Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Costa Mesa, CA
Our Teddy Bears can be hand-delivered right to your door.
Teddy Bear Puppy Breeder Serving Costa Mesa, CA
Teddy Bear puppies, also called Shicons and Zuchons can be delivered right to your home
The Teddy Bear is a small breed built for indoor companionship, which is part of why city apartment life works well for it. At eight to fifteen pounds, the cross is small enough for any home in Costa Mesa, California. The mild climate keeps daily walks easy in every season, with no extreme weather to plan around. The breed bonds closely to the household and fits family life across Southern California Coast. Each puppy goes home with a 3-year health guarantee. Our current Teddy Bear puppies for sale are listed below.
What Costa Mesa Families Say About Our Teddy Bear Puppies
Our Teddy Bears Available In Costa Mesa, CA
All of our puppies can be delivered to Costa Mesa
Owning a Teddy Bear in Costa Mesa
A Teddy Bear's days in Costa Mesa run smoothly thanks to the mild local climate and the breed's flexibility in a city setting. The temperate weather stays comfortable year round, so walks happen at almost any hour. The heavy seasonal habits other climates ask for don't apply here. Daily exercise for the breed runs 20 to 30 minutes, and a few short walks take care of most of it. Homes work in any size at eight to fifteen pounds. Apartments, townhomes, and family houses all fit, with a fenced backyard adding convenience but not being required in a city. The breed travels well to most places in California. The dog rides comfortably in a normal car, fits taxi seats, and is welcome at outdoor patios and the kinds of businesses that allow leashed dogs. Energy in the breed mirrors what the household brings. A calm urban home produces a calm dog, and a busier household raises a more outgoing dog, which lets Teddies fit a wide range of city households. That flexibility is one of the qualities buyers across different households comment on after the first month or two with the new dog at home.
Why Costa Mesa 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, sometimes called the Shichon or Zuchon, is a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Bichon Frise. Most stand 9 to 12 inches tall and weigh 8 to 15 pounds full grown. The breed was developed in the United States in the early 2000s, aiming to pair the Bichon’s cheerful disposition with the Shih Tzu’s affectionate temperament in a smaller package. Teddy Bears are adorable, social little dogs. They’re patient with kids, generally comfortable around other pets, and frequently work as therapy dogs thanks to how readily they pick up on people’s moods. They’re bright and learn commands quickly, though the Shih Tzu in them will occasionally be stubborn during training. Their biggest selling point for many owners is the low-shedding, hypoallergenic coat, which is nice for allergy-prone homes. The coat comes in wavy or curly varieties and needs brushing several times a week, plus a professional groom every six to eight weeks to prevent matting. Energy demands are modest, two short walks a day plus some indoor play will usually do it. That low-key disposition and small build suits them to apartments, smaller homes, and quieter households, and they’re a particularly common pick for older owners. With routine vet care, Teddy Bears typically live 12 to 16 years. As a crossbreed, they tend to avoid some of the inherited conditions that affect their purebred parents, though responsible breeding still matters more than crossbreeding alone.
| Breed Type | Designer hybrid, Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise cross |
|---|---|
| Also known As | Teddy Bear, Shichon, Zuchon |
| 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 Costa Mesa, California
The easiest way to get your Teddy Bear puppy home to Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa is about 40 to 42 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 Costa Mesa. 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 John Wayne Orange County International Airport, and Long Beach International Airport.
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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, CA
| Region | Southern California Coast |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Local Climate | warm Mediterranean summers and mild, sunny winters |
| January Average High | 68°F |
| July Average High | 83°F |
| Annual Snowfall | a few inches |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.8 inches |
| Sunny Days Per Year | 284 |
| Elevation | 105 ft |
| Near | Santa Ana River mouth |
A low-shedding coat is one of the reasons the Teddy Bear suits city apartments well. The wavy or curly hair stays put rather than dropping around close-quarters living rooms and bedrooms. Families with allergies do better with the breed than with typical shedding small dogs, which is one of the top reasons buyers in Costa Mesa reach out. Hair doesn't end up on couches or clothes the way it does with most small breeds.
Coat care doesn't change much in a mild climate. Two or three brushings a week, plus a salon every six to eight weeks, keeps the coat healthy year round. On warmer summer afternoons, walks shift to cooler hours since the breed handles heat less well than longer-nosed dogs. Temperate weather doesn't faze the wavy or curly coat. The apartment stays cleaner than with most other small breeds, which is one of the qualities buyers across Southern California Coast appreciate most about owning the dog in closer-quarters city living.
Local Dog Parks and Trails
If you are looking for places to take a Teddy Bear in Costa Mesa, the area has a good mix of dog parks and walking spots. Teddy Bears are happy with light outings and time around other small dogs.
Teddy Bears are social by nature. Getting them out around other dogs and people in Costa Mesa regularly keeps that social side healthy and helps the breed stay confident in new settings throughout the dog's life.
Dog Parks
Dog Park at Bark Park, 340 Victoria St, Costa Mesa
Lions Park Dog Run, 570 W 19th St, Costa Mesa
Walking Trails
Back Bay Science Center Trail, 600 Shellmaker Rd, Newport Beach
Fairview Park Trail, 2501 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa
Serving Families Throughout the Greater Costa Mesa, California Area
If you’re searching for Teddy Bear puppies for sale near Costa Mesa, 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 Southern California Coast.
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