Also called Shichons or Zuchons, Teddy Bear puppies are adorable, sweet, playful, friendly. They're an easy to care for little dog, 11-16 pounds full grown. With a mix of colors and patterns, each is a unique and adorable individual. Zuchons want to please. They're stars in obedience classes. If you're looking for a small, cuddly, sociable, and loyal little dog, take a look at Teddy Bear puppies for sale.
Weighing no more than 16 pounds, Zuchons are a great choice for families living in small quarters. They can be great travel companion for RV travelers. They're quiet little dogs but will bark to announce newcomers. Exercise needs can be met with a neighborhood stroll, games in the backyard, a trip to the dog park. What they don't like is to be left alone for long periods of time.
Teddy Bear dogs are also a great choice for families with children and/or other household pets. They're easy to train and easy to housebreak. They love learning tricks and performing. They're just natural show offs.
Expect your Zuchon to live 15, maybe even 16 years. Most weigh between 11 and 16 pounds. They have large, round eyes that will melt your heart. The soft coat doesn't shed. This is a hypoallergenic dog, a great choice for those with allergies to dogs. Regular brushing is necessary to keep the fluffy coat from tangling. A bath and haircut is necessary every 4-6 weeks. The most popular cut for this little guy is, no surprise here, the teddy bear cut.
Mini Teddy Bears are a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Maltese. They look like miniature Zuchons, share the same adorable temperament, and are also hypoallergenic. They weigh 9-12 lbs, always looking like that cute little puppy you brought home.
Since the parent breeds are generally a healthy group, this little hybrid is a healthy, long living little dog. Like most small dogs, they occasionally develop knee problems. Eye problems and skin problems are in the genetic line. Although Shih Tzu's often have breathing problems, the hybrid usually has a slightly longer muzzle that alleviates this issue. Dental problems can be avoided by brushing your dog's teeth, feeding a high quality food, and providing dental chews.
This designer dog was first bred and named around 1994. It's not a purebred. It's not recognized by the AKC. There's no breed standard. The name Teddy Bear usually refers to a hybrid with a Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise for parents. Some also have Poodle or Yorkie heritage. Frequently Zuchons are bred to other Zuchons.
With no breed registry, there are no breed requirements or standards, just general breeding practice and general observations. Beware of puppy mill breeders who don't document and breed carefully to avoid genetic health problems. They don't provide good health care to their animals, and they don't spend time socializing the puppies. It's always best if you can visit the breeder and observe the conditions of the facility, the health and behavior of the parents and the puppies. Ask the breeder for health records for the parents and the puppies. Ask about a warranty, health guarantee, buy back policy.
Weighing no more than 16 pounds, Zuchons are a great choice for families living in small quarters. They can be great travel companion for RV travelers. They're quiet little dogs but will bark to announce newcomers. Exercise needs can be met with a neighborhood stroll, games in the backyard, a trip to the dog park. What they don't like is to be left alone for long periods of time.
Teddy Bear dogs are also a great choice for families with children and/or other household pets. They're easy to train and easy to housebreak. They love learning tricks and performing. They're just natural show offs.
Expect your Zuchon to live 15, maybe even 16 years. Most weigh between 11 and 16 pounds. They have large, round eyes that will melt your heart. The soft coat doesn't shed. This is a hypoallergenic dog, a great choice for those with allergies to dogs. Regular brushing is necessary to keep the fluffy coat from tangling. A bath and haircut is necessary every 4-6 weeks. The most popular cut for this little guy is, no surprise here, the teddy bear cut.
Mini Teddy Bears are a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Maltese. They look like miniature Zuchons, share the same adorable temperament, and are also hypoallergenic. They weigh 9-12 lbs, always looking like that cute little puppy you brought home.
Since the parent breeds are generally a healthy group, this little hybrid is a healthy, long living little dog. Like most small dogs, they occasionally develop knee problems. Eye problems and skin problems are in the genetic line. Although Shih Tzu's often have breathing problems, the hybrid usually has a slightly longer muzzle that alleviates this issue. Dental problems can be avoided by brushing your dog's teeth, feeding a high quality food, and providing dental chews.
This designer dog was first bred and named around 1994. It's not a purebred. It's not recognized by the AKC. There's no breed standard. The name Teddy Bear usually refers to a hybrid with a Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise for parents. Some also have Poodle or Yorkie heritage. Frequently Zuchons are bred to other Zuchons.
With no breed registry, there are no breed requirements or standards, just general breeding practice and general observations. Beware of puppy mill breeders who don't document and breed carefully to avoid genetic health problems. They don't provide good health care to their animals, and they don't spend time socializing the puppies. It's always best if you can visit the breeder and observe the conditions of the facility, the health and behavior of the parents and the puppies. Ask the breeder for health records for the parents and the puppies. Ask about a warranty, health guarantee, buy back policy.
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