18 lbs of Crazy

One year ago today my little nephew Louie was born. My sister practically peed her pants she was so excited. The breeder called her cel with the play by play everytime a pup was born. Three days later we both made the trip to Zanesville OH, to see him. My sister had 1st pick of the males in the litter, of which there were 3. Louis, the biggest of his litter is liver colored, quite rare in Shih Tzus, so of course, he was her choice.
At three days, looking more like a little mouse than a little dog, Louie quite literally fit in the palm of her hand.

Palm

and the palm of my hand,
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Louie is the most charming, playful, crazy smart pooch I have yet to meet, and am proud to have him be part of my fam.


at 4 months old he was already making my sister rethink children. Destroying countless pairs of flip-flops, eating everything he could,
yipping and yapping all night, and running around like a wild farm dog,

but how could she not love her little bundle of joy? He inherited her exact personality.
Making sure he got the full effect of his first year, Louis celebrated halloween,

He totally enjoyed his first winter, and figured out he LOVES the snow!

and at Christmas, she educated him about Santa, and Milk and cookies, his favourite thing,

Lou-ster has grown into quite the well rounded dog, and at 18 lbs, is full of playfull joy and craziness,
I wish my little nephew a very Happy, Happy 1st Birthday,

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20 Responses to 18 lbs of Crazy

  1. puppymomma says:

    Shih-tzu’s always remind me of Ewoks!

    Happy birthday, Louie!
    Love,
    Sydney, Conan and their Puppy Momma

  2. caitlyn says:

    *So* cute!!! Great photos you have there.

  3. Liz says:

    Too cute! I especially like the milk and cookies picture! MY hubby worked in Zanesville, OH a few years back. We lived in Newark…Small world.

    Oh…And Happy Birthday Louie!

  4. Anna says:

    What a cutie! I have a shih-tzu/poodle mix puppy (a zoodle) and I’m nuts about him!
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  5. Agnes says:

    OMG … he is so cute! Is it true that dogs like chewing and thus destroying shoes?

  6. Scout says:

    Awwww. What a cute pup!

  7. Chris says:

    Happy Birthday, furry nephew! So cute…

  8. christine says:

    Louie’s baby pictures are precious! I’m teary-eyed just reading about him, and looking at his adorable pictures……..Happy B’day, Louie (what a perfect name for that face!)

  9. Cara says:

    That pumpkin picture is priceless! What an expression!

  10. emmy says:

    He is the cutest nephew.Ever! Love his coloring and the pictures are priceless.

  11. michal says:

    he’s a sweety! so cute… what a good child!
    happy birthday, Louie!

  12. Amy Boogie says:

    Happy birthday to such a cutie.

  13. Jes says:

    What adorable pictures! I loves me some puppy shots. Happy Brithday to the baby-dog!

  14. Jasmin says:

    Oh what a widdle widdle thing! Like I tell Chekhov—“When I first got you, you were *THIS* small.” I love the hoodie, man!

  15. katie says:

    Gawsh, is he cute. And the photos are amazing, esp. the snow one!

  16. monica says:

    Happy Birthday Louie!!!

  17. Sarah says:

    I have two Shih Tzus and I gotta admit, Shih Tzus are the cutest and coolest dogs around!

  18. Shelagh says:

    Holy cats! What a cute little hairy many-man.

  19. Jeanie says:

    You know I am totally in love with this dog!!! Happy Birthday!

  20. anne says:

    your puppy is adorable! they all are i have a shihtzu too and they are just like human babies i love your website! happy b-day=)!