Voiced by: Shannon Chan-Kent
Name: Sugar the Little Dog Species: Dog (Terrier Mix) Gender: Male Age Range: 6–8 (child equivalent) Affiliation: Team Ruff Ruffman First Appearance: The Ruff Ruffman Show – "Sweet Science with Sugar" ? Visual Appearance: Fur Color: Light caramel beige with white-tipped paws Hair: Fluffy dark green with cyan streaks, tied up in a playful side-swoop Eyes: Big, teal, and curious Flower Accessory: A red flower with cyan petals is tucked behind one ear—his signature touch Outfit: Top: Bright pink T-shirt with a heart-shaped science beaker graphic Pants: Soft indigo corduroy pants Socks & Shoes: Classic Mary Jane shoes with white socks (adds to his sweet, retro vibe) ? Personality: Sugar is: ? Inquisitive: Loves asking "why" and "how" questions about the world ? Sweet-natured: Friendly, empathetic, and always excited to help ? A bit theatrical: Prone to breaking into a dramatic monologue or silly dance ? Unique: Unapologetically himself—expresses identity through fashion, color, and curiosity ? Role in the Show: Sugar is a recurring sidekick on The Ruff Ruffman Show, joining Ruff on science adventures. He specializes in: Sensory Science – How things feel, taste, and smell Food Experiments – Making slime, edible structures, and candy chemistry Creative Problem Solving – Designing fun inventions with bright-colored materials Catchphrase: “Sweet like sugar, smart like science!” ?? ?️ Voice Suggestion: A gentle, expressive child voice—like a young version of Michael-Leon Wooley or Ian James Corlett (similar to Gumball or early Arthur characters). ? Episode Example: “Sugar and the Soggy Socks Mystery” Ruff’s socks go missing after a rainstorm. Sugar uses a DIY moisture detector (made from sponges and straws!) to help solve the case—learning about absorption and evaporation along the way. Would you like: A visual design reference or drawing guide? A mock-up script or storyboard scene featuring Sugar with Ruff? A printable "PBS-style" fun facts sheet for Sugar? Let me know how you'd like to build him into the Ruff Ruffman world!
