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Everybody should have a Teddy Bear. Here are all kinds of wonderful teddy bears along with some interesting facts, history of teddy bears and links for making your own teddy bears, teddy bear clothes and other fun bear stuff. If you're looking for the perfect gift for your child, grandchild or for someone else, this is the place to shop. Doesn't really have to be a child either. I know plenty of adults with teddy bears. Some people still have their childhood teddy bears. Do you still have yours? If you didn't have one when you were young, now is a good time to get that teddy bear you always wanted. Check these guys out!

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A True Story

Did you know that teddy bear collectors are known as arctophiles from the Greek words ìarctoî (bear) and ìphilosî (lover and that the teddy bear is younger than the electric light, the motor car, and the telephone?

Many of us have loved a teddy bear at some point in our lives. And itís likely that we've even had more than one very special "teddy" in our lives.
However, did you ever here the real story of how the teddy bear sprang into our hearts?

A Hunting We Will Go
Well, it seems that 105 years ago, in November of 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt, went on a bear hunt into the swamps of Mississippi. He enjoyed nature and being out in the woods where animals lived. Because he was the President of the United States, the people organizing the hunt wanted to make sure the hunt was successful.

But after 3 days of walking and climbing and riding, no bears were found. Now what? The President's bear hunt would be a failure!

So, the next day the hunting guide, Holt Collier, and his hunting dogs finally found an old bear. The dogs and guide followed the 235-pound bear for quite a distance until the bear was very, very tired. The dogs attacked and injured the old bear. The guides tied the bear to a tree and called for the President. Here was a bear for him to shoot!

Don't Shoot!
President Roosevelt looked at the poor old bear and said "No, I wouldnít be able to look my boys in the face again! Spare the bear! I will not shoot a tethered animal!" No one would shoot this old bear for sport. That would not be right. However, the bear was injured and suffering. President Roosevelt ordered that the bear be put down to end its pain.
But the story doesnít end there, as reporters with the hunting party spread the news of Rooseveltís fair play nationwide.

See PART 2 below...

Teddy Bear - Manni

Gund Manni Bear - Large

Amazon Price: $89.99 (as of 02/16/2012)
List Price: $65.00

Isn't he adorable?

Teddy Roosevelt Cartoon With Bear

Spare The Bear

Teddy Bear -- Liddy

With Her Checkered Bow

Liddy
Liddy is ready for a tea party. She wears a floppy blue hat with pink rose blossoms and a big checkered bow. Her fur is a deep honey.

Price: $34.95
To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Liddy

TR & The Teddy Bear - PART 2

Continuation Of A True Story

...continued from PART 2 above

Drawing The Line
A political cartoonist by the name of Clifford Berryman, who was a staff artist for the Washington Post, heard this story and, of course, since a political cartoonist draws about current events in the news, on the following day Mr. Berryman drew a cartoon showing how President Roosevelt refused to shoot the bear while hunting in Mississippi. Written across the lower part of the cartoon were the words ìDrawing the Line in Mississippi,î which coupled the hunting incident to a political dispute.

Teddy's Bear
The cartoon was reprinted in newspapers all over the country and Roosevelt's popularity soared. So for the remainder of his political career, Teddy Roosevelt and a mascot named "Teddy's Bear."

It seems that among the many readers who saw the Berryman cartoon was a Russian immigrant by the name of Morris Michtom. The owner of a small novelty store in Brooklyn, New York, Michtom had his wife make 2 toy bears that had movable limbs. Unlike toy bears available at the time, these little bears were made from plush stuffed excelsior and finished with black shoe button eyes.

The Michtom's new bear was sweet and cuddly. They sold quickly, so they made others, and received permission from T.R. to use the Roosevelt's name in connection with the little bear.

Called "Teddy's Bears", these little stuffed bears were a great success, allowing Michtom to move his business to a loft, under the name of the Ideal Novelty and Toy Corporation, the first teddy bear manufacturer in the United States. It remained a successful business and in 1938 changed its name to the Ideal Toy Company.

The most popular plush toy -- and possibly the most popular of all toys -- the teddy bear has withstood the test of time.

Teddy Bear - Traudy

Large Polar Bear, Deep In Sleep

Traudy in Overalls
This little bear is chocolate colored with silky fur. She has flexible limbs and heavy weighted. She is wearing detailed linen overalls with a front pocket.

Prices: 8.7 inches $9.75
12.6 inches $20.40
15.7 inches $32.80

To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Traudy in Overalls

Teddy Bear to say "I miss you!"

Beary Lonely Without You Bearington Dressed Teddy Bear Stuffed Animal by Bearington Collection

Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)

Are you far away from a loved one -- a child, a grandchild, a soldier, a girlfriend or boyfriend? Then this is a wonderful teddy to show your feelings.

Polar Bear: Willy-Winter

Sitting w/blue sweater and scarf

Polar Bear: Willy-Winter
Dressed in a cozy blue sweater, scarf and toque, "Willy Winter" has soft shag-type fur, and suede-like paws. His winter fur will stay glistening white for many years as he is machine washable (at warm temperature).

With heavier filling in the legs and bottom, this bear is designed to sit up straight. Machine washable. Available in 4 different sizes.

Price: From 9.45 inches $7.95 to 23 inches $49.00

To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Willy Winter Bear

Teddy Bear - Ronnie

Teddy Bear In Denim overalls and knit jacket

Ronnie
Ronnie is dressed in demin overalls with plaid pockets and trim and a wonderful turquoise knit jacket.

11.6 inches tall.
To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Ronnie

Plush Goober Bear

GOOBER BEAR 11"

Amazon Price: $21.99 (as of 02/16/2012)

You've got to love these goofy bears.

Teddy Bear - Bavarian Girl

Bavarian Teddy Bear Girl

Bavarian Teddy Bear Girl
This little girl is fully jointed and dressed in a Bavaian style dress with Edelweiss buttons.

Sizes: 9.8 inches

To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Bavarian Teddy

Large 39" Bruiser Bear

Aurora Plush 39" Bruiser Gentle Giant

Amazon Price: $119.99 (as of 02/16/2012)

This is a large but plush teddy bear great for cuddling up with.

Bride and Groom Teddy Bear set

Bridal Teddy Bears
These two make the cutest couple. The bride is wearing a beautiful satin white dress with lace trimmings and veil. The groom in his tux and top-hat. They make a great gift for the bride and groom or for a little girl playing dress-up.

Sizes: 23.5 inches $44.95

To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Bride & Groom

New Teddy Bears Introduced on Amazon

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Teddy Bears Everywhere

All The Bears And Other Animals You Can Imagine

Over 50 teddy bears and animals

To see more stuffed animals, click Teddy Bears

Teddy Bear Knitting Patterns

Make Clothes For Your Teddy Bears

Teddy Bear Knitting Patterns
From Ballerina Tutu to Knitted sailor suit or sweater

To see more stuffed animals, click Teddy Bears

Make Your Own Clothes For Your Teddy

Teddy Bears On Amazon

Steiff Teddy Bears Still Loved By All

The History Of The Teddy Bear

By the end of the 19th century, stuffed toys were an active cottage industry. Founded in 1880, one such company belonged to Margaret Steiff, an expert seamstress. Born in 1847 in a small town in Giengen, Germany, Margaretís childhood vigor was cut short when she contracted polio at the age of 2. Although confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life, she became a model for strength and determination.

Excelling in sewing and needlework, she became the proud owner of the first sewing machine in Giengen and started a dressmaking business. She came across a pattern for a toy elephant in a magazine and started make these as gifts for her family and friends, developing other animal patterns.

Coming To America
In 1892 she began making the little bears that later were referred to as teddy bears. Although bears had been the subject for children's pull toys for some years, the Steiff bear did not capture the hearts and imaginations of Europeans. However, an American buyer for a New York department store happened upon the Steiff booth at the Leipzig trade show in March 1903, and to the utter amazement of Margaret Steiff, ordered 3,000 bears!

Teddy's Bears
The buyer was aware of President Roosevelt's 1902 unsuccessful bear hunting trip. The President failed to make a kill so his hosts caught and tethered a bear, presenting it to the President as a sitting target. Naturally the President refused, uttering the immortal words, "Spare the bear! I will not shoot a tethered animal." When invited to shoot the captive, Roosevelt refused, disdaining such unsportsmanlike conduct.

However, if it had not been for two Russian immigrants Morris and Rose Michtom, who began to make a jointed stuffed bear, this first order of Steiff bears would not have been marketed as teddy bears. Picking up on the popularity of the bear cub in Berrymanís cartoons, the Michtoms struck upon the idea of calling their creation a teddy bear. One of their stuffed bear toys, and a letter asking permission to use the President's name was sent to the White House.

And how did President Roosevelt react to the incredible popularity of the teddy bear? Let it suffice to say that the popular song "The Teddy Bearsí Picnic" was used as a theme song during Roosevelt's subsequent election campaign!

To this day, Steiff teddy bears continue to leave their marks in the hearts of collectors and teddy bears lovers alike.

Teddy Bears Galore

Teddy Bears are our friends. Find yours here.

Contents at a Glance

Contents at a Glance

TR & The Teddy Bear - PART 1

A True Story

Teddy Bear - Manni

Teddy Roosevelt Cartoon With Bear

Teddy Bear -- Liddy

With Her Checkered Bow

TR & The Teddy Bear - PART 2

Continuation Of A True Story

Teddy Bear - Traudy

Large Polar Bear, Deep In Sleep

Teddy Bear to say "I miss you!"

Polar Bear: Willy-Winter

Sitting w/blue sweater and scarf

Teddy Bear - Ronnie

Teddy Bear In Denim overalls and knit jacket

Plush Goober Bear

Teddy Bear - Bavarian Girl

Bavarian Teddy Bear Girl

Large 39" Bruiser Bear

Bride and Groom Teddy Bear set

New Teddy Bears Introduced on Amazon

Teddy Bears Everywhere

All The Bears And Other Animals You Can Imagine

Teddy Bear Knitting Patterns

Make Clothes For Your Teddy Bears

Make Your Own Clothes For Your Teddy

Teddy Bears On Amazon

Steiff Teddy Bears Still Loved By All

The History Of The Teddy Bear

More Fun Bears On Amazon

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