Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Brookings, SD
Our Teddy Bears can be hand-delivered right to your door.
Teddy Bear Puppy Breeder Serving Brookings, SD
Teddy Bear puppies, also called Shicons and Zuchons can be delivered right to your home
At The Puppy Lodge we raise Teddy Bear puppies as gentle small companions. Many people call this breed by other names including Shichon and Zuchon. The breed is gentle, friendly, and stays close to family. Adults run eight to fifteen pounds and the breed is comfortable in Brookings, South Dakota homes in any season. Shedding stays minimal year round, which makes the long indoor cold months easier on the household. Every puppy starts Early Neurological Stimulation in the first weeks of life. Browse our current Teddy Bear puppies for sale, with door-to-door delivery and a 3-year health guarantee on every puppy.
What Brookings Families Say About Our Teddy Bear Puppies
Our Teddy Bears Available In Brookings, SD
All of our puppies can be delivered to Brookings
Owning a Teddy Bear in Brookings
A Teddy Bear's daily exercise lands at 20 to 30 minutes to stay healthy and content. In Brookings that looks like a mix of neighborhood walks, indoor play, and the occasional outing across Northern Plains. Time near the family matters more to the dog than the walk itself. The four-season cycle in SD shapes the rest of daily life. Summer walks happen at comfortable hours, winter walks are quick with a sweater on, and the wavy or curly coat dries quickly after wet spring outings. Apartments, condos, and houses with yards all work for the eight to fifteen pound build, and the dog spends most of the day indoors near the family anyway. The dog also travels well. A small dog fits any car, settles during the drive, and is welcome at hardware stores, patios, and most dog-allowing stops around town. Senior owners and apartment dwellers tell us Teddies fit in faster than most breeds they have owned. The breed is patient with children once introductions are made properly, and the small size means kids can interact without anyone getting knocked over. Most Teddies tolerate gentle handling well, though families with toddlers should supervise the same as with any small breed.
Why Brookings 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 Brookings, South Dakota
The easiest way to get your Teddy Bear puppy home to Brookings 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 Brookings is about 15 to 17 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 Brookings. 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 Watertown Regional Airport, and Sioux Falls 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 Brookings, South Dakota. 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 Brookings, SD
| Region | Northern Plains |
|---|---|
| County | Brookings County |
| Local Climate | warm summers and frigid winters with steady snow |
| January Average High | 23°F |
| July Average High | 82°F |
| Annual Snowfall | 31.9 inches |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.2 inches |
| Sunny Days Per Year | 206 |
| Elevation | 1621 ft |
| Near | Big Sioux River valley |
Bringing a Teddy Bear along through daily life in Brookings is as easy as it gets with any small breed. At eight to fifteen pounds, the dog fits car rides, quick errands to pet-friendly stores, and longer family trips across Northern Plains without taking up much room. Crates and carriers are easy at this size. Hotels and vacation rentals that allow small dogs are more common than for bigger breeds. Friends and family with smaller homes don't push back when the dog comes along for a visit.
Four-season weather across the area brings its standard considerations. A doggy coat for cold winter mornings handles the coldest stretches, paw wipes at the door deal with sidewalk salt, and a towel handles muddy spring days. Summer afternoons get warm enough to shift walks to cooler hours, since the breed cools more slowly than longer-nosed dogs. Fall is the easiest stretch of the year. The wavy or curly low-shedding coat works across all of it and doesn't fill the house with hair through long indoor winters.
Local Dog Parks and Trails
Brookings 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.
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 Brookings keeps that trait strong as the dog grows up.
Dog Parks
Dakota Nature Park, Brookings, SD
Bark Park, Brookings, SD
Walking Trails
Pump Park Single Track Trail, Brookings, SD
Brookings Prairie Pathway, Brookings, SD
Serving Families Throughout the Greater Brookings, South Dakota Area
If you’re searching for Teddy Bear puppies for sale near Brookings, 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 Plains, including Marshall MN, Madison SD, Montevideo MN, Pipestone MN, Granite Falls MN, Flandreau SD, Volga SD, Tracy MN, Canby MN, Medary SD, Dawson MN, Madison MN, Minneota MN, Clear Lake SD, Cottonwood MN, Tyler MN, Lake Madison SD, Arlington SD, Aurora SD, Lake View SD, Walnut Grove MN, Clarkfield MN, Howard SD, Estelline SD, Sparta MN, Elkton SD, Herman SD, Westbrook MN, Hendricks MN, The Lakes MN, Lake Benton MN, Balaton MN, Colman SD, Lake Preston SD, Lake Marshall MN, and Ivanhoe MN.
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