Teddy Bear Puppies For Sale — Family-Raised, ENS-Trained
I'm Dan, and my wife Melissa and I run Boundless Horizon Puppies — a licensed Ohio placement service working with a vetted network of family home raisers since 2022. Every Teddy Bear (Shichon) we place comes from a family home, never a kennel, with health-tested Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise parents and our Early Neurological Stimulation training protocol on every puppy. We deliver throughout Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Florida in a private climate-controlled vehicle with our 2-year written health guarantee.
Available Teddy Bear Puppies
Each puppy below is raised in a family home with health-tested parents, ENS training, and our 2-year written health guarantee. A $200 refundable deposit holds your chosen puppy.
What Is a Teddy Bear Puppy? — Breed Overview
The Teddy Bear — also called a Shichon or Zuchon — is a designer crossbreed created by pairing a Shih Tzu with a Bichon Frise. The breed gets its name from its genuinely stuffed-animal appearance: round expressive eyes, a soft dense coat, and a compact frame that stays between 9 and 15 pounds throughout adulthood.
Of our three active breeds, the Teddy Bear is the most settled in temperament and the most consistent in daily care requirements. It has no cardiac monitoring protocol (unlike the Cavapoo), stays reliably compact (unlike some Maltipoo lines), and has a defined daily routine — dental care and eye cleaning — that rewards buyers who prefer structured, predictable care over more variable demands.
True Teddy Bear Appearance
The Shih Tzu × Bichon cross produces the breed's signature round-faced, plush-coated look — reliably consistent across litters.
Calm, Devoted Temperament
Settled and gentle — excellent for seniors, quieter households, and families wanting a lap companion with minimal exercise demands.
Low-Shedding Coat
Both parent breeds contribute low-shedding genetics, making the Teddy Bear allergy-friendly for most households.
Nationwide Delivery
Private climate-controlled vehicle delivery throughout our nationwide service area. Safe, stress-free transport for your puppy.
Why Families Choose Boundless Horizon Puppies
When you're searching for a Teddy Bear puppy, the range of options is wide. Here's what makes our program different.
🏡 Family Home Raised — Every Puppy
Every Teddy Bear we place comes from a family home within our vetted network of home raisers. We work exclusively with families who raise litters in their living spaces — surrounded by the daily sights, sounds, and routines of home life. The critical socialization window is 3 to 12 weeks, almost entirely before your puppy comes home. What happens in that window shapes behavior for life. We require our home raisers to meet our socialization standards, not just health testing standards.
🎓 ENS Training — Days 3 Through 16
Every puppy receives the complete Early Neurological Stimulation protocol during the only developmental window where neurological stimulation produces lasting physiological benefits. Five specific exercises, administered individually each day for fourteen consecutive days. ENS-built stress resilience is meaningful for the Teddy Bear's devoted, people-attached temperament — it helps the breed handle the transition to a new home without the anxiety that deeply bonded small dogs can experience.
🧬 Health-Tested Parents — Documentation Available
Parent dogs are evaluated for the conditions that matter most in Shichon breeding: patella evaluations, OFA eye certifications, and DNA panels for breed-specific genetic conditions. We provide documentation before you place a deposit. We show it — we don't summarize it.
Teddy Bear Breed Guide — Everything You Need to Know
📏 Size & Weight
- Weight: 9–15 lbs typical
- Height: 9–12 inches at the shoulder
- Full grown: 10–12 months
- Best for: Apartments, condos, any household wanting a compact lap companion
✨ Coat & Grooming
- Type: Soft, dense, wavy to curly
- Shedding: Minimal — allergy-friendly for most households
- Brushing: Daily to prevent matting
- Professional grooming: Every 4 to 6 weeks
- Colors: Cream, white, apricot, brown, parti-color
❤️ Temperament
- Settled: Calm, unhurried indoor temperament
- Devoted: Forms deep family bonds — classic lap dog
- Gentle: Excellent with children, seniors, and other pets
- Alert: Will announce visitors without excessive barking
- Note: Daily dental and eye care is non-negotiable for this breed
🎾 Exercise & Training
- Daily exercise: 30 minutes is sufficient
- Activity level: Low to moderate — not high-drive
- Trainability: Good — intelligent and eager to please
- Best for: Seniors, first-time owners, quieter households
🏥 Health & Lifespan
- Lifespan: 12–15 years
- No cardiac monitoring protocol (unlike Cavapoo)
- Primary care: Daily dental brushing, daily eye cleaning — both essential
- Genetic testing: Parents screened for Shih Tzu and Bichon conditions
💰 Pricing & What's Included
- Price range: $1,200–$2,200
- Deposit: $200 refundable
- Includes: 2-yr health guarantee, ENS training, vaccinations, microchip, 30 days Trupanion insurance, Veterinary Health Certificate
- Delivery: See state pricing below
Teddy Bear vs Our Other Breeds
All three of our active breeds are low-shedding family companions. Here's how the Teddy Bear compares to help you choose.
Teddy Bear vs Cavapoo
The Cavapoo carries a cardiac monitoring requirement — the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel parent is predisposed to mitral valve disease, and responsible ownership means annual cardiology checks beginning around age five. The Teddy Bear has no cardiac protocol. If long-term health management simplicity is a priority, the Teddy Bear is the lower-commitment choice. The Cavapoo tends to be slightly more active and larger (8 to 25 lbs depending on Poodle parent).
Teddy Bear vs Maltipoo
Maltipoos are typically more compact (5 to 15 lbs) and slightly more active. The Teddy Bear's Shih Tzu side produces a distinctly calmer, more settled temperament that suits seniors and quieter households particularly well. Both have allergy-friendly coats, but the Teddy Bear's dense coat requires more consistent daily grooming than the Maltipoo's finer coat.
The Teddy Bear's Defining Strength
Of our three breeds, the Teddy Bear is the one buyers most consistently describe as "exactly what I wanted" — a calm, cuddly, low-demand companion that looks like a stuffed animal and acts like one. If that's what your household needs, the Teddy Bear is the natural choice.
Teddy Bear Puppies — Common Questions Answered
What is a Teddy Bear puppy?
A Teddy Bear puppy is a Shichon — a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Bichon Frise. The breed gets its name from its round-faced, plush-coated appearance. At 9 to 15 pounds fully grown, they're a compact, settled companion breed suited to a wide range of households.
Are Teddy Bears hypoallergenic?
Teddy Bears are low-shedding and allergy-friendly for most households. Both parent breeds contribute low-dander coat genetics. No dog is 100% hypoallergenic, but the Teddy Bear is among the better options for households with mild allergy sensitivity.
How much do Teddy Bear puppies cost?
Our Teddy Bear puppies range from $1,200 to $2,200 depending on color, markings, and parent lineage. A $200 refundable deposit holds your puppy. Every puppy includes ENS training, a 2-year written health guarantee, vaccinations, microchip, and 30 days Trupanion pet insurance.
How big do Teddy Bears get?
Adult Teddy Bears typically weigh 9 to 15 pounds and stand 9 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder. They reach full adult size around 10 to 12 months. Their size is consistent and predictable — a meaningful advantage over breeds where adult size varies significantly.
Do Teddy Bears shed?
Minimal shedding — both the Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise are low-shedding breeds. Daily brushing and professional grooming every 4 to 6 weeks keeps the coat soft and mat-free.
Are Teddy Bears good with kids?
Yes — the Teddy Bear's settled, gentle temperament is one of its strongest characteristics. The Shih Tzu was bred specifically as a companion for royalty — patient, calm, and forgiving. That carries into the Shichon. Supervision with young children is always recommended with small dogs.
What daily care does a Teddy Bear require?
Daily dental brushing and daily eye cleaning are the two non-negotiable care requirements specific to this breed. The Shih Tzu parent is prone to dental disease and eye irritation — these aren't optional habits, they're breed health fundamentals. Buyers who commit to these routines are rewarded with a genuinely easy, low-demand companion in all other respects.
How does the reservation process work?
Browse our available puppies above, choose your match, and reserve with a fully refundable $200 deposit. We'll reach out within 24 hours to confirm details, share vet records and photos, and coordinate private delivery or pickup. Call or text Dan at (330) 238-8997 with any questions.
What Teddy Bear Families Are Saying ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Real reviews from families who welcomed a Teddy Bear puppy from Boundless Horizon Puppies.
Teddy Bear Delivery — Nationwide Service Area
I Arrange the Drive Personally. No shipping crate. No airline cargo hold. Select your state below for local veterinarian resources, dog-friendly parks, and city-specific delivery information.
The Boundless Horizon Guarantee
2-Year Health Guarantee
Legally binding coverage for genetic and hereditary conditions. Read the full terms.
Health-Tested Parents
OFA patella, eye certifications, and full genetic panel — documentation available before deposit.
ENS Training
Complete Bio Sensor protocol, days 3–16, individually administered on every puppy.
30 Days Trupanion Insurance
Complimentary coverage during the critical transition window when unexpected vet visits are most common.
Ready to Find Your Teddy Bear?
Call or text Dan and Melissa directly. We'll answer every question honestly, walk you through what's available, and help you figure out if a Teddy Bear is the right fit for your family.