Bred to be intelligent, for personality, temperament, health to be adorable, loving and hypo-allergenic, teddy bears started out as therapy dogs but appeal to just about anyone they meet. When socialized properly, they even get along great with other dogs and cats!
While they’re active and energetic, they’re also happy just chilling on the couch with their humans.
Hybrid Parentage Teddybear is a trademarked name for a 50/50 cross of a BIchon Frise and a Shih tzu, Some call them "designer dogs," or hybrids. He’s actually a mixed breed dog, albeit a carefully crafted designer mix, but a mix nonetheless. Many state this mix will have a Hybrid Vigor and will be healthier since they are for sure unrelated. I find if you carefully bred for health, it will follow thru in the pups of any bred.
Because of their small size and sweet nature, teddy bears can be perfect pets whether you live in an apartment or a large house.
Their Therapeutic History Teddy bears joined the canine world pretty recently, around 2000. Initially, they served as therapy dogs for handicapped children. Unlike the stereotypical small-dog temperament -- hyper, yippy and sometimes anxious -- teddy bears have mellow, loving personalities that make them perfect companions. If you encounter one, you might just fall in love -- and living with a teddy bear usually enforces that feeling.
Perfect for People with Allergies The Teddy Bear dog is hypoallergenic because every potential parent is considered a hypoallergenic breed. They barely shed which is said of all breeds considered to be non-shedding, and don’t produce the dander that causes allergies. Of course, with any hybrid, it’s entirely possible to end up with non-hypo dogs finding their way into the mix, but if you go with a responsible breeder you should be just fine. Teddy bears are soft and cuddly, but they don't shed much or, in some cases, at all. They're also bred not to produce much dander, a very common allergen. While specific dogs' hair and dander vary a little, depending on their ancestry, most teddy-bear breeders focus on producing hypo-allergenic dogs. If you sneeze every time you're around canines, talk to a breeder about finding you a teddy bear you can live with.
Small Size and Smart Minds Contributing to their resemblance to teddy bears, these dogs remain stuffed-animal size throughout their lives. As adults, they usually weigh between 8 and 16 pounds. We do try to keep the size max around 12 and have had some mature as little as 6 pounds. That's not the only way they resemble their namesakes, though they look a lot like teddy bears, with short noses, fluffy coats and big eyes.
On top of their cute appearance, teddy bears tend to be smart, easy to train and extremely affectionate. They get along well with other animals and kids. Best of all, they aren't usually one-person dogs, so your teddy bear will probably adore you and your partner equally.
These are all-around great dogs who genuinely love every member of the family. No worries that he’ll only bond with one of you! Teddy bear life expectancy Small dogs typically live longer than big breeds, and the Teddy Bear is no different. Shih Tzu dogs can live up to 17 years and Bichons average about 15, so 15 is a reasonable expectation.
