Pet breed guides

Maine Coon

One of the largest domestic cat breeds: gentle, friendly and known as the "gentle giant".

Siamese (Siam Cat)

Striking point-coloured coat and blue eyes; lively, talkative and deeply attached to people.

Ragdoll

Blue-eyed semi-longhair with a famously relaxed, floppy temperament — one of the most popular companion cats.

British Shorthair

Round face and dense short coat; sturdy, easy-going and independent — well suited to flat living.

Munchkin

Short-legged cat with a playful, energetic personality; short legs do not slow down its running and jumping.

Persian

Long coat and flat face; calm and gentle — one of the oldest cat breeds.

Russian Blue

Silvery-blue short coat and green eyes; reserved with strangers but intensely loyal to its owner.

Bengal

Wild-looking rosette coat and high energy; needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation.

Scottish Fold

Signature folded ears; gentle, quiet and happiest in human company.

Domestic Cat

Hong Kong's most common cat — mixed-breed, adaptable and the first choice for adoption.

Calico

White, orange and black tri-colour coat; almost always female, with an independent personality.

Sphynx

Canadian hairless breed with a distinctive look, extremely affectionate and a higher body temperature than most cats.

American Shorthair

Sturdy, easy-going and friendly — one of the most popular family cats.

Oriental Shorthair

Slim, athletic and endlessly curious; closely related to the Siamese.

Abyssinian

Distinctive ticked tabby coat; active, playful and an enthusiastic climber.

Egyptian Mau

One of the oldest cat breeds, with a spotted coat and remarkable running speed.

Turkish Angora

Elegant semi-longhair; lively, intelligent and fond of being the centre of attention.

Himalayan

Persian–Siamese cross with point colouring and a long coat.

Exotic Shorthair

The shorthaired Persian: round flat face, calm and gentle.

Chinchilla Persian

Silver-shaded Persian: silver-white long coat with black tipping, green eyes and a flat face; elegant, calm and quiet.

Tortoiseshell (Coat Pattern)

Not a breed but a coat pattern: black, orange and amber blended like a tortoiseshell. Because the colour genes are X-linked, about 99% are female, and the pattern appears in many breeds.

Bombay

Japanese Bobtail

Shiba Inu

Japanese breed with expressive features; independent yet loyal — one of Hong Kong's most popular dog breeds.

French Bulldog

Short muzzle, big ears; friendly and lively, and well suited to flats.

Golden Retriever

Gentle and friendly — one of the most popular family dogs.

Poodle

Highly intelligent, low-shedding and available in several sizes.

Corgi

Short legs, long body; lively and clever — officially the Welsh Corgi and famously a royal favourite.

Labrador Retriever

Gentle, friendly and eager to please — a favourite family dog and guide dog.

German Shepherd

Highly intelligent, loyal and brave; widely used as a police and working dog.

Bichon Frise

White curly coat; cheerful and lively, and well suited to flats.

Yorkshire Terrier

Small dog with a bold, confident character and a silky coat.

Schnauzer

Signature beard and moustache; lively and loyal, in miniature, standard and giant sizes.

Pomeranian

Small, fluffy and vocal; often called the "squirrel dog" in Hong Kong.

Chihuahua

The world's smallest dog breed: bold, loyal and full of personality.

Hong Kong Tong Gau (Mixed Breed)

Hong Kong's native mixed-breed dog: short yellow-brown coat, upright ears and a curled tail — loyal, alert, hardy and a great adopt-don't-shop choice.

Doberman Pinscher

Large German guard breed: black with tan markings, athletic, loyal and intelligent — best for experienced owners.

Beagle

Medium-sized British scent hound: friendly and playful but stubborn, food-driven and loud — exercise, weight control and ear cleaning are the priorities.

Rottweiler

Large German working breed: adults typically 35–60 kg, calm but with a strong guarding instinct; needs 1–2 hours of exercise daily and long-term joint and heart care.

Dachshund

Small German breed: standard 7–14 kg, miniature 4–5 kg. Protecting the long spine is the core of care — no jumping on sofas or beds, no stairs, and strict weight control.

Maltese

Small white long-haired breed from the Mediterranean: about 2–4 kg, suited to small flats but highly people-oriented and prone to separation anxiety; watch tear staining, the trachea and the knees.

Budgerigar

One of Hong Kong's most common pet birds (Budgerigar): small but highly social and active, needing a wide cage for flight, a formulated diet and daily interaction.

Corn Snake

Harmless ground-dwelling snake from the south-eastern United States, typically 1.2–1.5 m as an adult and fed on thawed rodents; relatively beginner-friendly, but the enclosure must offer a temperature gradient.

Rabbit

A common Hong Kong pet (including lop breeds): unlimited hay, a cool well-ventilated space, and any gut slowdown is an emergency. Rabbits tolerate cold better than heat, and a pen beats a cage.

Hedgehog

Most pet hedgehogs in Hong Kong are four-toed hedgehogs: nocturnal, solitary and prone to rolling into a spiky ball when startled. Temperature, not diet, is the first husbandry hurdle.