Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Lakewood, CO
Our Teddy Bears can be hand-delivered right to your door.
Teddy Bear Puppy Breeder Serving Lakewood, CO
Teddy Bear puppies, also called Shicons and Zuchons can be delivered right to your home
At our family farm in Central Ohio, we have been raising the Teddy Bear cross for more than a decade. For buyers in Lakewood, CO, every parent dog is genetically tested before pairing, and every puppy goes through Early Neurological Stimulation. Adults weigh eight to fifteen pounds with a wavy or curly hypoallergenic coat. The dry mountain climate across Colorado Front Range fits apartment city living because the cool evenings and dry air suit the coat. View our current Teddy Bear puppies for sale on the website.
What Lakewood Families Say About Our Teddy Bear Puppies
Our Teddy Bears Available In Lakewood, CO
All of our puppies can be delivered to Lakewood
Owning a Teddy Bear in Lakewood
Dry mountain air and big morning-to-afternoon temperature swings are the two things families plan around with a Teddy Bear in Lakewood, CO. A water bottle on every walk handles hydration. Brushing the wavy or curly coat several times a week keeps it from drying out in city dry air. Cold winter mornings get a doggy sweater, and summer walks shift to cooler hours, which rounds out the seasonal routine. About 20 to 30 minutes of daily activity does it, with a couple of short walks handling most. Indoor play counts toward the daily total too. Apartments, condos, and family houses all suit an eight to fifteen pound dog in a city setting. A Teddy Bear fits a normal car, taxi, or rideshare, rides quietly, and is welcome at most leashed-dog spots like hardware stores and coffee shop patios across Colorado Front Range. Most Teddies get along with kids, cats, and other small dogs in apartment buildings once introductions are handled slowly over the first week or two at home. Strong prey drive isn't part of the breed, so cat households in apartment settings tend to settle in within a few weeks once the new dog stops being a novelty.
Why Lakewood 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 Lakewood, Colorado
The easiest way to get your Teddy Bear puppy home to Lakewood 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 Lakewood is about 24 to 26 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 Lakewood. 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 Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, and Denver 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 Lakewood, Colorado. 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 Lakewood, CO
| Region | Colorado Front Range |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Local Climate | warm, dry summers and cold winters with occasional snow |
| January Average High | 36°F |
| July Average High | 87°F |
| Annual Snowfall | 25.0 inches |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.0 inches |
| Sunny Days Per Year | 245 |
| Elevation | 5522 ft |
| Near | Bear Creek foothills |
City life suits a Teddy Bear's size well in Lakewood. An eight to fifteen pound dog fits car rides, rideshare cars, and longer family trips across Colorado Front Range without much room needed. Carriers and crates fit a small dog easily. Apartment hallways and elevators aren't a problem. Pet-friendly cafes, stores, and small businesses generally welcome small dogs more readily than large ones, which makes urban errands and outings simpler day to day.
Travel at altitude brings a few habits to plan around. Hydration matters more at altitude than at sea level, so water on every walk is part of the routine. Outings shift to cooler hours through summer since the breed's shorter muzzle slows cooling. A doggy sweater handles the coldest winter mornings. Brushing several times a week keeps the wavy or curly coat healthy through dry stretches. The low-shedding coat doesn't fill the apartment with hair across any season.
Local Dog Parks and Trails
Lakewood and the surrounding area have solid spots for getting outside with a small dog like a Teddy Bear. Local dog parks and short trails work better than long off-leash hikes for the breed.
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 Lakewood keeps the dog at ease wherever the family goes.
Dog Parks
Forsberg Off-Leash Dog Park, 14800 W Alameda Pkwy, Lakewood
Belmar Dog Park, Belmar Park, 800 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
Walking Trails
Bear Creek Trail, 15600 W Morrison Rd, Lakewood, CO 80228, Lakewood
Clear Creek Trail, 1010 Washington Ave, Golden, Lakewood
Serving Families Throughout the Greater Lakewood, Colorado Area
If you’re searching for Teddy Bear puppies for sale near Lakewood, 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 Colorado Front Range, including and West Pleasant View CO.
We raise more than just Teddy Bear puppies. See all of our breeds and puppies in Lakewood.