Available

Teddy

Shih Tzu · Male

Name: Teddy Age (approx): 10/08/18 Breed: Shih Tzu x JRT Disposition: happy boy , very friendly Loves: cuddles Dislikes/wary of: Dog friendly: has lived with other dogs Cat friendly: unknown On lead behaviour: good Previous bite history: not that we know of Fully house trained: seems to be Prey drive: haven’t seen any Requirements: Breed experienced owners: not needed Can they live with other dogs : we would prefer Teddy to be the only dog as he has always had to share the attention Children in the home: older Rural/Urban: either Someone at home for company: definitely General background: Teddy came in with 2 other dogs one of which was his son. We are looking for a home where Teddy can be a constant companion and get all the love and attention he deserves. Please read the specific requirements We assess and treat every dog as an individual, and include as much information as we can in each post. We won't be able to respond to questions on here due to caring for the dogs in our care. If you are interested please email us REHOMING AREA IS BERWICK TO NEWCASTLE Homecheck will apply, and adoption fees will be discussed at that time. Thank you

Size

Medium

Age

—

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Northumberland Dog Rescue

Living with Teddy

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Northumberland Dog Rescue · United Kingdom Learn about Shih Tzu →

More dogs in United Kingdom →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Teddy home

What you'll need for Teddy in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Teddy

What life with Teddy looks like

Teddy is a medium-sized adult shih tzu dog waiting at Northumberland Dog Rescue in United Kingdom.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Teddy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Teddy?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Northumberland Dog Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Teddy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Teddy if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Northumberland Dog Rescue will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Teddy already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Teddy isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Northumberland Dog Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Teddy and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.