Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Baltimore, MD
Our Teddy Bears can be hand-delivered right to your door.
Teddy Bear Puppy Breeder Serving Baltimore, MD
Teddy Bear puppies, also called Shicons and Zuchons can be delivered right to your home
We raise the Teddy Bear at The Puppy Lodge for families in Baltimore, the a Chesapeake Bay port city. The breed is a small hypoallergenic Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise cross at eight to fifteen pounds, with a soft low-shedding coat. The four-season city climate calls for a sweater in winter and quick paw wipes after sidewalk salt, both of which are easy adjustments for a small dog. Every puppy comes home with a 3-year health guarantee. See our available Teddy Bear puppies on the page for details and pricing.
What Baltimore Families Say About Our Teddy Bear Puppies
Our Teddy Bears Available In Baltimore, MD
All of our puppies can be delivered to Baltimore
Owning a Teddy Bear in Baltimore
A Teddy Bear's 20 to 30 minutes of daily exercise is simple to cover in Baltimore, the a Chesapeake Bay port city, even in a busy urban setting. A morning sidewalk walk and an evening stroll handle most of it, with indoor play filling in on the worst-weather days through hot, humid summers and cool winters. The breed isn't picky about routes or surfaces, so city sidewalks, parks, and quick fenced-yard breaks all count. Winter brings sweaters on the coldest mornings and paw wipes for sidewalk salt that gets heavy in MD streets. Spring brings mud, which the wavy or curly coat handles with a towel-off by the door. Summer outings happen at cooler hours. Apartments, condos, and family houses all suit eight to fifteen pound Teddies in the city. The dog fits taxi seats, rideshare cars, and is welcome at the kinds of stores and patios that allow leashed dogs. Housetraining tends to come together in two to four weeks once a city puppy has a steady schedule, and most Teddies pick up the routine fast. Indoor accidents drop off quickly once feeding times and walks settle into a pattern, and the curly coat is easy to spot-clean if a stray puddle slips through during the first few weeks.
Why Baltimore 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 Baltimore, Maryland
Getting your Teddy Bear puppy home to Baltimore is easy! Since Baltimore is just a short drive from our family kennel in Ohio, many of our Baltimore families love making the trip to pick up their puppy in person. The drive runs about 5 to 7 hours, and it’s a great chance to see where your puppy was born and raised. If you’d rather have your puppy come to you, we also offer climate-controlled ground transport right to your door in Baltimore, or flight nanny service into your nearest airport.
Once your Teddy Bear puppy is reserved, our team will reach out to schedule delivery to Baltimore. 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 2 days.
1. 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.
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 Baltimore, Maryland. This is our most popular delivery option, giving your puppy a safe, calm ride right to your door.
3. 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 a little more expensive, but it gets your puppy to you in the quickest time possible. We can deliver to your nearest airport, including Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Teddy Bear Climate Fit in Baltimore, MD
| Region | Chesapeake Bay Region |
|---|---|
| County | Baltimore city |
| Local Climate | hot, humid summers and cool winters |
| January Average High | 44°F |
| July Average High | 90°F |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.0 inches |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| Sunny Days Per Year | 209 |
| Elevation | 95 ft |
| Near | Baltimore Harbor |
Strong family attachment is part of the breed. Long stretches alone in a yard or basement don't suit the breed, which prefers being in the room with people. That trait fits city life well in Baltimore where households tend to live in closer quarters and the dog is rarely more than a room away from the family. Some owners go on to register the dog as an emotional support animal, which the breed's calm temperament and family bond support well. Teddy Bears handle apartment life better than many small breeds because the breed doesn't need a yard, doesn't pace through long indoor stretches, and is content with shorter walks in the city.
Across the year, four-season weather brings standard habits to city living. Cold winters mean a doggy coat for bitter mornings and paw wipes for sidewalk salt at the door. Spring brings rain that the wavy or curly coat handles with a quick towel-off. Summer afternoons shift walks to cooler hours because the breed cools more slowly than longer-nosed dogs. Fall stays the easiest stretch for outdoor time. Twenty to thirty minutes a day handles the activity needs year round, and the dog spends most of the rest of the day indoors near the family.
Local Dog Parks and Trails
If you are looking for places to take a Teddy Bear in Baltimore, 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.
One of the best things owners can do with a Teddy Bear is build in regular outings around other dogs and people. The breed is naturally friendly, and consistent exposure to new places in Baltimore keeps that trait strong as the dog grows up.
Dog Parks
Canton Dog Park, 3221 Toone St, Baltimore
Cylburn Arboretum Dog-Friendly Trails, 4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore
Walking Trails
Inner Harbor Promenade, 300 E Pratt St, Baltimore
Cromwell Valley Park Willow Grove Loop, 1700 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Parkville
Serving Families Throughout the Greater Baltimore, Maryland Area
If you’re searching for Teddy Bear puppies for sale near Baltimore, 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 Chesapeake Bay Region, including Brooklyn Park MD, and Baltimore Highlands MD.
We raise more than just Teddy Bear puppies. See all of our breeds and puppies in Baltimore.