor temperament suit flat living well. Every Pug we place has its dog licensing completed at purchase, so the paperwork is handled for you.
Is a Pug HDB-approved? Yes, by name on the list, unlike its French Bulldog cousin. 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 Pug 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: Easy Coat, One Daily Ritual
Coat care is the easy part: a weekly brush (which also helps manage the honestly impressive shedding) and an occasional bath. No mats, no salon schedule, no topknots.
The part that actually matters is the wrinkles. Those famous facial folds trap moisture, and in our humidity a neglected fold turns red and sore within days. The ritual: a gentle wipe through every fold daily, then dry; thirty seconds total, and the wet wipes for it are in your starter kit. Add a weekly nail trim and the day-one tooth-brushing habit and that's the entire Pug grooming manual.
Pug Health: What We Check Before You Take One Home
Every Pug goes home vet-checked, vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped. The Pug health points worth knowing, stated plainly because this breed deserves informed owners: brachycephalic airway syndrome, the flat-face breathing trade-off, which makes heat and overexertion the two things to manage for life; obesity, the most common and most preventable Pug problem, controlled entirely by your portion discipline; the prominent eyes, which scratch easily and deserve a vet look at the first sign of squinting; and skin fold dermatitis, prevented by the daily wrinkle ritual above.
Feeding is simple: your puppy comes with the food it is already eating, and any change should be gradual over a week. For portioning guidance, which matters more for the Pug than any breed we carry, see the puppy health checks explained guide.
Living Flat-Faced in Singapore: The Heat Rules
We put this on every flat-faced breed page we write, because it is the difference between a thriving Pug and an emergency vet visit. Dogs cool themselves by panting; a brachycephalic dog pants inefficiently, and Singapore sits at 30-plus degrees with tropical humidity most of the year.
The rules: walks before 9am or after 6pm, never midday; shade and water on every outing; a cool, ventilated room at home, with fan or aircon through the afternoon; and know the emergency signs: relentless heavy panting, a very dark red tongue, wobbliness. Cool water on the body, aircon, and the vet, in that order.
The heat rules
- Walks before 9am or after 6pm only
- Cool, ventilated room through the afternoon
- Keep it lean; extra weight makes breathing harder
Your Pug’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 Pug 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, cool and predictable. A fixed feeding routine with measured portions from the very first meal, the toilet pads where we placed them, and the wrinkle-wipe ritual starting immediately so it becomes normal. Some night snoring is not adjustment; that's permanent, and most owners come to love it.
Days 4 to 7: the routine sticks. Book your free first lesson with an AVS-certified trainer this week; see what the free AVS-certified training lesson covers. For anything in between, you WhatsApp us.
What Owners Say About Us
65 Google reviews, 4.9 average, and counting.
Andrew Mak
2 months ago
Couldn't recommend Curious Tails in Balestier enough after bringing home our Cavapoo. Nelson and Kim gave us a clear care routine to follow, and clearly loves what they do. We loved the aftercare support; you can tell they truly care about the pups and the owners. Will absolutely return and recommend without hesitation.
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Jenn Tan
4 months ago · Local Guide
Had such a wonderful experience at Curious Tails! From the moment I stepped in, Kim and Nelson were incredibly warm, patient, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They took the time to walk me through everything and made sure I felt confident and informed every step of the way. The puppies were well taken care of - clean, active, and clearly loved. I really appreciated the transparency with health checks and all the details provided, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. What stood out the most was the aftercare support - you can tell they truly care about both the pets and the owners, not just making a sale. I got my furkid from them on the very day in 2025, and she has brought so much joy into my life. I’m really glad I chose Curious Tails. Highly recommend Curious Tails to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet shop. 🐶💖
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Rekha H
6 months ago · Local Guide
As first time dog owners, our family really appreciated how Nelson & Kim provided us with so much assurance and support throughout the whole process. They were knowledgeable and considerate and talked us through what we should expect. Our puppy is the perfect, joyful addition to our family. His exceptional health and bright temperament are a testament to the high standards of Curious Tails. Once we made our decision on our dear little Archie, Nelson assisted with the drop- off and even provided a short training at our house. The entire starter pack is so helpful for first time dog owners as it contains every single item that one would require. Excited to spend time with our new family member - Archie!!
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MKS Arul
6 months ago
megna vs
a week ago
Had such a wonderful experience bringing home our Dachshund pup from Curious Tails in Balestier. Nelson made us feel right at home and explained the feeding schedule in detail. Our pup was clean, well-socialised, and full of energy when we brought it home. We couldn't be more pleased, an easy five stars.
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Po Xian Lee
Edited 2 weeks ago · Local Guide
Our search for the perfect Bichonpoo ended the moment we stepped into Curious Tails's Balestier store. Nelson was so patient with all our questions and gave us great value with everything bundled in and surprised us with loads of free extras. Our pup was clean, well-socialised, and full of energy when we brought it home. Everything from the health records to the paperwork was handled seamlessly. Thank you Curious Tails for such a wonderful start to pet parenthood!
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Ryan Li
a month ago
What a lovely experience picking up our new Cavapoo from Curious Tails in Balestier. Throughout the visit, Nelson and Kim had the best prices we came across and gave us a wonderful bundle of complimentary items, and never made us feel pressured. The puppy came home healthy and vet-checked, which gave us real peace of mind. Hands down the best puppy store we found, highly recommended.
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Jayan Arunasalam
2 months ago
Finding a healthy Cavapoo puppy for sale in Singapore felt daunting until we walked into Curious Tails in Balestier. Nelson made us feel right at home and made it all feel seamless and professional and sent us home with a bag full of free gifts. The full vaccination was already covered, which showed how much they care. Thank you Nelson @ Curious Tails for such a wonderful start to pet parenthood! 🤩
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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 Pug 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 Pug, 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.
Search the AVS public registryBefore 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
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Pug FAQs
Where can I get a pug in Singapore?
You can get a pug in Singapore from Curious Tails, an AVS licensed pet shop in Balestier, at $4,588 to $5,288 all-in as of October 2026. The Pug is HDB-approved, and the price includes the $500+ starter kit, free home delivery and setup, and a first training lesson.
How much is a Pug in Singapore?
A Pug in Singapore costs $4,588 to $5,288 at Curious Tails, all-in. Checking the shops publishing figures in October 2026, Pugs are listed from $4,000 to $9,000, with two separate shops quoting $4,800, so ours sits at the lower end of the real market. That price already includes the $500+ starter kit, free home delivery and setup, and a free first training lesson with an AVS-certified trainer.
What is the Pug price in Singapore right now?
As of October 2026, a Pug puppy at Curious Tails is $4,588 to $5,288, full price in writing. We would rather you spend the difference on the vet relationship than on the puppy: a Pug is a flat-faced breed, and the money that matters over its life is the money that keeps its breathing, eyes and skin folds in good order.
Why does a flat-faced breed cost more to own?
Because the face that makes a Pug a Pug is also a structural compromise. Narrowed airways, prominent eyes and deep skin folds each carry their own care requirement, and in Singapore heat the breathing one is not theoretical. Veterinary specialists are blunt that extreme features raise lifetime cost. We will not pretend otherwise to make a sale, and we will tell you what daily management actually looks like before you commit.
What does a Pug cost in the first year, beyond the purchase price?
Budget for maintenance rather than grooming. A Pug is short-coated, so professional grooming is minimal, but the skin folds need cleaning as a daily routine and the eyes need watching. Add vaccinations, sterilisation, routine vet care and food for a 6 to 8 kg dog, and keep the dog lean, because weight makes every breathing problem worse. Our first-year puppy budget guide sets out the numbers.
Is a Pug HDB-approved?
Yes. The Pug 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 Pug be left alone while we are at work?
Reasonably well, on one condition: the room stays cool. Pugs are sociable but also world-class nappers, and a settled routine with a safe playpen suits them fine. Because the breed is flat-faced, the space it spends the day in must be ventilated and shaded; a fan or aircon in our climate is part of responsible Pug ownership, not a luxury.
How do Pugs cope with Singapore heat?
This is the single most important thing to know. Pugs are brachycephalic, so they cool themselves poorly: walks happen early morning or evening only, never midday; water is always available; and home means a cool, ventilated room. Managed this way, Pugs live happily here. Ignored, heat stroke is a real and fast danger for this breed.
Do Pugs shed?
Generously, yes, which surprises people who expect a short coat to mean no hair. The Pug double coat sheds year-round, and fawn Pugs shed most visibly. If low shedding is a priority, this is the wrong breed; look at the Shih Tzu or a Poodle cross instead, and we will say so before you buy.
Are Pugs good with children?
Excellent, and famously so. The Pug is sturdy for its size, even-tempered, playful without being rough, and genuinely enjoys children. Supervise as with any puppy, but this is one of the safest small-breed choices for a family.
What happens after I reserve a Pug?
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 all puppies for sale at our Singapore shop, or more puppies to meet.
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Meet Our Pugs at Balestier
2 Balestier Road #01-701 S320002 Singapore
Weekdays 12pm–6pm, Weekends 10am–6pm
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