Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Mukilteo, WA
Our Teddy Bears can be hand-delivered right to your door.
Teddy Bear Puppy Breeder Serving Mukilteo, WA
Teddy Bear puppies, also called Shicons and Zuchons can be delivered right to your home
For buyers in Mukilteo, WA looking at a Teddy Bear puppy, our family farm has raised this Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise cross for more than ten years. Every parent dog is genetically tested before pairing. Adults run eight to fifteen pounds with a twelve to sixteen year lifespan. The rainy climate across Puget Sound Region calls for coat care, towel routines, and indoor play during the worst stretches. Take a look at our current Teddy Bear puppies for sale, with delivery from Central Ohio.
What Mukilteo Families Say About Our Teddy Bear Puppies
Our Teddy Bears Available In Mukilteo, WA
All of our puppies can be delivered to Mukilteo
Owning a Teddy Bear in Mukilteo
Rain is the main thing to plan around with a Teddy Bear in Mukilteo, WA. A waterproof coat and a towel by the door cover most of what the wet climate asks for. The wavy or curly coat picks up moisture and needs brushing several times a week to keep tangles in check. Most walks happen rain or shine because the breed handles light rain without complaint, and indoor play fills in on the worst-weather days. Daily activity adds up to 20 to 30 minutes, covered easily by a couple of short walks. Apartments, condos, and family houses all work for the eight to fifteen pound build, and a fenced yard helps without being required. A Teddy Bear suits a normal car, rides calmly, and is welcome at the patios and shops in town that allow leashed dogs across Puget Sound Region. Most Teddies get along with kids, cats, and other small dogs in the household once introductions are handled slowly over the first week or two at home. Strong prey drive isn't part of the breed, so cat households typically settle in within a few weeks once the new dog stops being novel.
Why Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo, Washington
The easiest way to get your Teddy Bear puppy home to Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo. 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 Paine Field 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 Mukilteo, 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 Mukilteo, WA
| Region | Puget Sound Region |
|---|---|
| County | Snohomish County |
| Local Climate | mild Pacific Northwest summers and mild, rainy winters |
| January Average High | 48°F |
| July Average High | 75°F |
| Annual Snowfall | a few inches |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.5 inches |
| Sunny Days Per Year | 164 |
| Elevation | 75 ft |
| Near | Possession Sound |
A Teddy Bear's wavy or curly coat needs professional grooming every six to eight weeks, which is one of the standard routines for the breed and matters in a wet climate where the coat picks up moisture more often. Salon visits every couple of months, plus brushing two or three times a week at home, keep the coat in good shape. A quick at-home dry-off and brush after damp walks keeps the coat from getting heavy or smelling musty in Mukilteo.
Beyond grooming, the wet climate brings standard habits. A waterproof coat handles rainy walks, and a towel by the door takes care of wet returns. The breed isn't bothered by light rain, so most walks happen rain or shine. Twenty to thirty minutes of daily activity covers what the breed needs across the year, with indoor play filling in on the worst-weather days. The low-shedding coat doesn't fill the house with hair across any season, which is one of the qualities buyers in the area appreciate about the breed.
Local Dog Parks and Trails
Mukilteo and the surrounding area have solid spots for getting outside with a small dog like a Teddy Bear. Local dog parks and short trails work better than long off-leash hikes for the breed.
A Teddy Bear that gets out regularly is a confident, settled dog. The breed is friendly with people and other dogs by nature, and steady exposure to new sights and sounds in Mukilteo keeps the dog at ease wherever the family goes.
Dog Parks
Everett Dog Park, 700 E Marine View Dr, Everett
Lighthouse Park Dog Area, 609 Front St, Mukilteo
Walking Trails
Picnic Point Trail, Mukilteo, WA
Interurban Trail, 1410 N 130th St, Seattle, WA 98133, Mukilteo
Serving Families Throughout the Greater Mukilteo, Washington Area
If you’re searching for Teddy Bear puppies for sale near Mukilteo, 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 Puget Sound Region, including Freeland WA, Langley WA, and Clinton WA.
We raise more than just Teddy Bear puppies. See all of our breeds and puppies in Mukilteo. Aswell as Teddy Bear puppies for sale in Everett.