![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pawversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/poodle-puppies.jpg?resize=650%2C433\")
\nAll these fluffy Poodles need are big red bows around their necks to be the spitting image of icon teddy bears.<\/p>\n
Teddy bears are an iconic image of childhood. Most of us had a favorite stuffed bear that we would read to, nap with, and bring with us everywhere we\u2019d go.\u00a0 The good news is, growing up has its perks! Instead of a plush toy bear, we get to own and care for live animals!\u00a0 For those of us who have never gotten over our love of the classic teddy bear, here are some beautiful dog breeds that offer the same nostalgic charm. Peruse the pictures below to see which breed steals your heart and reminds you of your favorite childhood toy.<\/p>\n
\nAll these fluffy Poodles need are big red bows around their necks to be the spitting image of icon teddy bears.<\/p>\n
![\"American](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pawversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/akita-puppy.jpg?resize=650%2C434\")
\nThis winter-coated Akita puppy would make a great cuddle companion with that sweet bear cub face.<\/p>\n
![\"Shiba](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pawversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/shiba-inu-puppies.jpg?resize=650%2C433\")
\nShiba Inu puppies have the perfectly round ears of a teddy bear, and fuzzy little faces that could turn any frown upside down!<\/p>\n
![\"Samoyed](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pawversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/samoyed-puppies.jpg?resize=650%2C426\")
\nIf polar bears were your teddy of choice, then these Samoyed snowflakes would be the right breed for you!<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pawversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pomeranian-puppy.jpg?resize=650%2C432\")
\nThese fur-balls are may not always have the classic teddy-bear copper color that is often the most popular color of the plush toys but they are still cute as a button!<\/p>\n
![\"Newfoundland\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pawversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Newfoundland-dog.jpg?resize=650%2C433\")
\nNewfoundlands are not only wooly-coated teddy bear dogs, but they are patient with children and have gentle demeanors. It will feel as if your childhood dream toy just came to life!<\/p>\n
![\"Chow](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pawversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/chow-chow-puppy.jpg?resize=650%2C533\")
\nThis cream-colored Chow Chow puppy looks like a little bear cub, and the big papa Chow Chow closely resembles Smokey Bear!<\/p>\n
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\nWe are not entirely sure how this Spitz dog is able to look exactly like a Panda bear,\u00a0 but he sure would be a funny munchkin to have around the house!<\/p>\n
![\"Tibetan](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pawversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/tibetan-mastiff.jpg?resize=650%2C433\")
\nThis giant Tibetan Mastiff may look less like a teddy bear and more like the real thing!<\/p>\n
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\nThis little guy seems to already think he is a teddy bear!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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