Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Portland, ME
Our Teddy Bears can be hand-delivered right to your door.
Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Portland, ME
Teddy Bears, sometimes called Shichons, come from health-tested parents at our family farm at The Puppy Lodge. Families in Portland, ME bring our puppies home for a gentle small companion. The area has comfortable summers and frigid, snowy winters, and this eight to fifteen pound cross of a Shih Tzu and a Bichon Frise spends most of its time indoors with the family year round. The breed is calm and social, which works well in households with kids and households without. See our Teddy Bear puppies for sale on the page. Each puppy goes home with full health records and a 3-year guarantee.
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All of our puppies can be delivered to Portland
Owning a Teddy Bear in Portland
A Teddy Bear gets its 20 to 30 minutes of daily activity in Portland through a flexible mix. Sidewalk walks, fenced-yard time, and short outings near Casco Bay all add up, with indoor play covering bad-weather days. The breed is content on most surfaces and just as happy with a slow walk as with off-leash time in a yard. Four seasons in ME reshape the routine a few times a year, with a sweater on the coldest mornings and a towel by the door for muddy spring days. The eight to fifteen pound size suits most homes. Apartments, condos, and single-family houses with or without a yard all fit the breed. What matters most is time near the family rather than miles on the leash. Around town, the dog is easy to bring along. Errands, vet trips, and weekend outings all include the dog without much trouble, and the calm nature keeps things steady in new places. The breed picks up basic commands fast and responds well to short, positive sessions rather than long drills. Sit, stay, and leash basics usually come together inside the first month for most puppies in a consistent home.
Why Portland 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 Portland, Maine
Ground transport is a great option for Portland families looking to bring home a Teddy Bear puppy. Our climate-controlled delivery vans bring your puppy straight to your door in Portland, and you’ll get updates along the way. If you’d rather pick up in person, the drive from Portland to our family kennel in Ohio is about 12 to 14 hours, and flying into Columbus, OH puts you about 1.5 hours from us. Flight nanny service is also available at your nearest airport, where your puppy rides in-cabin with a handler the entire trip.
Once your Teddy Bear puppy is reserved, our team will reach out to schedule delivery to Portland. 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 3 days.
1. 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 Portland, Maine. This is our most popular delivery option, giving your puppy a safe, calm ride right to your door.
2. 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 Portland International Jetport, and Portsmouth International Airport at Pease.
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 Portland, ME
| Region | Northern New England |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Local Climate | comfortable summers and frigid, snowy winters |
| January Average High | 29°F |
| July Average High | 79°F |
| Annual Snowfall | 52.0 inches |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.2 inches |
| Sunny Days Per Year | 195 |
| Elevation | 49 ft |
| Near | Casco Bay |
A Teddy Bear's wavy or curly coat needs professional grooming every six to eight weeks, which is one of the standard routines for the breed and an important part of life in a small community like Portland where good groomers are usually a short drive away. Most owners settle into a regular salon every couple of months, with brushing two or three times a week at home between visits to keep the coat from matting. A shorter trim through summer keeps the dog comfortable, and a slightly longer coat through winter adds a little extra warmth.
Past grooming, four-season weather calls for a few habits, nothing complicated. A doggy coat goes on for the coldest winter mornings, paw wipes handle sidewalk salt, and a towel by the door deals with spring mud. The low-shedding wavy coat doesn't drop hair around the house through any season, which is one of the things buyers across Northern New England appreciate most about owning the breed in a four-season climate where the dog spends long stretches indoors.
Local Dog Parks and Trails
Portland 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 Portland keeps the dog at ease wherever the family goes.
Dog Parks
Portland Dog Park at East Bayside, 58 Mountfort St, Portland
Stroudwater Dog Area, 1000 Westbrook St, Portland
Walking Trails
Back Cove Trail, 1 Preble St Ext, Portland
Portland Trails Network, Portland, ME
Serving Families Throughout the Greater Portland, Maine Area
If you’re searching for Teddy Bear puppies for sale near Portland, 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 Northern New England, including Windham ME, Falmouth ME, Freeport ME, Yarmouth ME, Cumberland ME, North Windham ME, North Yarmouth ME, Cumberland Center ME, Falmouth Foreside ME, and South Windham ME.
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