Teddy Ruxpin

About Teddy Ruxpin (Bichon frisé) in Sun City

Teddy Ruxpin is waiting for you at Doggie Protective Services in Sun City, CA 92585. Adoption fee: $800 Meet Teddy Ruxpin — A Living Teddy Bear with a Heart of Gold Teddy Ruxpin is a 3–4 year old, 8 lb Bichon-Shih Tzu mix with a soft, non-shedding coat and an even softer personality. With his plush little body, soulful eyes, and gentle presence, he truly lives up to his name— he looks and acts like a real-life teddy bear who came to life just to love people. From the moment he arrived in foster care, Teddy made it clear that his favorite place in the world is right next to a human. He is calm, affectionate, and endlessly sweet, with an easy-going temperament that makes him feel like a peaceful companion in any home. Daily Routine Teddy is a relaxed, low-maintenance companion who happily follows the rhythm of the household. He wakes up around 7:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM on weekends, then heads outside for a quick potty break before choosing the coziest available bed for his morning nap. He enjoys tagging along for school drop-offs and returns home ready for breakfast. He is selective about food—kibble is politely declined, but wet food (especially boiled chicken) is enthusiastically accepted. Around 10:30 AM, Teddy enjoys a leisurely neighborhood walk, which he returns from ready for a long nap until about 2:00 PM. Later in the afternoon, he joins in family activity time and happily soaks up attention from kids and visitors alike. A second walk around 5:30 PM rounds out his day. After a bit more relaxing, he settles in comfortably by around 9:00 PM, ready to rest near his people. Personality: Gentle, Devoted, and Deeply Affectionate Teddy is one of those rare dogs who seems instantly at peace with everyone he meets. When he first arrived, he immediately flopped over for belly rubs as if he had always lived there. That same sweet, trusting personality has remained constant— if anything, he has simply grown more comfortable showing his affectionate s