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To own a pet dog in Singapore, you should:
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Ensure that your dog goes through proper obedience training and is not a danger to itself, other pets and human beings.
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Ensure that you can provide for all your dog's emotional, physical and medical needs.
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Fulfill all that is required by the relevant authorities.
SINGAPORE'S LEGISLATION
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All dogs above 3 months of age must be licensed via Animal & Veterinary Services (AVS).
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All dogs must be implanted with a microchip. Click HERE to learn more about microchips.
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All dogs must be leashed in public places at all times and not allowed to stray.
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Dogs that are classified as dangerous/ potentially dangerous (see Scheduled Breeds)/ fierce must be muzzled when in all public place.
Number of dogs allowed per address-:
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A maximum of three (3) dogs per private / commercial premises.
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Prior written permission AVS must be obtained to keep more than three dogs in a single premise.
Click HERE for more information.
PRIVATE PROPERTY
HDB
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The dog must be kept at the address it is registered to. The owner must inform AVS within 28 days of the change in the registered address.
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The dog owner is required to inform AVS by submitting an online notification if he / she does not have the dog anymore, e.g. if the dog went missing or has passed away.
Click HERE for more information.
DOG LICENCE FEE
With effect from 1 Sept 2020, you will be able to apply for a one-time licence for sterilised dogs that is valid throughout the life of the dog. Three-year licences for non-sterilised dogs will automatically be changed to a one time licence when you update the dog's sterilisation status.
**Dog has to be a sterilised, obedience-trained mongrel adopted from our animal welfare rehoming partner.
Another 10% rebate will be extended to owners who make payment via the following electronic payment platforms – GIRO, online Credit Card payment or AXS.
Click HERE for E-Services
An original sterilisation certificate may be required if you are applying a licence for sterilised dogs.
Why?
WHY SHOULD I LICENCE MY DOG?
Dog licensing allows the government department to contact you, your dog's next of kin, if there is a sudden outbreak of contagious diseases, like Rabies.
Preventative measures and treatment can then be issued quickly and efficiently in order to protect both humans and animals involved, avoiding a epidemic disaster.
It is a very important aspect of contagious disease control within Singapore due to our geographic location.
Due to the gravity of the matter, it is legislated.
And because it is legislated, noncompliance means offenders will be summoned with a fine of SGD$5000.
WHAT IF MY DOG BIT SOMEONE?
Oops?
Regardless of the breed, any dog that initiates an attack and caused injury to a person or animal, will be subjected to one or more of the following control measures, depending on the severity of the bite:
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The dog must be leashed and securely muzzled when in a public place.
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The dog must undergo obedience training.
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The dog must then get a microchip implanted even if the dog is already licenced without a prior microchip implanted.
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Premises where the dog is kept must be secured to prevent its escape.
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The owner must take up an insurance policy for at least $100,000 coverage against injury to persons and damage to property.
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The owner must take up a banker's guarantee of $2,000.
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Any existing banker's guarantee would be forfeited for non-compliance and the owner must take up a fresh banker's guarantee of $2,000.
Scheduled Dog Breeds
SCHEDULED DOG BREEDS
What is "Scheduled Dog Breeds"?
Scheduled dog breeds are breeds of dogs listed by AVS as either Vicious, under Part 1 or Mildly Vicious, under Part 2.
Only one (1) dog from this list is permitted to be kept in a private premise.
SCHEDULED BREED PART ONE
VICIOUS
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Perro De Presa Canario (above)
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Akita
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Neapolitan Mastiff
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Tosa,
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Dogo Argentino
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Fila Brasileiro
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Boerboel
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Pit Bull (above)
Including American Pit Bull Terrier or American Pit Bull or Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bull dog.
These breeds of dogs have immense strength, likely to develop dominant temperament and their potential for aggression make them inappropriate for most situations in Singapore's urban context.
They are henceforth not allowed to be imported without fulfilling additional requirements and any dog that is already in Singapore for which a new license is applied will be required to undergo obedience training. Details listed below.
Credits: AVS. Verified Jan 2020.
SCHEDULED BREED PART TWO
MILDLY VICIOUS
These breeds of dogs also have immense strength and speed, challenging temperament and their potential for causing grievous harm make them inappropriate for most situations in Singapore's urban context.
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Bull Terrier
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Doberman Pinscher
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Rottweiler
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German Shepherd
Including Belgian Shepherd, East European Shepherd)
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Mastiffs (below)
Including Bull Mastiff, Cane Corso, Dogue De Bordeaux
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And any of their crosses
They are henceforth not allowed to be imported without fulfilling additional requirements and any dog that is already in Singapore for which a new license is applied will be required to undergo obedience training. Details listed below.
Credits: AVS. Verified Jan 2020.
All scheduled dogs are subjected to additional licensing conditions.
Click HERE for more.
Credits: AVS
Licence for Other Species
LICENCE FOR
OTHER SPECIES OF PETS
IN SINGAPORE
There is currently no legislation for the licensing of other species of pets in Singapore.
Cat licensing is pending further notice.
Click HERE to understand microchip implants for your pet cats.
Click HERE for "Pets Allowed in Singapore".
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NEED MORE INFORMATION?
If you are interested in more information on microchip implants and licensing for your pet, you can contact us at 6243 3282 to schedule an appointment.
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