TEDDY BEARS AND PUPPY DOGS - WHY IS IT SO?

Lucy watching TV

Please take me for a walk!

Recently we were asked to look after a little dog for friends who were going overseas for the Christmas holidays. Lucy the spoodle came into our home and immediately won our hearts and my complete attention for the 3 weeks she spent with us, and I still miss her now that she has returned home to her 'parents'.

You're not going without me!

Having Lucy with us caused me to ponder again the mystery of why it is that teddy bears have such a special place in the hearts of millions all over the world, including mine of course. I think part of the fascination is in the similarity between dogs and bears.

Manning

A dog can totally disarm the most unlikely person with just a look, or a lick, and teddy bears do the same to me (although not one has licked me yet!).

Mei-Li

Teddy bears do not need constant care and attention as dogs do, but like dogs they do win our hearts by just being themselves, and like their live puppy dog counterparts they love hugs and can benefit by being brushed occasionally!

Benji

Aeryn McLeish

Chester

I have been making teddy bears for some years now, and my enjoyment continues unabated, especially when I get to the best part - the face. As I work on, a new personality emerges, and the little critter comes to life in some way, looking at me with what seems like doggy trust or affection. My heart leaps, as I receive this gift with joy, and can't wait to introduce Martin or my friends to the latest addition to the family.

HUG A BEAR

Do you have a moment please

To give this bear just one small squeeze?
'Coz teddy bears need hugs to live…
So don’t you have just one to give?

~ Author Unknown ~

P.S. I've added a new page - RECIPES TO SHARE. I will be updating it regularly, so if you like to try new recipes, as I do, check it out!