The following is a list of top 5 dog breeds in Singapore.

• Toy Poodle:

Toy Poodle is one of the many canine breeds that is available in Singapore and is also one of the top favorite to keep.. Out of 10 dog owners, 7 owns a poodle. Poodle comes in 3 sizes namely; Toy, Mini and Standard with Toy poodle being the most popular size to keep out of the 3 sizes mainly because of the fact that Toy Poodle and Mini Poodle is HDB Approved. Poodles also come in the popular Red, White, Black, Silver, Apricot and Parti-colored.

Toy Poodles are incredibly intelligent pooches and can you believe it? Poodles are ranked Top 2 smartest breed in the world! They are full of energy, clever, cheerful and eager to play. They are also easy to train, agile and enthusiastic. Poodles often shine out in Dog Shows in Singapore.

Poodles are easy to maintain for some and they do not shed fur. However, due to the curly nature of the coat and the abundant amount of the Poodle hair, it is easily tangled and regular BASIC and FULL dog grooming and brushing is important to keep the Poodle’s Fur condition in tip top condition and always looking cute! Doggylicious Pet Grooming Salon is your best choice to groom your poodle!

 

• Maltese:

Maltese is the oldest breed of lap dog in history and also a very popular dog breed in our little island Singapore. Originally bred in the small island of Malta. They are small, cute, fluffy and cuddly. Literally a cloud floating in the sky! The maltese is also famous dog of choice for many prominent celebrities in the US. Maltese comes in only one color, White, dark round eyes and a black button nose.

They are great pets to carry with, are affectionate, friendly, docile, gentle and usually have very mild characters. Therefore can be a good companion for older owners and are easy to care for as they are not very highly energetic doggos.

Like poodles, the coat is hair, not fur. Therefore malteses shed little to no fur and is better for people or anyone in the household with allergies. Although maltese do not shed fur, grooming wise is very important as well because their hair can be easily tangled. Dog groomers recommend sending maltese for regular BASIC GROOMING at least once a month and FULL GROOMING at least once every 2 months to maintain the hair and other hygiene areas as well.

 

• Pomeranian:

Often called the Pom, their tremendous increasingly popularity in Singapore in the last couple of years has made them into the TOP 5 breeds. Pomeranians are one of the cutest dogs out there. Weighing between 1-3kg, these little walking fur balls are too adorable to resist. Pomeranians comes in 6 six colours namely, white, grey-shaded, brown, black, tan and orange. Pomeranians are definitely a HDB Approved dog breed in singapore and they are incredible lap dogs with cute little face and a big huge puff ball of fur!  Like Maltese and Poodle, Pomeranians are very docile and friendly lap dogs which is very suitable for owners of all ages.

One of the most distinctive characteristics of the Pom is their abundant double coated fur which sheds. Frequent grooming and brushing is required to prevent the undercoat from getting tangled and getting stuck inside their outer coat. Dematting can be very painful if the fur is tangled.

Doggylicious pet groomers strongly advise Pomeranian owners to send their furkids for regular pet grooming services, 2-3 weeks per Basic Grooming and 2-3 months per Full Grooming. Many owners tend to delay their dog grooming sessions as the fur of pomeranians will not look very messy even after 3-6 months of grooming. The reason is because most of the undercoat are trapped beneath the outer coat and are most probably stuck and not visible to the eye.

 

• Golden Retriever:

On our list is the well known Golden Retriever. Famous for being docile and overly friendly. GRs are also ranked as one of the lowest barkers which means they are a very suitable dog breed for Singaporeans as we all live in very closely knitted neighborhoods and being considerate when you have a large breed pet dog, is very important to maintain a good relationship with your neighbours! Golden Retrievers are also famous for having what many call it the “soft mouth” where they can pick up things without breaking them thus making the GRs a very fun dog to keep.

GRs are literally a giant gentle monster. They are friendly, sometimes too friendly, easy to train with commands, fun to keep, suitable companions to all different age groups and also one of the most beloved dogs in human history!

Grooming wise, goldens are easy to maintain. However they do shed fur so regular visits to dog groomers are recommended. Hence, they are rather easy to maintain so just regular brushing and deshedding of fur will do the job. GRs are also avid water lovers which means showering will be easy. GRs love going to the beach and having fun under the sun, they can bring loads and tons of joy and smiles to their owners face!

 

 

• Japanese Spit:

Known as the “cloud dog” due to their fully white and fluffy fur, is a small to medium breed dog which is gaining popularity among pet owners in Singapore. Japanese Spitz can be very active and a fun exercising companion to have. They are a very social dog as they see everything as fun, exciting and adventures to them. Although Japanese spitz can be very social and outgoing, they could become shy and timid if not socialized well in their puppy days. They are very high spirited dogs and absolutely loves their owners which makes training easy!

For grooming, same as the Pomeranian, Japanese Spitz is a double coated dog which consists of the under coat and the outer coat. Regular brushing is important to remove any dead coat that are shed but stuck underneath the outer coat. As japanese spitz does not get messy looking easily, BASIC GROOMING once every 2-4 weeks to maintain the coat and general hygiene area is enough to some owners.

Doggylicious Pet Grooming has many Japanese Spitz clients who comes for their regular full scissoring trims @$90 which includes deshedding and removing of the undercoat. To arrange for your pet grooming appointment, click HERE!