Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Berkeley, CA
Our Teddy Bears can be hand-delivered right to your door.
Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Berkeley, CA
Apartment city living in mild-climate San Francisco Bay Area suits the Teddy Bear, a soft Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise cross. We have been raising the breed at The Puppy Lodge for over a decade from health-tested parents, with adults running eight to fifteen pounds and a hypoallergenic coat. Year-round walks stay comfortable in Berkeley, California, and the breed prefers gentle daily activity over long exertion, which suits city sidewalks well. Our current Teddy Bear puppies for sale are listed on the site, with delivery directly to your door.
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Owning a Teddy Bear in Berkeley
A Teddy Bear's 20 to 30 minutes of daily activity in Berkeley comes together easily through a mix of options that the mild climate keeps simple. Sidewalk walks, time in a nearby park, and short outings near Berkeley Hills all add up, with indoor play filling in on the rare bad-weather day. The breed is content on different surfaces and just as happy with a slow walk as with off-leash time in a fenced yard. Year-round walks stay comfortable under the temperate climate without seasonal planning. At eight to fifteen pounds the breed fits apartments, condos, and family houses across CA. For Teddies, being near the family beats logging miles on the leash. The size makes the dog easy to bring along on errands, vet trips, and weekend outings around town. Teddies tend to alert-bark at strangers and quiet down once introductions are made, which fits city apartment buildings and close-set neighborhoods well. Most neighbors don't pay much attention to the dog after the first month, and a basic quiet command worked in early keeps indoor barking down. Teddies aren't known as a yappy small breed by reputation or in practice, which fits city living particularly well.
Why Berkeley 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, also known as the Shichon or Zuchon, is a designer breed created by cross-breeding a Shih Tzu with a Bichon Frise. They are a small, sturdy breed that usually stands 9 to 12 inches tall and weighs normally 8 to 15 pounds when fully grown. This breed was developed in the United States around the year 2000 with the goal of combining the best traits of both parent breeds into one compact, family friendly companion. Teddy Bears are known for being affectionate, gentle, and very social. They do well with children, get along with other dogs and household pets, and are often used as therapy dogs because of their calm and intuitive nature. They are smart and respond well to training, though they can show a stubborn streak from their Shih Tzu side from time to time. One of the biggest draws of this breed is their hypoallergenic, low-shedding coat, which makes them a strong option for households with allergy concerns. Their coat can be either wavy or curly, depending on which parent they take after more, and will need regular brushings and professional grooming every six to eight weeks. Teddy Bears have moderate energy levels and do not require a lot of exercise. A couple of short walks a day and some indoor playtime are usually enough to keep them happy and healthy. Their small size and laid back personality make them well suited for apartments, smaller homes, and families of all types, including seniors. With proper care and routine vet visits, Teddy Bears typically live 12 to 16 years, and they benefit from hybrid vigor, which often means fewer inherited health issues than their purebred parents.
| Breed Type | Designer hybrid, Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise cross |
|---|---|
| Also known As | Shichon, Zuchon, Teddy Bear |
| 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 Berkeley, California
The easiest way to get your Teddy Bear puppy home to Berkeley 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 Berkeley is about 42 to 44 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 Berkeley. 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 San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, and Buchanan 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 Berkeley, California. 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 Berkeley, CA
| Region | San Francisco Bay Area |
|---|---|
| County | Alameda County |
| Local Climate | mild, comfortable Mediterranean weather year-round |
| January Average High | 57°F |
| July Average High | 70°F |
| Annual Snowfall | a few inches |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.0 inches |
| Sunny Days Per Year | 259 |
| Elevation | 184 ft |
| Near | Berkeley Hills |
A Teddy Bear's day runs largely on naps. The breed settles into a favorite couch corner or windowsill and spends most of the day asleep near the family, content without constant activity. That fits city life in Berkeley where households often spend long indoor stretches and don't have a yard for off-leash time. The breed isn't lazy in a problematic way. It just doesn't carry the energy drive of higher-strung small breeds that demand constant attention.
Mild weather works with that pattern naturally. Temperate year-round weather lets walks fall at almost any hour of the day. On warm summer afternoons, outings shift to cooler hours since slower cooling is part of the breed. The wavy or curly low-shedding coat handles whatever weather comes without filling the apartment with hair. Daily activity of twenty to thirty minutes is enough, with the rest of the day spent napping near the family on a couch or by a window.
Local Dog Parks and Trails
Berkeley has plenty of options for walking and getting outside with a Teddy Bear. The breed prefers short, social outings over long hikes, and the local landscape works well for that.
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 Berkeley keeps the dog at ease wherever the family goes.
Dog Parks
Ohlone Dog Park, 1800 Hearst Ave, Berkeley
Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, 2701 Isabel St, Richmond
Walking Trails
Bay Trail – Berkeley section, 201 University Ave, Berkeley
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park Trail, 5755 McBryde Ave, Richmond
Serving Families Throughout the Greater Berkeley, California Area
If you’re searching for Teddy Bear puppies for sale near Berkeley, 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 San Francisco Bay Area, including and Albany CA.
We raise more than just Teddy Bear puppies. See all of our breeds and puppies in Berkeley. Aswell as Teddy Bear puppies for sale in Oakland.