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Animals in Hong Kong: pets, livestock and what the rules say

Updated 4 November 2026

We have no verified price range for live animals in Hong Kong. The price results we found are toy figures and models, not animals, so we do not quote a figure here. Price depends on the species, age and the seller's licence, so the quickest way to get a real offer is a request on BlaBlaPrice, which is free for buyers.

Prices are quoted per animal or per order and depend on:

• the species, breed and age of the animal
• whether the seller holds a licence for the premises
• what is included, such as a kennel, cage or feed
• the city where you collect the animal

Keeping a dog or other pet

Under Hong Kong guidance, a person generally has the right to keep domestic animals as pets. Dog owners must keep their dogs under proper control and report bites promptly. A policy review also recommends strict enforcement of the Public Health (Animals and Birds) Regulations for any dog that enters Hong Kong without an import permit, so check the permit before you bring a dog from abroad.

Licensed sellers and welfare rules

Animal trading and breeding premises in Hong Kong are licensed, and a Code of Standards sets out requirements for the premises and the care of the animals. Ask a seller for their licence before you pay, and ask how the animal is kept. Hong Kong has also been reviewing its animal welfare laws, after a 2010 review found the animal protection laws out of date.

Season and stocking up

Summer in Hong Kong runs from June to August and winter from December to February, and November sits between them. For farm animals and poultry, stocking up on feed before the winter months is the practical timing. Feed is sold by weight, so ask for the bag size in kilograms and the price per kilogram.

What to write in your request

State the species, the number of animals, their age, the housing or supplies you need, and the city where you will collect them: Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan or Tuen Mun. If you are bringing a dog from abroad, say whether it has an import permit. Sellers can then answer with a specific offer.

Describe what you need in your own words in a chat on BlaBlaPrice. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Hong Kong, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. Browse dogs or cats, or go to create a request.