Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Athens, OH
Our Teddy Bears can be hand-delivered right to your door.
Teddy Bear Puppy Breeder Serving Athens, OH
Teddy Bear puppies, also called Shicons and Zuchons can be delivered right to your home
Bringing a Teddy Bear puppy home from The Puppy Lodge means a gentle, affectionate companion for Athens, Ohio families. The breed is a cross of a Shih Tzu and a Bichon Frise, weighing eight to fifteen pounds, with a soft low-shedding coat that suits indoor life. Even with the real winters that come to Central Ohio, the breed is happy on the couch with the family. Browse our current Teddy Bear puppies for sale, and ground transport brings the puppy directly home.
What Athens Families Say About Our Teddy Bear Puppies
Our Teddy Bears Available In Athens, OH
All of our puppies can be delivered to Athens
Owning a Teddy Bear in Athens
A Teddy Bear's days in Athens follow the local pattern of warm, muggy summers and cold winters with occasional snow. Walks adjust to comfortable hours, a doggy sweater covers the coldest stretches, and a towel by the door handles muddy spring days, with paw wipes after winter outings to deal with sidewalk salt. None of those habits are difficult once they become routine. Daily activity for a Teddy Bear is 20 to 30 minutes total, which a couple of short walks cover. Homes work in any size at eight to fifteen pounds. Apartments, townhomes, and houses with yards all fit, with a fenced backyard adding convenience but not being a requirement. The breed travels well to most places in Ohio. The dog rides comfortably in a normal car and is welcome at most leashed-dog businesses and outdoor patios. Errands and weekend outings include the dog easily, and the gentle nature shows up clearly even in young puppies. Most Teddies live twelve to sixteen years with good care, and a yearly vet check covers most of what owners need to stay on top of. The breed handles routine vet visits and handling without much drama.
Why Athens 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 Athens, Ohio
Getting your Teddy Bear puppy home to Athens is easy! Since Athens is just a short drive from our family kennel in Ohio, many of our Athens families love making the trip to pick up their puppy in person. The drive runs about 1 to 3 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 Athens, or flight nanny service into your nearest airport.
Once your Teddy Bear puppy is reserved, our team will reach out to schedule delivery to Athens. 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 Athens, Ohio. 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 Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport, and Rickenbacker International Airport.
Teddy Bear Climate Fit in Athens, OH
| Region | Central Ohio |
|---|---|
| County | Athens County |
| Local Climate | warm, muggy summers and cold winters with occasional snow |
| January Average High | 39°F |
| July Average High | 84°F |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.9 inches |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.5 inches |
| Sunny Days Per Year | 178 |
| Elevation | 725 ft |
| Near | Hocking Hills |
The breed is happy both inside and outside, which matters in a place like Athens where the seasons swing wide. The breed is content with twenty to thirty minutes of activity a day and is just as happy on the couch with the family between walks. That flexibility is what makes the breed fit a four-season climate so well. Long indoor stretches in winter aren't a problem because the dog doesn't have the high-energy drive that some other small breeds carry.
Cold winters bring a few practical habits to the household routine. A doggy coat for the bitter mornings, paw wipes for sidewalk salt, and a shoveled patch in the yard for short-legged bathroom breaks cover most of what the season asks for. Spring brings mud, summer brings warmer walks at cooler hours, and fall is the easiest stretch of the year. The wavy or curly low-shedding coat handles all of it without leaving hair around the house, which is one of the breed's real advantages through a long winter spent indoors.
Local Dog Parks and Trails
If you are looking for places to take a Teddy Bear in Athens, 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 Athens regularly keeps that social side healthy and helps the breed stay confident in new settings throughout the dog's life.
Dog Parks
East State Dog Park, 555 E State St, Athens
Memorial Park, Athens, OH
Walking Trails
Strouds Run State Park Trails, 11661 State Park Rd, Athens
Birchmore Trail at Memorial Park, Athens, OH
Serving Families Throughout the Greater Athens, Ohio Area
If you’re searching for Teddy Bear puppies for sale near Athens, 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 Central Ohio, including York OH, Salisbury OH, Wellston OH, Nelsonville OH, Trimble OH, Point Pleasant WV, Elk OH, Sutton OH, The Plains OH, Alexander OH, Lee OH, Waterloo OH, Middleport OH, Rutland OH, Addison OH, Glouster OH, Pomeroy OH, Carthage OH, Starr OH, Ward OH, New Haven WV, Salt Lick OH, Ames OH, Chauncey OH, Cheshire OH, Mason WV, Albany OH, Swan OH, Wilkesville OH, Hamden OH, Syracuse OH, New Straitsville OH, Racine OH, Letart OH, Hartford City WV, Buchtel OH, Corning OH, Bern OH, and Vinton OH.
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