This page contains a hodge podge of pictures of bears in real life. These are photos either we have taken at Doug's Bears, at local bear shows or pictures from our collector friends. Enjoy! - updated 22 August 2010

The following photos were taken at the Nothern California Doll And Teddy Bear Show which was held 21 August, 2010, in Pleasanton, California.

Welcome to the show! Nicholas was adopted this day.

The gals from Karin Conradi debuted at the show, looking quite lovely.

Brendan's Bears received a warm welcome at their first show.

Brendan does terrific work, doesn't he?

These critters from mr Bear and Buttercup Bears got noticed. Many of these featured wwere adopted.

Maja Hansen's Bears received a lot of cuddles.

Jack & Lilia bugs (by Lynne Farmer) caused oohs and aahwws!

This was the first time we brought our new Merrythought Bears to a show.

Doug's Bears is honored to be America's Exclusive stockist of Merrythought Bears.

Bears upon Soar also made their first show in Northern California.

It was quite a day with all of our new artists now with bears in stock.

Of course, lots of people came to see our incredible selection of Charlie Bears

I'm still amazed we have some of these mohair bears.

Goldust, Manfred, William III, Zak and Izzy looked on at the crowd.

Graeme found a new Mum, Betty looks marvelous and this trio had a good time.

Can you guess who our good friend, Steve, adopted?

We have lots of Heath, Aaron and Harris bears. Laura and Seren look terrific. That's Taylor on the edge.

Candy found a new home. Unbelievably, Chop Suey came home with us. How can that be? Look at that face!

We adopted out a lot of Minimos, Taylor looks quite handsome and here are two alpaca Charlie Bears.