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Top 16 Teddy Bear Dog Breeds You Will Adore

The Woof & Beyond TeamUpdated December 16, 20202 min read

You are probably here to look at some of the cutest dog breeds ever.

Before presenting the dog breeds to you, let me highlight a few things briefly.

Some pure dog breeds already have teddy bear-like characteristics. These include Poodles, Bichon Frises, Shih Tzus, Yorkies, Malteses, and Pomeranians. It seems like almost any combination of these will create a new dog breed that will look even more like a teddy bear than its parents.

Dog shelters sometimes have some of these teddy bear lookalike breeds. If possible, be sure to adopt one instead of buying. If you still seek to buy one for yourself or your loved one, their cost can vary pretty wildly based on the breeds that make up the mix. The prices for teddy bear dogs range from as low as $500 up to as high as $4000.

Without further ado, here are some of the cutest teddy bear dog breeds on the planet!

👑 Cavapoo

And the cutest teddy bear puppy award goes to… the Cavapoo!

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle mix.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle mix.

Pomeranian

The fluffy Pomeranian needs no introduction.

A fluffy Pomeranian.
A fluffy Pomeranian.

Toy Poodle

The Toy Poodle is just a normal-looking Poodle, in an extra small size.

A Toy Poodle.
A Toy Poodle.

Shih Poo

With both its ancestors being on our list, too, the Shih Poo takes a respectable place.

Shih Tzu and Poodle mix. Other names for the Shih Poo include Shoodle and Pooshi.
Shih Tzu and Poodle mix. Other names for the Shih Poo include Shoodle and Pooshi.

Cavachon

You’ll never want to stop playing with this adorable Cavachon!

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Bichon Frise mix. Other names for the Cavachon are Cavalier-Bichon or Bichon-King Charles. Credit to Jayfredem (Flickr).
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Bichon Frise mix. Other names for the Cavachon are Cavalier-Bichon or Bichon-King Charles. Credit to Jayfredem (Flickr).

Lhasa Apsos

With a Lhasa Apsos like this one here, it’s going to be hard to stay focused on your house chores.

A precious Lhasa Apsos.
A precious Lhasa Apsos.

Shih Tzu

The Shih Tzu is one of the few pure breeds on this list. And, the most funny-looking, too.

A Shih Tzu
A Shih Tzu

Morkie

This one is a charmer. Give it up for the Morkie!

Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier mix. Another name for the Morkie is Yorkshire Terrier. Credit to AmericanXplorer13 (Wikimedia).
Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier mix. Another name for the Morkie is Yorkshire Terrier. Credit to AmericanXplorer13 (Wikimedia).

Bichon Frise

One of the fluffiest pure dog breeds and an ancestor to many of the mixed dog breeds on this list has taken this prestigious spot. It’s the Bichon Frise, of course.

A cute Bichon Frise. Credit to Heike Andres (Wikimedia).
A cute Bichon Frise. Credit to Heike Andres (Wikimedia).

Schichon

Take a look at this little Schichon chilling on the sofa — what a treat.

A mix of the Shih Tzu and the Bichon Frise. Other names for the Schichon are Zuchon, Tzu Frise, and Teddy Bear Dog. Credit to Hamberty (Wikimedia).
A mix of the Shih Tzu and the Bichon Frise. Other names for the Schichon are Zuchon, Tzu Frise, and Teddy Bear Dog. Credit to Hamberty (Wikimedia).

Pomapoo

What happens when two of the fluffiest breeds come together? A Pomapoo is born.

Pomeranian and Poodle mix.
Pomeranian and Poodle mix.

Schnoodle

The Schnoodle is a bit different. The offspring of a Poodle and a Schnauzer - a unique breed on this list.

Schnauzer and Poodle mix.
Schnauzer and Poodle mix.

Malshi

The Malshi is yet another Shih Tzu mix. This just doesn’t get old.

Maltese and Shih Tzu mix. Other names for the Malshi are Mal-shi, Malt-Tzu and Malti Zu
Maltese and Shih Tzu mix. Other names for the Malshi are Mal-shi, Malt-Tzu and Malti Zu

Hava Poo

You won’t be able to resist the eyes this Hava Poo has.

Havanese and Poodle mix. Credit to Isadora Taft (Flickr).
Havanese and Poodle mix. Credit to Isadora Taft (Flickr).

Maltese

Pure breeds are rarely such a teddy bear-like. Maltese is one of those rare breeds.

An adorable Maltese.
An adorable Maltese.

Poochon

Sometimes, you’ll get the Poochon mixed up with a real white teddy bear. Beware.

Poodle and Bichon Frise mix. Other names for the Poochon are Bichoodle, Bichpoo, Bichon Poo, Bidoodle, Doodle Frise, and Bichon Poodle. Credit to mbtrama (Flickr)
Poodle and Bichon Frise mix. Other names for the Poochon are Bichoodle, Bichpoo, Bichon Poo, Bidoodle, Doodle Frise, and Bichon Poodle. Credit to mbtrama (Flickr)

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