| The stuffed toy bear usually stuffed with soft | | | | hounds. Roosevelt refused to shoot the bear, |
| cotton and have smooth and soft fur. It is an | | | | because he felt it was unsportsmanlike, but |
| enduring form of a stuffed animal recognized | | | | suggested that the bear be put out of its misery. |
| throughout the world, often serving the purpose of | | | | Circa November 1902, the incident became the topic |
| entertaining loved ones. It is quite common for world | | | | of political cartoon originated by Clifford Berryman |
| children to have one among their possessions. In | | | | from the Washington Post. The initial carton of an |
| recent times, some toys have become collector's | | | | adult black bear lassoed by a white handler, later |
| items. The teddy bears come in various styles and | | | | issues of that and other Berryman cartoons made |
| apply different articles of clothing to change its | | | | the bear cuter. |
| looks. Teddy bears are also one of the most popular | | | | Choosing a Teddy Bear is made easy by searching |
| gifts for children and significant others on Valentine's | | | | through different companies and choosing one that |
| Day, birthdays, Christmas and other holidays. | | | | fits any occasion. Personalized stuffed bears are the |
| The name Teddy Bear comes from former United | | | | most sold on-line for their softness and hug ability |
| States President Theodore Roosevelt, whose | | | | which makes a long-lasting gift that will keep them |
| nickname was "Teddy". The name was originated | | | | smiling and keep them thinking of you. Specialized |
| from an incident circa November 1902 in Mississippi to | | | | Teddys' also can be specifically made for a specific |
| which Roosevelt and his group, led by Mr. Collier, | | | | occasion with personalized T-Shirt or a specialized |
| cornered, clubbed, and tied an American Black Bear | | | | look for the person receiving the gift. |
| to a willow tree after a long exhausting chase with | | | | |