Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Tallahassee, FL
Our Teddy Bears can be hand-delivered right to your door.
Teddy Bear Puppy Breeder Serving Tallahassee, FL
Teddy Bear puppies, also called Shicons and Zuchons can be delivered right to your home
Apartment living through hot humid city summers in North Florida fits a Teddy Bear because the breed prefers indoor time anyway. At eight to fifteen pounds, the breed carries a soft wavy or curly coat that is low-shedding and hypoallergenic. AC handles the hottest hours, and short sidewalk outings at morning and evening cover the breed's daily exercise. Every puppy at The Puppy Lodge starts ENS in the first weeks of life. Our current Teddy Bear puppies for sale are listed on the site.
What Tallahassee Families Say About Our Teddy Bear Puppies
Our Teddy Bears Available In Tallahassee, FL
All of our puppies can be delivered to Tallahassee
Owning a Teddy Bear in Tallahassee
Living with a Teddy Bear in Tallahassee, FL runs mostly indoors because of the city heat and humidity across North Florida. The breed needs 20 to 30 minutes of activity a day, and most of that lands at the cooler edges of the day. A short morning sidewalk walk, an evening stroll, and indoor play cover the daily total. AC during peak afternoon hours is part of city life because the shorter Shih Tzu muzzle means slower cooling. Humidity gets into the wavy or curly coat, so a few brushings a week keep tangles in check. Apartments, condos, and family houses all suit eight to fifteen pound Teddies in a city setting. Around town, the dog handles cars, taxi seats, and rideshare rides easily, and is welcome at most leashed-dog spots like hardware stores and coffee shop patios in the area at cooler hours. Teddies tend to alert-bark at strangers and quiet down once introductions are made, which fits city apartment buildings and shared-hallway settings well. Neighbors typically stop noticing the dog after a few weeks, and basic quiet-command training from puppyhood keeps indoor barking minimal.
Why Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, Florida
The easiest way to get your Teddy Bear puppy home to Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee is about 13 to 15 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 Tallahassee. 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 Tallahassee International Airport, and Valdosta Regional 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 Tallahassee, Florida. 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 Tallahassee, FL
| Region | North Florida |
|---|---|
| County | Leon County |
| Local Climate | hot, humid summers and mild, sunny winters |
| January Average High | 64°F |
| July Average High | 93°F |
| Annual Snowfall | a few inches |
| Annual Rainfall | 58.0 inches |
| Sunny Days Per Year | 224 |
| Elevation | 226 ft |
| Near | Tallahassee Hills |
Professional grooming every six to eight weeks is part of life with a Teddy Bear, and city living in Tallahassee makes the routine easier than it would be in a rural area. Good groomers are usually a short walk or short drive away. Most owners settle on a regular salon every couple of months, with two or three brushings a week at home between visits to keep the coat from matting. Mobile groomers are an option in many cities, which suits apartment-dwellers especially well.
Daily life takes on hot humid weather habits. Summer walks happen at the cooler ends of the day because shorter-muzzle breeds cool more slowly. Through peak afternoon hours, the breed prefers AC and indoor time. The wavy or curly coat picks up humidity quickly between brushings, which is why most owners settle into a short brush a few times a week. Cutting the coat shorter through summer keeps the dog comfortable. The low-shedding coat keeps the apartment cleaner than most small breeds manage through long summer stretches.
Local Dog Parks and Trails
Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee keeps the dog at ease wherever the family goes.
Dog Parks
Bradfordville Dog Park, 6478 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee
J. Lee Vause Dog Park, 5500 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee
Walking Trails
Cascades Park Trail, 1001 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee
J.R. Alford Greenway, 2500 S Pedrick Rd, Tallahassee
Serving Families Throughout the Greater Tallahassee, Florida Area
If you’re searching for Teddy Bear puppies for sale near Tallahassee, 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 North Florida, including Thomasville GA, Bainbridge GA, Cairo GA, Perry FL, Quincy FL, Crawfordville FL, Chattahoochee FL, Carrabelle FL, Woodville FL, Monticello FL, Sneads FL, Havana FL, Gretna FL, Bristol FL, Panacea FL, Hosford FL, Ochlocknee GA, Greensboro FL, and Sopchoppy FL.
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