Crafting Cuddles & Sharing Stories Since 1981

It All Started With One Bear

In 1981, our founder John Sortino set up a small cart on Church Street in Burlington, Vermont, selling teddy bears he made in his garage. The very first was Bearcho—and he started something magical. One handmade Bear turned into millions of hugs delivered around the world, all thanks to people like you who believe love is worth sharing.

LEARN THE HISTORY

45 Years of Quality

We’re the longest-standing Made in America teddy bear factory, and while our production has grown worldwide, our standards never budge. Every plush meets our highest quality checks—no shortcuts, no flimsy fluff.

MEET THE BEAR CREW

 45 Years of Bear Hugs

Every Vermont Teddy Bear comes with a Lifetime Guarantee. If your Bear ever needs a little TLC, our legendary Teddy Bear Hospital (the beary best stuffed animal hospital on the planet) is always open—because true love deserves lifelong care.

EXPLORE OUR GUARANTEE

45 Years of Customization

From personalized embroidery to custom artwork, our in-house design team helps create the most unique plush gifts on the planet. You dream it—we stitch it.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR CUDDLES

Come Visit Us

We’ve called our Shelburne, VT factory home since 1995, and we’d love to show you around. Meet the Bears, see how they’re made, and experience the magic in person.

VISIT VERMONT TEDDY BEAR