Not HDB-approved · $5,880–$6,988 · licence BR25052
Border Collie Puppies for Sale in Singapore
The valedictorian of dogs, forever asking for the next assignment. The Border Collie is widely considered the most intelligent dog breed, bred to work all day. It is not HDB-approved and needs serious mental and physical exercise, which makes it a demanding but rewarding companion.
Not HDB-approved
Available Border Collie puppies
No Border Collie puppies are available this week. Litters here are small, and we would rather say so than show you a puppy that already has a family. WhatsApp us to join the Border Colliewaitlist and we will message you with photos and video the day the next litter is ready to meet — usually well before it reaches this page.
Size
Medium
Adult weight
14–20 kg
Lifespan
12–15 years
Energy
High
Grooming
Medium
Shedding
High
How much is a Border Collie in Singapore, and is it HDB-approved?
A well-bred, AVS-licensed Border Collie in Singapore costs $5,880–$6,988, including its vet check, vaccinations to date, health certification and ancestry records. The Border Collie is not on HDB’s approved list; it needs a condo or landed home with space.
About the Border Collie
The Border Collie is widely considered the most intelligent dog breed, bred to work all day. It is not HDB-approved and needs serious mental and physical exercise, which makes it a demanding but rewarding companion.
Where the Border Collie comes from. Bred on the Scottish and English borders to herd sheep by "the eye", the Border Collie was selected purely for working intelligence, making it the sharpest of all breeds.
In temperament, expect a dog that is brilliant, driven, sensitive and trainable. It suits active, experienced owners in landed/condo homes who will commit to training, sport or work for the dog. That heritage still shows: a Border Collie that does not get real work to do will invent its own, so plan for high daily output rather than hoping the flat will settle it, and schedule it around the heat rather than through it.
At a glance
- TemperamentBrilliant, Driven, Sensitive, Trainable
- Coat sheddingHigh
- Typical price$5,880–$6,988
- HDB statusNot HDB-approved
Colours and coat variants of the Border Collie
Across Singapore litters the Border Collie most often appears in Black & White, Red & White, Tri-colour, Blue Merle, Chocolate and Black & White. Rarer colours in a litter are priced toward the top of the $5,880–$6,988 range and common ones toward the bottom. Colour will not change how much a Border Collie sheds — that is set by the coat, and this one drops hair year-round in Singapore's humidity. If you want a specific colour, say so in your first WhatsApp message and we will tell you honestly whether one is in a current litter.'
Can you keep a Border Collie in an HDB flat?
The Border Collie is not on HDB’s approved list; it needs a condo or landed home with space. In short: the Border Collie is not on HDB's approved list — at 14–20 kg it is above the small-breed criteria, so it needs a condo (subject to your MCST) or a landed home. Buying one for an HDB flat risks a fine and being told to rehome the dog. The full rules, the approved list and the fines live on our HDB-approved dogs page.
Living with a Border Collie in Singapore
The climate reality
High-drive and heat-sensitive: exercise in the cool hours, keep the mind busy indoors, and never leave it under-stimulated.
Health to know about
Hip dysplasia, epilepsy and Collie Eye Anomaly are known concerns. Mental exercise matters as much as physical; a bored Border Collie becomes an anxious one.
Every puppy follows Singapore's core vaccination schedule (weeks 6, 8 and 12, with deworming at each visit) and comes home around week 9. See the full puppy vaccination schedule.
Grooming, care and exercise
Coat and grooming
The Border Collie has a high-shedding coat with medium grooming needs. Weekly brushing and the occasional bath keep the coat healthy in Singapore's humidity. Expect noticeable shedding, so regular vacuuming comes with the breed.
Exercise and energy
The Border Collie is a high-energy breed that needs at least an hour of exercise a day plus mental stimulation such as training or puzzle games. Without enough of both, it can become restless, vocal and hard to settle.
For the first weeks at home, our puppy training guide covers crate, potty and settling routines that suit a Singapore flat.
The honest downsides of a Border Collie
No breed is perfect, and glossing over the hard parts is how puppies end up rehomed. These are the trade-offs Border Collie owners actually report — read them before you fall for the photos, and ask us about any of them on WhatsApp.
- Border Collies shed all year here — Singapore gives no seasonal coat drop to plan around.
- High energy in 14–20 kg of dog is the usual reason Border Collies get rehomed in Singapore: unspent drive becomes barking, chewing or pacing.
- Heat is a real risk for this breed, not an inconvenience. High-drive and heat-sensitive: exercise in the cool hours, keep the mind busy indoors, and never leave it under-stimulated.
- Not HDB-approved: at 14–20 kg the Border Collie rules out most Singapore housing before anything else about it matters.
Is a Border Collie right for you?
A good fit if…
Active, experienced owners in landed/condo homes who will commit to training, sport or work for the dog.
Think twice if…
Think twice if you live in an HDB flat (this breed is not on the approved list), or if you cannot commit to daily exercise and enrichment, or if you want a low-shedding dog or someone at home has allergies.
Not sure this is the one? Compare it with every breed we carry, grouped by whether they suit an HDB flat.
Cost of owning a Border Collie in Singapore
Beyond the purchase price, budget for the monthly reality of a Border Collie: around S$80 to S$150 a month on quality food for a medium dog, occasional professional grooming, roughly S$40 to S$80 a session, plus the annual AVS licence (S$13.50 to S$81), routine vet visits, and preventive care such as deworming and parasite control. Many owners also take out pet insurance, which can run a few hundred dollars a year. A Border Collie typically lives 12–15 years. Over that span the medium-grooming coat is the line item that varies most between owners, so it is the number worth pricing honestly before you commit.
See the full puppy price guide for Singapore, and what is included with every Border Collie further down this page.
How to buy a Border Collie ethically in Singapore
"Who is an ethical Border Collie breeder, and who should I avoid?" is the most asked question in Singapore's dog communities, and it has a checkable answer rather than a rumour-based one. Singapore has plenty of unlicensed and backyard sellers, a Border Collie is a 10-plus-year commitment, and three checks protect you from the wrong source.
1. Verify the licence
Only buy from an AVS-licensed seller and check the number yourself on the AVS registry. Ours is BR25052.
2. See the puppy and papers
Meet the Border Collie in person, and ask for its health certification, vaccination booklet and ancestry records before you commit.
3. Be wary of bargains
A Border Collie priced far below the $5,880–$6,988 range, or a seller who rushes you, is a red flag for an unlicensed or unhealthy source.
Flexible on breed and age? Adoption is the most ethical route of all; our honest adopt-or-buy guide explains what adoption in Singapore actually offers.
Border Collie vs. similar breeds
Still deciding? Here is how the Border Collie compares with breeds people often weigh it against.
| Breed | Size | HDB flat | Shedding | Energy | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Border Collie | Medium | Not HDB-approved | High | High | $5,880–$6,988 |
| Shetland Sheepdog | Small | HDB-approved | High | Medium–high | $4,988–$6,500 |
| Golden Retriever | Large | Not HDB-approved | High | High | $4,588–$5,500 |
| Labrador Retriever | Large | Not HDB-approved | High | High | $4,588–$5,500 |
What's included with your Border Collie
Our price is published for a reason: you should know what you are paying for before you message anyone. Every Border Collie leaves us vet-checked, vaccinated to date and fully documented, from an AVS-licensed breeder you can verify on the government registry.
Homecoming also includes our free gifts with every puppy.
Pricing, published
$5,880–$6,988
Published price for this breed (SGD).
- Vet health check & vaccinations to date
- Deworming (done with every vaccination visit)
- Health certification & ancestry records
- Microchipped before homecoming
- Door-to-door delivery available
Border Collie questions, answered
How much does it cost to get a Border Collie puppy?
$5,880–$6,988 for a Border Collie from us, licence BR25052. Running costs are driven by the medium-grooming coat and a medium dog's food bill.
Is Border Collie approved in Singapore?
The Border Collie is not on HDB’s approved list; it needs a condo or landed home with space.
What are the disadvantages of a Border Collie?
Border Collies shed all year here — Singapore gives no seasonal coat drop to plan around. High energy in 14–20 kg of dog is the usual reason Border Collies get rehomed in Singapore: unspent drive becomes barking, chewing or pacing. Heat is a real risk for this breed, not an inconvenience. High-drive and heat-sensitive: exercise in the cool hours, keep the mind busy indoors, and never leave it under-stimulated. Not HDB-approved: at 14–20 kg the Border Collie rules out most Singapore housing before anything else about it matters.
Is a Border Collie HDB-approved?
No. The Border Collie is not on HDB’s approved list and, given its high exercise needs, is best suited to condominium or landed homes with active owners.
How much exercise does a Border Collie need?
A lot. Border Collies need one to two hours of physical exercise plus daily mental work such as training or puzzle games, or they become restless and anxious.
How much is a Border Collie puppy in Singapore?
A vaccinated, AVS-licensed Border Collie from Puppy Singapore is priced within $5,880–$6,988, including vet check, vaccinations to date, health certification and ancestry records.
Are Border Collies good with children and families?
Border Collies can live happily with children in a calm, respectful household. Their brilliant character means early socialisation and older, gentle kids tend to be the best fit.
How much does it cost to own a Border Collie in Singapore?
Beyond the Border Collie's purchase price of $5,880–$6,988, expect roughly S$80 to S$150 a month on food, plus grooming, the annual AVS licence (S$13.50 to S$81), routine vet care, and optional pet insurance. Grooming is the swing factor: medium-grooming coats cost more to maintain.
How big does a Border Collie get?
The Border Collie is a medium breed, weighing about 14–20 kg fully grown. That size is above HDB’s small-breed criteria, so it needs a condo or landed home.
How do I find a responsible Border Collie breeder in Singapore?
Insist on an AVS-licensed seller whose licence you can verify on the government registry, ask to see the puppy in person and its health and vaccination records, and be wary of unusually cheap Border Collie listings or sellers who rush you past the paperwork. Puppy Singapore is licensed under BR25052 and shows you exactly where to check it.
How long do Border Collies live?
A Border Collie typically lives 12–15 years. For this breed the levers that matter most are keeping it lean and limiting repeated jumping, which protects the joints this breed is screened for.
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