The Teddybear Shihpoo

Amy A.

Breeder of Shihpoos

  • Nickelsville, VA ·
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies

Twix

Ready Nov. 15

4 weeks old · Male

Tavi

Ready Nov. 15

4 weeks old · Male

Upcoming litters

Frankie
Tink

Shihpoo litter

Planned Jan. 2027

Ready Apr. 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Amy A., the breeder behind The Teddybear Shihpoo located in Nickelsville, VA. At The TeddyBear Shihpoo, we intentionally raise exceptional companions through ethical breeding, early enrichment, and an advanced puppy curriculum. Our focus is outstanding temperament, health, and confidence, producing loving family dogs with the potential for therapy and emotional support work.

Q. & A. with Amy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My journey into breeding began as a professional dog trainer. I quickly realized that genetics and the first eight weeks of a puppy's life shape lifelong temperament and success. Wanting to influence those critical early weeks, I became an ethical breeder focused on health, temperament, early development, and raising confident, well-adjusted companions.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our motto, **Tiny in Size. Powerful by Design.** reflects our mission to challenge the "accessory dog" myth. We believe small dogs are capable of so much more than being lap dogs. Through intentional breeding, early development, and training, we're raising TeddyBear Shihpoos with the confidence and temperament to excel as loving companions, therapy dogs, and service dogs.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies include tiny and mini sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include merle, brown, and liver. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Amy

Amy has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Amy partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 9 weeks old.

“Our puppies are temperament tested at 8–9 weeks of age before matching. Families are matched in reservation order based primarily on temperament, lifestyle, and goals. While temperament is our priority, we gladly consider color preferences and do our best to match families with a puppy that offers both the desired appearance and the best temperament fit. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit that secures a spot in a litter. The remaining $2,300 - $3,300 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.
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“Our price reflects health-tested parents, our Advanced Service Dog Curriculum, temperament testing, age-appropriate deworming, first vaccines, a wellness exam, health records, and lifetime support. . A non-refundable deposit reserves your place on our list and is transferable to another TeddyBear Shihpoo litter within one year of the original deposit date.”

Contract & health guarantee

Amy may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Amy offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Amy directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amy.

Breeder's location

Meet in Nickelsville, VA

4373 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tri-Cities Airport

4386 miles away

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Meet in Abingdon, VA

4358 miles away

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More about Amy

  • Amy has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months

    Amy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

Amy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Teddybear Shihpoo meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

The Teddybear Shihpoo reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Shihpoos.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.