TOP 10 Teddy Bear Dog Breeds

1) Pomeranian
The smallest Spitz breed must be included in this list. The Pomeranian is small in size, but it is pretty curious, adventurous and playful pup, that definitely resembles a real life teddy bear.
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2) Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is favourite companion dog of many many families. It is due to their loving, social and affectionate temperament, but also for their cute teddy bear looks.

3) Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso looks almost identically to Shih Tzu, but their temperemanent could not be more different. The Shih Tzu is typical companion dog, but the Lhasa Apso was used for centuries to watch over buddhist monasteries, and even today, they are alert and watchful dogs.

4) Bichon Frisé
This fun to be around dog was bred for companionship for thousands of years. They look like tiny clouds and even though small, this is cheerful and mischievous troublemaker.

5) Poodle
Of course, the toy and miniature Poodles must be included in our list as well. It is one of the first dog breeds to come in mind when we talk about teddy bear like dog breeds. With Poodle it is all about the haircut, but with the proper hair cut, they will truly look like the most cuddly and cute teddy bears.

6) Poodle crosses
Of course, many of the popular Poodle crosses also look like Teddy Bears. To name some of them with the closest resemblance to the teddy bear, there is the Cavapoo, Cockapoo or Poochon.

7) Chow Chow
The Chow Chow is the only bigger dog in our list. But if we would not look at their size, they are the definitions of real life teddy bears. Their face, layers of fluff, cute wrinkles. But do not be fooled by their cute appearance, in reality this is spirited, independent and brave dog breed.

8) Havanese
With proper hair cut, this hypoallergenic dog breed will certainly look like a teddy bear. This always happy and spirited dog makes a wonderful cuddly companion pet.

9) Coton de Tulear
The Coton de Tulear looks like a fluffy white cotton ball. This teddy bear like breed hails from Madagascar and it is the only African dog breed in this list.

10) Pekingese
The Pekingese used to be a companion of the imperial family of China and they were almost always used for one and only purpose, which is companionship. And their cute teddy bear like appearance definitely played important role in their popularity, not only in the past on Chinese royal courts, but also in present times.