I'm the breeder behind Swaying Sycamore Farm located in Crawfordsville, IN. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families.
About Erin
We love sharing our lives with our Pugs and Shih Tzus. Their sweet and gentle dispositions make them wonderful family pets. We do breed our dogs, but they are first and foremost our pets. We strive to always maintain happy, healthy and outgoing adults. Please feel free to reach out to us. We are always willing to help in any way we can. We are located in West Central Indiana.
What makes Erin’s program special
We treat our puppy families the way we like to be treated. We go above and beyond to keep families regularly updated on their puppies. We send new pictures and updates on what has been happening that week.
Erin is a member of 3 clubs
ACA, AKC, CKC
We strive to produce healthy, outgoing puppies with calm and loving temperaments. They are raised in our home and receive regular attention and love. They are introduced to adult dogs, cats and other pets. They receive a wide variety of puppy toys, cow hooves and an occasional pork skin chew. If a name is chosen, we begin name recognition exercises. Puppy pads are used to start housebreaking. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized in new places, Car rides, Socialized with other animals, Various sounds, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Select friends and family, household pets, television, radio, appliances, scenarios in home for confidence building. , Scents, Socialized with Other Animals, Noises , Car Rides, Puppy Pads, Bathing, Grooming and Nail Care, Touch, pets, and kisses are encouraged during human socialization., Name Recognition, Car Rides, Toys, e.g. Ball, Grooming Desensitization, Human Interactions , Puppy Manners, "No" Biting or Chewing, Socialized with Adult Dogs, and Socialized with Cats.
All puppies are dewormed multiple times. They receive a Parvo only vaccine at 4 weeks and their first 5-way vaccine at 6 weeks. They are thoroughly checked over by our veterinarian, before leaving our home. They are fed a well-tested, premium puppy food.
We send our puppies home with Registration, Food & treats, Vet records, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Basic obedience & manners, Signed Congenital Health Guarantee, First Vaccine(s), Multiple Wormings, Vet Check, Medical Records, Microchip (upon request & $25), Registration (if applicable), Puppy Pad(s), Toy(s), Food Starter Bag, and Blanket with Mom's Scent.
Erin offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Why Erin started breeding
We were interested in adding a Pug and a Shih Tzu to our family, at different times. We had a difficult time finding them in Indiana. We had families tell us that they would love a Pug or Shih Tzu, but didn’t know where to find one. We had produced and raised puppies before and believed we should again. So began the “adventure” into our breeding programs.
Erin is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Erin has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Erin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Erin’s program includes 17 colors
Erin’s Pug puppies include white, brindle, fawn, and black. Erin’s Shih Tzu puppies include gold and white, black, red and white, white, silver gold and white, silver and white, liver and white, gold, brindle and white, blue, black and white, liver, and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Swaying Sycamore Farm meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Pug
Shih Tzu
Pug
About Pimp
Pimp (named by our 22 year old daughter and her fiancé) is a second generation on both sides. He is Piper’s very last puppy. There was no doubt he was staying. He is a big ball of energy and bad manners. Lol!
Shih Tzu
About Flower
Flower is a 2nd generation female out of Doc and Graysee. She is just as sweet, playful, devoted and beautiful as both of her parents. She is a very active girl and is always happy and excited to be in our laps. She is Willow’s full younger sister and Blossom’s and Foxy’s maternal sister.
Pug
About Diesel
Diesel is a male Pug 7 months old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Erin decided to make him part of their program. Erin has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Shih Tzu
About Willow
Willow is a 2nd generation female out of Doc and Graysee. She is just as sweet, playful, devoted and beautiful as both of her parents.
Shih Tzu
About Foxy
Foxy is a 2nd generation female out of Rascal and Graysee. She is just as gentle, playful, loyal and beautiful as both of her parents. She is a very rambunctious girl, but is also very quiet. She is Blossom’s littermate and Willow’s and Flower’s maternal sister.
Pug
About Daisy May
Daisy Mae is extra special to us. She is the third generation, starting with Sadie Sooie & Tug. She is out of Bug & Dig Dug. Daisy is one of the happiest Pugs we have. It seems like she makes the best of everything. She loves to play and gets along with pretty much everyone.
Shih Tzu
About Kami Sue
Kami Sue is a petite 8 lb. female that is Brindle in color. She was an excellent mom. She is a busy body and rarely sits still. Kami is retired now. She is a sweet and lovable girl who enjoys spending time with our family.
Shih Tzu
About Doc
In Spring 2022, we decided that we wanted to add another male Shih Tzu to our breeding program. We were hoping for one that carried Liver in his pedigree. Doc's dam is Liver & White and so he fit what we wanted. He also has Silver, Red and Gold. His litters have been healthy and absolutely beautiful. We are very happy with his puppies and look forward to many more.
Pug
About Piper
We are thrilled to have this gorgeous girl! Piper has the look and disposition we strive to produce. She is a wonderful member of our Grumble and family. She is a Reverse Brindle. She is a wonderful and attentive mama. Her babies are always beautiful, healthy and extremely loving.
Shih Tzu
About Blossom
Blossom is a 2nd generation female out of Rascal and Graysee. She is just as sweet, playful, devoted and beautiful as both of her parents. She is a very quiet girl, but always has her tail wagging. She is Foxy’s littermate and Willow’s and Flower’s maternal sister.
Pug
About Pearl
We already had Pugs that carry the genes to produce Fawn & Solid Black, so we decided to find a female that carried other colors. We found a "pearl", a Black Pearl! She is out of a dam that is Brindle & a sire that is White. Her litters have had Brindle, Black & Fawn puppies. We were blessed to get a girl that is as sweet as she is beautiful. Pearl is one of the most loveable & friendly Pugs we have.
Shih Tzu
About Graysee
Graysee is an extra special girl and a wonderful mommy. She is 12lbs., but appears bigger than she really is. She just has a very thick, absolutely gorgeous, coat! We feel so blessed to have found Graysee. We were looking for another female and just happened upon her. She's Blue! We had just gotten a Blue male and so we were more than thrilled to find her. She is the funniest, most lovable girl too. She produces Brindle, Brindle & White, Black and Black & White.
Shih Tzu
About Dumplin
Dumplin is a petite female. She is extremely quiet, barking maybe four times per year. She loves to cuddle and is very affectionate. She is an excellent mom and love being with her puppies.
Shih Tzu
About Rascal
Rascal is 12 lbs. of pure sweetness. We picked him out at 4 weeks old & knew he was the perfect one for us. His name was also decided right away. Rascal is a handsome black & white. He has sired several beautiful, healthy puppies, with his wonderful disposition. He has produced Blues, Livers, Black & White, Brindles and other combinations..
Pug
About Jack
We had considered adding a White male, once we had purchased a female that carried the white gene, but wanted to carry multiple colors. Well, Jack is that male! He is so incredibly sweet!! We absolutely love his personality. He has the potential to produce White, Black, Fawn, Brindle and Reverse Brindle. His puppies are gorgeous and just as sweet as he is.