Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Auburn, WA
Our Teddy Bears can be hand-delivered right to your door.
Teddy Bear Puppy Breeder Serving Auburn, WA
Teddy Bear puppies, also called Shicons and Zuchons can be delivered right to your home
A Teddy Bear is a gentle indoor companion built for households that get a lot of indoor time, which makes the breed a strong fit for the rainy weather of Auburn, Washington. The cross weighs eight to fifteen pounds and bonds closely to the household. Wet walks are part of the routine, but the dog is just as content on the couch through a long rainy stretch. Every puppy starts Early Neurological Stimulation in the first weeks of life. View our Teddy Bear puppies for sale online, with safe delivery to your address.
What Auburn Families Say About Our Teddy Bear Puppies
Our Teddy Bears Available In Auburn, WA
All of our puppies can be delivered to Auburn
Owning a Teddy Bear in Auburn
Daily exercise for a Teddy Bear in Auburn runs about 20 to 30 minutes, and the wet climate brings a couple of small habits. A waterproof coat for rainy walks, a towel by the door for damp returns, and brushing the wavy or curly coat several times a week round out the routine. Most walks happen rain or shine because the breed handles light rain well. The dog cares about being near the family as much as the walk itself, so a short outing in light rain still counts toward the daily total. Apartments, condos, and family houses all work for the eight to fifteen pound size across Washington. The dog rides well, fits everyday errands, and is welcome at most hardware store aisles, bank lobbies, and coffee shop patios. The breed picks up basic commands quickly and responds well to short, reward-based training sessions rather than long drills, which makes early work easier on first-time small-dog owners. Most Teddies pick up sit, stay, come, and loose-leash walking inside the first month at home with a steady reward routine, and the breed responds better to praise than to correction-based training.
Why Auburn Families Choose The Puppy Lodge for Their Teddy Bear
Teddy Bears are one of the most gentle, people-oriented breeds you can find, and that sweet temperament is exactly why so many families, seniors, and first-time dog owners are drawn to them. But that naturally affectionate personality still needs to be nurtured from day one. A Teddy Bear puppy that isn’t handled regularly can become timid or clingy. Our kids are in with the puppies every day from the time they’re born, holding them, carrying them, and getting them used to the sounds and activity of a family. With seven kids giving them daily attention, our Teddy Bear puppies grow up confident and social, which is why so many of them go on to be wonderful therapy and emotional support dogs.
Teddy Bears are a designer breed, a beautiful cross between a Shih Tzu and a Bichon Frise, and the quality of that cross depends entirely on the parent dogs. All of our breeding dogs are healthy and genetically tested before they ever have a litter. We know what we’re producing, and we stand behind every puppy with a 3-year health guarantee. Our vet at Danville Veterinary Clinic visits our kennel every week, and we’re certified through the Purdue University Canine Care Program, one of the few breeders in the country who can say that.
Every puppy goes through Early Neurological Stimulation between days 3 and 16, which strengthens cardiovascular development, builds stress tolerance, and improves immune response. For a smaller breed that can sometimes be sensitive to new environments, ENS helps them adapt more quickly and settle into their new home with less stress.
Our puppies are raised in our climate-controlled kennel, with heated tile floors in winter and geothermal cooling in summer. Our adults and puppies have large outdoor play areas on our five-acre farm in Central Ohio. We’re a family of nine with over 13 years of experience raising dogs, and we love what we do. Every puppy comes up to date on vaccinations, dewormed, microchipped, and with a blanket carrying mom’s scent. We welcome visitors by appointment and deliver puppies nationwide right to your door.
About Teddy Bears (Shichon, Zuchon)
The Teddy Bear, sometimes called the Shichon or Zuchon, is a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Bichon Frise. Most stand 9 to 12 inches tall and weigh 8 to 15 pounds full grown. The breed was developed in the United States in the early 2000s, aiming to pair the Bichon’s cheerful disposition with the Shih Tzu’s affectionate temperament in a smaller package. Teddy Bears are adorable, social little dogs. They’re patient with kids, generally comfortable around other pets, and frequently work as therapy dogs thanks to how readily they pick up on people’s moods. They’re bright and learn commands quickly, though the Shih Tzu in them will occasionally be stubborn during training. Their biggest selling point for many owners is the low-shedding, hypoallergenic coat, which is nice for allergy-prone homes. The coat comes in wavy or curly varieties and needs brushing several times a week, plus a professional groom every six to eight weeks to prevent matting. Energy demands are modest, two short walks a day plus some indoor play will usually do it. That low-key disposition and small build suits them to apartments, smaller homes, and quieter households, and they’re a particularly common pick for older owners. With routine vet care, Teddy Bears typically live 12 to 16 years. As a crossbreed, they tend to avoid some of the inherited conditions that affect their purebred parents, though responsible breeding still matters more than crossbreeding alone.
| Breed Type | Designer hybrid, Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise cross |
|---|---|
| Also known As | Teddy Bear, Shichon, Zuchon |
| Height | 9 to 12 inches |
| Weight | 8 to 15 lbs |
| Lifespan | 12 to 16 years |
| Coat Type | Wavy to curly, medium length, double coat |
| Shedding | Very low, hypoallergenic |
| Energy Level | Moderate |
| Exercise Needs | 20 to 30 minutes daily |
| Trainability | Good, responds well to positive reinforcement |
| Good With Kids | Yes |
| Good With Other Pets | Yes |
| Temperament | Affectionate, gentle, playful, social, loyal |
How Puppy Delivery Works To Auburn, Washington
The easiest way to get your Teddy Bear puppy home to Auburn is through our professional flight nanny service. Your puppy flies in-cabin with a dedicated handler right into your nearest airport, right beside the handler the entire way. We also offer climate-controlled ground transport by delivery van if you prefer a door-to-door option. Since Auburn is about 40 to 42 hours hours from our kennel in Ohio, an in-person pickup is a bigger commitment, but you’re always welcome to visit by appointment if you’d like to meet your puppy’s parents and see our operation firsthand.
Once your Teddy Bear puppy is reserved, our team will reach out to schedule delivery to Auburn. Every puppy receives a final vet check before delivery. Ground deliveries depart each Tuesday morning, so just reserve and schedule by noon on Monday to make that week’s delivery. Whether your puppy arrives by delivery van or flight nanny, most families have their new puppy in their arms within just 4 days.
1. Flight Nanny Delivery
You can have your Teddy Bear puppy flown into a nearby commercial airport by a professional puppy flight nanny. Your puppy will sit right next to the flight nanny the entire flight and will never be stored with cargo or luggage. As with ground transport, your puppy will be cared for and looked after until you can pick them up at the airport. This option is more expensive but gets your puppy to you as quickly as possible. We can deliver to your nearest airport, including Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, and King County International Airport - Boeing Field.
2. Ground Transport
We use a professional puppy delivery service to deliver your Teddy Bear puppy via a climate-controlled delivery van. These vans are temperature-controlled, and the puppies are well cared for on their journey to your home in Auburn, Washington. This is our most popular delivery option, giving your puppy a safe, calm ride right to your door.
3. In-Person Pickup at Our Kennel
If you are willing to make the trip, you can come right to our home and kennel to pick up your Teddy Bear puppy yourself. This option lets you meet the puppy, their parents, and see our kennel in person. We openly welcome visitors by appointment and love showing people our breeding operation so they can see for themselves why we are a step above your average breeder.
Teddy Bear Climate Fit in Auburn, WA
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| Local Climate | mild, dry Pacific Northwest summers and mild, rainy winters |
| January Average High | 48°F |
| July Average High | 79°F |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.9 inches |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.4 inches |
| Sunny Days Per Year | 164 |
| Elevation | 92 ft |
| Near | Green River valley |
Size makes a Teddy Bear easy to bring along through daily life and longer trips alike. Eight to fifteen pounds fits a car seat, a carrier, errand stops around Auburn, and family trips across Pacific Northwest without much extra planning. Pet-friendly hotels and rentals are easier to find for small dogs than for larger breeds. Friends and family with smaller homes don't mind the dog visiting either, which keeps weekend plans flexible.
Travel in a wet climate brings a few habits to plan around. A waterproof coat for rainy walks and a towel by the door for damp returns are part of the routine. Moisture gets into the wavy or curly coat, which makes brushing several times a week part of the routine. Most walks happen rain or shine because the breed isn't bothered by light rain. Twenty to thirty minutes of daily activity covers what the breed needs, and the dog spends most of its time indoors near the family regardless of the weather outside.
Local Dog Parks and Trails
There are some good places to get outside with a Teddy Bear in Auburn. The breed does best with social outings and shorter walks, and local dog parks and trails fit that pattern well.
Teddy Bears are social by nature. Getting them out around other dogs and people in Auburn regularly keeps that social side healthy and helps the breed stay confident in new settings throughout the dog's life.
Dog Parks
Isaac Evans Park Dog Area, 13505 SE 288th St, Auburn
Les Gove Park Dog Area, Auburn, WA
Walking Trails
White River Trail, Auburn, WA
Game Farm Park Trail, Auburn, WA
Serving Families Throughout the Greater Auburn, Washington Area
If you’re searching for Teddy Bear puppies for sale near Auburn, we deliver to communities all across the surrounding region. Families in nearby cities and towns have the same access to our breeding program, our 3-year health guarantee, and our door-to-door delivery. No matter where you’re located, your puppy comes to you. We proudly deliver Teddy Bear puppies to Pacific Northwest, including Lake Tapps WA, Pacific WA, and Algona WA.
We raise more than just Teddy Bear puppies. See all of our breeds and puppies in Auburn.