Teddy Bear Puppies for Sale in Nashville, TN
Our Teddy Bears can be hand-delivered right to your door.
Teddy Bear Puppy Breeder Serving Nashville, TN
Teddy Bear puppies, also called Shicons and Zuchons can be delivered right to your home
For city households in Nashville, Tennessee, the Teddy Bear is a small breed that fits hot humid apartment life. At eight to fifteen pounds with a soft hypoallergenic coat, the cross is small enough for any apartment and bonded enough to settle in for long indoor stretches. AC during peak hours and short sidewalk walks at the cooler ends of the day cover summer. The breed is gentle, friendly, and steady company for apartment life. Each puppy goes home with a 3-year health guarantee. See our available Teddy Bear puppies for sale on the website.
What Nashville Families Say About Our Teddy Bear Puppies
Our Teddy Bears Available In Nashville, TN
All of our puppies can be delivered to Nashville
Owning a Teddy Bear in Nashville
A Teddy Bear's daily life in Nashville is built around about 20 to 30 minutes of activity and the city heat across most of the year. Sidewalk walks happen at sunrise or after dark in summer. AC covers the middle of the day, which the breed prefers because of slower cooling from the shorter Shih Tzu muzzle. Humidity gets into the wavy or curly coat, so several brushings a week are part of the warm-season routine. Indoor play covers what walks can't. Eight to fifteen pound Teddies fit city apartments, condos, and family houses. The dog rides quietly in a car, settles during taxi rides, and is welcome at most dog-friendly patios and small shops around town at cooler hours. The breed takes its energy cue from the household. A calm urban home produces a calm dog, and a busier one raises a more outgoing one, which means Teddies fit a wide range of city households. That flexibility is one of the qualities urban buyers across different households comment on after the first month or two with the dog at home, which makes the breed a popular pick across very different city neighborhoods.
Why Nashville 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 Nashville, Tennessee
Ground transport is a great option for Nashville families looking to bring home a Teddy Bear puppy. Our climate-controlled delivery vans bring your puppy straight to your door in Nashville, and you’ll get updates along the way. If you’d rather pick up in person, the drive from Nashville to our family kennel in Ohio is about 7 to 9 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 Nashville. 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 Nashville, Tennessee. 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 Nashville International Airport, and Huntsville International Airport.
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 Nashville, TN
| Region | Middle Tennessee |
|---|---|
| County | Davidson County |
| Local Climate | hot, humid summers and cool winters |
| January Average High | 47°F |
| July Average High | 89°F |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.3 inches |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.1 inches |
| Sunny Days Per Year | 207 |
| Elevation | 436 ft |
| Near | Cumberland River bend |
Sleep takes up most of a Teddy Bear's day. The breed naps for long stretches in a favorite spot near a window or on a couch, content to spend time near the family without needing constant activity. That low-energy pattern fits city life in Nashville well, since many households spend long stretches indoors and don't have constant access to a yard. Lazy isn't the right word for the breed. It just doesn't carry the high-energy drive that some other small breeds bring.
That pattern fits naturally with hot humid weather. Summer afternoons spent indoors near the family in an air-conditioned apartment suit the breed's preferences, and AC handles the heat that would otherwise be hard on a dog with the shorter Shih Tzu muzzle and slower cooling. Humid air can settle into the wavy or curly coat, so frequent brushing is part of the routine. Twenty to thirty minutes of daily activity is enough, and the rest of the day is napping near the family.
Local Dog Parks and Trails
If you are looking for places to take a Teddy Bear in Nashville, 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 Nashville regularly keeps that social side healthy and helps the breed stay confident in new settings throughout the dog's life.
Dog Parks
Two Rivers Dog Park, 3150 McGavock Pike, Nashville
Granny White Dog Park, 4300 Granny White Pike, Nashville
Walking Trails
Shelby Bottoms Greenway, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville
Percy Warner Park Trails, 50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville
Serving Families Throughout the Greater Nashville, Tennessee Area
If you’re searching for Teddy Bear puppies for sale near Nashville, 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 Middle Tennessee, including Pleasant View TN, Ashland City TN, and Coopertown TN.
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