Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Oregon

Our Teddy Bear Puppies can be hand-delivered right to your door In Oregon.

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Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Oregon

Families looking at Teddy Bear puppies for sale in Oregon usually find us the same way, by searching for a small companion dog that sheds very little and actually wants to be part of the household. That is the Teddy Bear, a Shih Tzu crossed with a Bichon Frise, grown to about 8 to 15 pounds with a plush wavy coat and a calm, affectionate personality.

We raise our puppies in east-central Ohio, so Oregon sits at the far end of the map from us. That distance is worth mentioning up front because it shapes how your puppy travels. Most Oregon families go with a flight nanny who carries the puppy in the cabin, and ground delivery by climate-controlled van is available as well. Either way the puppy comes to you.

Oregon Teddy Bear puppies from The Puppy Lodge

Available Teddy Bear Puppies for Oregon Families

Every puppy listed below is available right now. Prices for our Teddy Bears start at $1,995 and change with color, coat type, and gender. Each one goes home vet checked by Danville Veterinary Clinic, microchipped, current on vaccines and dewormings, and covered by our written three-year health guarantee for genetic and congenital conditions. Reserving takes a $200 deposit online, and financing is available through Credova.

We do not keep a waitlist, so puppies go first come, first served and a listed puppy can be claimed the same day someone else sees it. Once a puppy is reserved we call to sort out travel to Oregon. If nothing here fits, upcoming litters are posted for reservation and our newsletter goes out when new litters become available.

Teddy Bear puppy delivery in Oregon

Puppy Delivery to Oregon

Oregon is one of our long-haul states at roughly 33 to 38 hours of one-way driving from the farm, so the delivery conversation matters more here than it does for a family in Pennsylvania. We talk it through by phone after the puppy is reserved rather than making you pick at checkout.

Flight nanny. This is what we usually recommend for Oregon. A trained handler flies with your puppy in the cabin, never in cargo, and hands the puppy to you at baggage claim. Most of these trips finish the same day. Portland International (PDX) is the common landing point, and we also arrange handoffs at Eugene Airport (EUG), Rogue Valley International in Medford (MFR), and Roberts Field in Redmond (RDM) for families in southern and central Oregon. The puppy needs to be at least 8 weeks old, under 20 pounds with the carrier, and traveling with a health certificate we arrange beforehand. Cost is quoted per flight since airfare moves around. A grown Teddy Bear tops out around 15 pounds, so weight is never a problem for this route.

Ground delivery. A professional transport service drives door to door in a custom climate-controlled van, with an individual carrier, a vet check before departure, and updates along the way. Oregon is currently $450 flat, wherever you are in the state. Vans leave Tuesday mornings and a cross-country run like this takes two to three days depending on the route. No airport trip on your end, which some families prefer.

Farm pickup. You are welcome to come to the Ohio kennel by appointment, meet the puppy's mother, tour the buildings, and go over the health record in person. It is a long trip from Oregon, but a few families build it into a visit and it is always an option.

One note specific to the breed. Teddy Bears carry a slightly shortened muzzle from the Shih Tzu side, so heat and heavy exertion deserve attention. Our transport partners keep the vans climate controlled the whole way, and flight nannies build in weather flexibility, which matters most for summer arrivals into the Rogue Valley and the high desert around Bend where afternoon temperatures climb well past what the Willamette Valley sees.

Want to learn more about adoption in other nearby states? We also deliver Teddy Bear puppies to California, Idaho, Nevada, and Washington.

Teddy Bear Puppy Breeder Serving Oregon Families

The Puppy Lodge is a family business run by the Nisley family on five acres in Fresno, Ohio, and we have been raising dogs for more than 13 years. Litters come from a closed network of local kennels near our farm. Every parent dog is owned by us, genetically tested, and picked for temperament, health, pedigree, and color genetics, and the breeders in that network follow our standards with no exceptions.

Distance from Oregon is the obvious question. What you get from us that a nearby listing may not offer is genetic and health testing on both breeds behind the cross, a vet from Danville Veterinary Clinic at the kennel weekly checking adults and newborn litters, and a three-year written guarantee behind the puppy. Our buildings have heated tile floors for winter and geothermal cooling for summer, with separate rooms where mothers stay with their litters through the early weeks.

For Teddy Bears specifically, we run the ENS protocol on every puppy from day 3 through day 16, which builds early stress tolerance. That matters for this cross because both parent breeds were bred to stay close to people, and a Teddy Bear that never learns to be alone can develop separation anxiety. ENS gives the puppy a head start, not a cure, and the crate work you do in the first months is what finishes the job. Puppies are handled daily by our children, started on potty and crate training, fed Purina Pro Plan, and go home no earlier than 8 weeks with a blanket carrying their mother's scent. If you want more background before you commit, our complete guide to Teddy Bear puppies covers what the first weeks look like.

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Teddy Bear FAQs Of Oregon Families

Q: How does a Teddy Bear handle Oregon rain?

A: Their exercise needs are light, about 20 to 30 minutes a day split between a walk and indoor play, so a wet week in Portland or Eugene does not throw off their routine the way it would with a high-energy breed. Puzzle toys and short training games count toward that time. The one thing to stay on top of is the coat, since a damp plush coat mats faster than a dry one. Towel the puppy off after walks and pay attention to the chest and the hair behind the legs.

Q: Are Teddy Bears a good fit for a Portland apartment?

A: Yes, and this is one of the better options we raise for apartments and condos. They run 9 to 12 inches tall and 8 to 15 pounds, their exercise needs are modest, and they are quieter than most small breeds. They will announce someone at the door but they are not constant barkers. Just think through how many hours the dog will be home alone, because that is the part of this breed that needs planning.

Q: Will a Teddy Bear work in a household with allergies?

A: No breed is genuinely allergen free, whatever the marketing says. What the coat does is trap loose hair instead of dropping it, so dander does not circulate the way it does with a heavy shedder. Mild to moderate allergies often manage well. Severe allergies frequently do not. A FaceTime call plus a conversation with your allergist is a reasonable starting point, since the only real test is time around that particular puppy.

Q: What health problems should I ask about?

A: The ones worth asking about are patellar luxation, dental crowding from the shorter Shih Tzu muzzle, eye conditions like cataracts and dry eye, and skin or food allergies from the Bichon side. Several of these show up across many small breeds and are not unique to Teddy Bears. We health screen and genetically test all parent dogs on both breeds before any pairing, and our vet examines every litter multiple times. Call us at 330-790-5007 if you want to go through what we test for.

Q: How much grooming does the coat need in a damp climate?

A: Plan on brushing several times a week with a slicker or pin brush, daily if you keep the coat long, plus a professional groom every six to eight weeks. Oregon's wet season makes the ears worth watching, since floppy ears trap moisture and that can turn into an infection. Check and clean them weekly with a vet-approved solution. The hair around the eyes grows quickly and needs regular trimming so it does not irritate the eye.

Q: Can I see the puppy before I pay?

A: We set up FaceTime calls so you can watch the puppy move around and ask questions before you send a deposit. Photos only tell you so much from 2,400 miles away. You are also welcome to visit the kennel by appointment if you happen to be traveling through Ohio, and you can meet the puppy's mother while you are there.