Guides

Guides for choosing a puppy

Straight answers to the questions families ask about the breeds we raise: size, lifespan, coat, colors and price, with our own puppies' figures beside the breed's.

Mini Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer colorsThe three show colors, where white fits in, and how we plan our pairings around the colors families ask for.
Size, weight and lifespanHow tall and heavy a Miniature Schnauzer gets, what ours are expected to weigh, and how long they live.
Miniature Schnauzer pricesWhat our Schnauzers cost, what comes home with them, and the grooming that follows.
Schnauzer grooming and haircutsThe wiry coat, stripping versus clipping, the classic Schnauzer cut, and the care between groomer visits.
Schnauzer personality and healthThe Schnauzer's personality, barking and training, and the health problems the breed is known for.

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Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu pricesWhat our Shih Tzus cost, what comes home with them, and why the coat belongs in the budget.
Lifespan, health and sheddingHow long they live, the health checks a breeding Shih Tzu should have, and what to know about shedding and allergies.
Shih Tzu colorsThe colors a Shih Tzu can be, how a puppy's coat can change, and the colors we raise.
How big a Shih Tzu getsHow tall and heavy a grown Shih Tzu gets, what ours should weigh, and what teacup labels really mean.
Shih Tzu temperamentWhat Shih Tzus are like at home, including the housetraining and the stubborn streak behind the worst-dog reputation.
Shih Tzu vs Lhasa ApsoHow the Shih Tzu and the Lhasa Apso differ in size, face, coat, temperament and history.
Shih Tzu haircuts and groomingThe popular pet haircuts, how to choose one, and the care every Shih Tzu needs between groomer visits.

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Westie

West Highland White Terrier

Westie shedding and allergiesHow much Westies shed, stripping versus clipping, and where allergies come in.
Westie size, lifespan and priceHow big a full grown Westie gets, how long the breed lives, and what our Westie puppies cost.

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Mini Poodle

Miniature Poodle

Mini Poodle size and lifespanHow tall and heavy a Mini grows, how it differs from a Toy, how long it lives and the health checks behind it.
Mini Poodle colorsThe solid colors a Poodle can be, how apricot differs from red, and the colors we raise.
Mini Poodle haircuts and groomingThe pet trims and the show clips, how often a Mini sees the groomer, and the brushing that fills the weeks between.
Mini Poodle pricesOur Mini Poodle prices, what each puppy goes home with, and the grooming, food and vet care that follow.

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Cavalier

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier prices and colorsWhat our Cavaliers cost, the colors the breed comes in, and the ones we raise.
Cavalier shedding, size and temperamentHow much a Cavalier sheds, what it means for allergies, how big one gets, and what the breed is like at home.
Cavalier health and syringomyeliaSyringomyelia, the heart, eyes, knees and ears, and the health checks a breeding Cavalier should have.

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Cavapoo

How big a Cavapoo getsHow the parents set a Cavapoo's size, and the weights we expect for ours.
Cavapoos and F1B Cavapoos explainedThe letters F1 and F1B explained, plus what decides how much a Cavapoo sheds.
Cavapoo pricesPrices for our Cavapoos and F1B Cavapoos, and what to budget for once they're home.
Mini and Toy CavapoosWhat mini and toy mean on a Cavapoo, where the label comes from, and why ours are Minis.
Cavapoo temperament and barkingHow the Cavalier and the Poodle compare as family dogs, how much barking to expect, and what helps.

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F1B Cavapoo

How big a Cavapoo getsHow the parents set a Cavapoo's size, and the weights we expect for ours.
Cavapoos and F1B Cavapoos explainedThe letters F1 and F1B explained, plus what decides how much a Cavapoo sheds.
Cavapoo pricesPrices for our Cavapoos and F1B Cavapoos, and what to budget for once they're home.
Mini and Toy CavapoosWhat mini and toy mean on a Cavapoo, where the label comes from, and why ours are Minis.
Cavapoo temperament and barkingHow the Cavalier and the Poodle compare as family dogs, how much barking to expect, and what helps.

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F1B Goldendoodle

Mini GoldendoodlesWhere a Mini gets its size, and the grown weight we expect for ours.
Goldendoodle lifespan and priceHow long Goldendoodles tend to live, and what our Mini Goldendoodles cost.
F1 and F1B GoldendoodlesWhat the generation letters mean, what they mean for the coat, and how ours are bred.
Goldendoodle grooming and haircutsWhy a doodle coat varies and mats, the cuts a groomer can give, how often to book and when to start a puppy.
Goldendoodle sheddingWhy a Goldendoodle can shed, how the coat odds change by generation, the brushing a low shedder needs, and what it means for allergies.
Goldendoodle colorsWhich colors each parent breed brings, why an F1B follows its Poodle papa, and what makes a red deeper than an apricot.

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F1B Saint Berdoodle

Mini Saint BerdoodlesHow ours are bred, the grown weight we expect, and the health checks to ask about for the parent breeds.

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A West Highland White Terrier puppy sitting on a blanket

Every breed

For every family

How to pick a puppyWhen you choose, and what to look for when you meet the litter.
Hypoallergenic puppiesWhy no dog is truly hypoallergenic, why some breeds shed far less, and how much each breed we raise sheds.
What a teacup puppy isWhy teacup is a sales word and not a breed or size, the extra care tiny puppies need, and how big our small breeds grow.
Questions to ask a breederWhat to ask about health checks, papers, the mama and go-home day, and the signs of a puppy scam.
Bringing a puppy homeThe drive home, the first night, what is normal in the first week, the first vet visit and house training.

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Contact

Talk to us about a puppy

Call or text during the day, email any time, or send an application and we will get back to you, usually within 24 hours. You are welcome to visit in Syracuse, Indiana, during our hours or at another time on request.

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Phone(574) 457-8231 · call or text
Emailpups@teapup.com
HoursMonday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm. Other times available on request.
WhereSyracuse, Indiana. We are at 3468 E 1300 N, Syracuse, IN 46567. Visit during our hours or at another time on request.