Talk about a lifer bird! I finally saw a Least bittern!!! ❤️ Man, these guys like to hide.6mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
Hey pretty lady! I was so excited to see this northern flicker in my yard! You birders understand the excitement when it's your first time first time getting a bird species photo!!!8mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
Best of 2023! Post your favorite picture of your Shih Tzu(s) from this year in the comments. I'll go first.5mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
YOU'RE INVITED! *Please RSVP in the comments with a picture and name of your Shih Tzu/mix. Bonus for fun/party-themed pics! 🥳🪅🎉2wk ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
One of the best feelings is when your shih tzu looks at you with pure love in their eyes. 🥹❤️2mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
I always hear killdeer before seeing them. Baby killdeer are so adorable!! Eastern DE.2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
He saw sheep grazing in the fenced solar panel area ONE time and now always checks to see if they're there! Sorry Seixo, no sheep friends again this time! 😂🐑🐶1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
How does your Shih Tzu respond to wildlife? First time my boy saw a donkey. He immediately ran towards it and then stopped in awe as if it was some kind of sun-god creature!!! 🤣1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Seixo wishes all of the moms on here a Happy Mother's Day!!! 🌺🌸🌷 You are truly heros! 1wk ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
My boy loves resting his head on my shoulder. Took a look in the mirror and this was his facial expression! 😍❤️4mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Let's see your grumpy tzus! Here's grumpy Seixo. He went through the railing and rested his head on the handrail because I didn't go up the stairs fast enough to greet him! Soft blep to show his displeasure! 😂1wk ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
For those who work from home, how do you get work done? Here's my boy happy I can work from home today! ❤️1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Little Bee Eaters! These guys are so colorful and not camera shy! Nairobi, Kenya1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
This was my boy's reaction when I asked if he was a good boy. Don't think he's too sure of himself! 🤣💖🐶1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Shopping with Seixo, incognito style! ❤️ The cashier said my boy startled him. Must have been the tongue! 😂😝6mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
I ❤️ seeing everyone's Shih Tzu birthday pictures! Here's my Seixo celebrating his one year Gotcha Day! 🎉 First time Tzu owner. These dogs are the best!!! 🐶1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
My first time seeing a Vermilion flycatcher!!! I can't get over how handsome this bird is! ❤️6mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
Seixo LOVES hiking! Here he is with his tongue out again. That face melts my heart! 🍂🐶💖1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Shih Tzus have faces of angels! It's pure love in their eyes. My boy absolutely melts my heart! 😇🥰❤️9mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
My boy's reaction when I sang this to him: 🎵 I'd guess you'd say, what can make me feel this way. My boy, my boy, my boy! Talking 'bout my booyyy...Seixo!🎵🎤♥️3mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
I saw this one-legged crowbro friend. Made me a little sad but it seemed to be fine. San Diego, CA1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/crowbro
Any idea what this snowy egret is trying to eat? It wasn't successful and gave up, but fun to see it try!6mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
Hey pretty lady! My reaction every time I see a female belted kingfisher! ♥️ Tifft Nature Preserve10mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
Today is Seixo's 2 year gotcha day anniversary!!! 🥹 He's my first Shih Tzu. These guys are truly the best! What better way to celebrate than taking him to see his donkey friends! ❤️7mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
My boy's reaction when I sang this to him, One, you're like a dream come true. Two, just want to be with you. Three, boy it's plain to see that Seixo's the only one for me! ❤️🎶🐶6mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
I love On this day notifications from One Drive. Within the first week of getting Seixo, we thought we lost him! Called his name, no answer. Finally found him in the closet, sleeping on top of my husband's shoe!!! That tongue out gave him away!! 🤣❤️🐶7mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Anyone else's Tzu attacks their beds? After an arduous 3 minute battle, here is Seixo conceding his defeat! 🤣🐶🏳️1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Seixo made 2 new donkey friends! He was so happy!! I feel obligated to take him here daily now. 😂🐶♥️1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Happy Bumblebee Dog! She's been gone 6 years and I miss her every day. Hoping this photo makes you smile. Labs are truly the best!2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/labrador
When dogs aren't allowed on the beach and you have to improvise. I don't think my boy cared! 🐶😛❤️11mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Male Eastern bluebird and fledgling did not look too thrilled when I took their picture!3yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
I finally got a photo of an adult bald eagle! These guys are so majestic. ♥️3wk ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birdsofprey
Took my boy on a bike ride since his paw is still healing. He loved it! 💞 🚲 Some lady stopped us to get his picture too!! 🤣1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
I woke up to this, my boy using my stomach as a pillow and staring at me with his tongue out! 😍 I love you, Seixo! He absolutely melts my heart. ❤️11mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Woke up to this...my boy staring at me with his tongue out while patiently waiting for me to get out of bed! He melts my heart! ❤️10mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Sunset bliss! ☀️Another baby donkey was recently born. Here's my Seixo boy when he got to see the donkey family! Pure love in his eyes! 😍♥️1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Don't laugh but I had a Halloween card made with Seixo and his Beetlejuice costume! 🤣👻🎃1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
My boy hurt his paw (had to get antibiotic injection and pain injection) but still managed to give me a smile! Poor guy! 😢 I love him so much! ♥️1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Striped Kingfisher!!! I LOVE kingfishers. This one is still stunning even without seeing its blue tail and flight feathers. Maasai Mara, Kenya.1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
Here's my boy's holiday card including his donkey and cow (RIP) friends! I send one to his vet too! ♥️🎄🐶5mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
My boy knows he's not allowed on the couch. So what does he do? He jumps on anyway and takes his new lambchop toy hostage!! What are you going to do about it mommy?!. Seixo (not a good boy here). 🤣🐑❤️9mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Well that's what happens when you sleep with your tongue out and wake up from a nap! 😝❤️2mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
After seeing grumpy Green Herons, saw one that appears to be, dare I say...smiling? Happy green heron! Taken in southern FL.1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
Male Eastern bluebird and fledgling. Not the best quality picture but I love seeing them!3yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
Shih Tzus have to be one of the most adorable dogs! I love seeing everyone's Tzus on here and especially sleepy Tzu pictures! Here's my sleepy boy! 🐶❤️😴1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Away and missing my boy. Here's the update picture from my parents. He's patiently waiting for me with his little tongue sticking out!1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
This is what I come home to, my boy patiently waiting for me at the top of the step! Best part of the day! 🐶♥️1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Anyone else like to add their Tzu into holiday songs? To the tune of O Christmas Tree: O Seixo-bear, O Seixo-bear, How lovely are thy tongue bleps! It's out in summer's heat, and even out in snow and sleet! 🎶🎄❤️5mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Anyone take their Tzu along when running errands? Here's my happy boy in his sling bag! 😀🐶1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
When you have to wear 2 cones...I didn't just try to lick my injured paw! Seixo. Look at his face!! 🤣🐶💕1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Turned around to check on my boy (wearing seat belt) and this was happy face looking back at me! 🐶❤️ Anyone else's Tzu love car rides?2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
My first time seeing wild scarlet macaws in the wild! These birds are beautiful!2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
Came home and here's my Seixo boy waiting for me! That face and tongue!! 🤣😍🐶1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Seixo is making the inflatable cone work! He does not mind it and will be cone-free in a few days! 🐶1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
My mommy said I Iook handsome but was NOT her bestest boy during my haircut. I tried to lick the scissors when she trimmed my mustache and beard! Seixo 😂❤️💈11mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
My spooky Seixo boy is getting ready for Howl-o-ween! Tricks for treats! 👻🎃💀8mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
May I please have some more? Sexio ♥️. It's hard saying no to those eyes (and tongue)! 🐶😝10mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Does your Shih Tzu swim? Trying to beat this summer heat and took my boy swimming. Uh, let's just say the life jacket wasn't needed! 🤣❤️🐶11mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Today is '80's dress down day at work. Didn't have anything '80's, so wore my Shih Tzu Star Wars shirt (featuring my boy) and denim jacket! 🤣. Hope this gave you a good laugh!9mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Seixo is ready to go on a walk (and get a break from the inflatable dog cone)!! 🐶☔1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
In bed all day, ended up testing positive for covid-19, but at least I have this face looking at me!2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Saw my first kingfisher! These guys are amazing! Malachite kingfisher. Nairobi, Kenya.1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
My boy Seixo with his best friend. Somehow he still manages to stick his tongue out while holding a stick in his mouth! 🐶❤️1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Here's my Seixo-bunny! Didn't realize it was year of the rabbit Lunar New Year. His Valentine's day/Easter outfit serendipitously worked for lunar new year as well! 🐰🐶♥️1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Caught him! This Blue Jay imitated a Cooper's Hawk so well even the BirdNET APP said Almost certain. Smart, bully bird at my feeders, but I love them!2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
White-browed Robin-chat, a beautiful and melodious bird! Maasai Mara, Kenya.1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
In my attempt of getting a cute cardinal photo, I got one of him giving me the feather!2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
Anyone else do the pup cup at Bruster's? This is the first-time my boy got ice cream! 🍦🐶♥️11mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Anyone else like to match with their Tzu? This was our Christmas outfit! 🎄❤️🤣1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
When you can't find your new shih tzu puppy and discover him in the closet, with his tongue sticking out sleeping!! 😝😴2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Seixo chillin' with his cow friends! When we got close, they ran over to see him. I love how happy he gets seeing his farm animal friends! ❤️🐄🐶1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Seixo just woke woke from his neuter surgery! I was nervous all day. Looks like his tail was wagging in the picture and his tongue is still out. Any post-neuter tips gladly welcomed!1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Someone was excited for his first canoe ride (and then ended up taking a nap while loudly snoring)!! 😎🐶🛶2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
One good thing about winter is being able to see birds of prey more easily! Check out this Red-tailed beauty in my yard! It was eyeing squirrels but didn't go for any.1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birdsofprey
Gorgeous Yellow-billed Kite at The Avian Conservation Center & Center for Birds of Prey.1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birdsofprey
I can't believe this! I managed to capture a rare and precious photo of my Seixo without his tongue out!! 🥹♥️ Is he recognizable with no tongue? 2wk ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Juvenile Red-bellied Woodpecker. The picture is a little blurry, but man these guys are fast! He looks cute in the rain with the red coming through!2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
It's so funny seeing Shih Tzus sleep on their back! Here's my boy with his tongue out too! 🤣1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Rose-breasted grosbeaks came to my feeders!!! There ended up being 3 pairs! ♥️2wk ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birdfeeding
Look at this handsome mourning dove posing for me! I'm just now noticing they have pink feet! 😁3yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
New to Shih Tzus and small dogs...here is my 9 1/2 wk puppy trying on his new sweater. *Are dog sweaters for indoors or just outside?2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Female Green-crowned Brilliant hummingbird. So excited she was this close so I could take a picture with my smartphone!2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
When you love vultures and see a Lesser yellow-headed vulture!!! ❤️ Wow! Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary.6mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birdsofprey
Took some of my favorite photos of Seixo this year and had his Christmas card made! 🐶🎄⛄ Anyone else make holiday cards with their Shih Tzu?1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
My sweet girls enjoying their fleece tunnel! 🐀💕Anyone else's rats sleep on top of each other?2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/RATS
I LOVE vultures! First time ever seeing a Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture! This bird is stunning! Avian Behavior Institute, Escondido, CA.1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birdsofprey
Seixo was patiently waiting for me to get up this morning! What a good boy for letting me sleep in!! ♥️🐶1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Seixo turned one today!!! Still away and missing his birthday so my dad sent me this picture. 🎉🎂🐶1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
[OC] It's all in the little things. My husband gets me. No flowers. I ❤️ birds and he surprised me with this book from a used bookstore! Best used gift! 😀1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/MadeMeSmile
I love kingfishers! Here's a Gray-Headed one I spotted. They are stunning! Maasai Mara, Kenya.1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
What is your Tzu's favorite toy? Here is Seixo chewing on his favorite toy and showing off his white paw hairs! ❤️🦴1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Seixo loves his new friends!!! Been coming here daily so he can greet them and give kisses! ♥️1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Seixo enjoying the sunny day. At 4 months, his tongue still hangs out the majority of the time. Is that normal?2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Backwards/reverse selfie. Not the best picture but wanted to see my Tzu's face when I held him over my shoulder like a baby. His face melted my heart! ❤️2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
2 days later... More nest material in addition to the twig. This mourning dove is making it work!3yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
First time seeing a wild black vulture! They get a bad reputation, but I love them. ❤️1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birdsofprey
Seixo, come! Here's my puppy just looking at me. Does anyone else's Tzu not come when you call their name and give the come command?2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Doesn't quite fit but this morning dove decided to nest in an unused house finch nest. A single twig was contributed. Now complete!3yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding
Trying something different for Mother's Day this year. Had a personalized card made to my mom from her grand(fur)baby! 🌺🐶💖1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Dog on left (cavachon): My toy! Don't even think about it! Seixo: I'm still going to try because I have my Superman harness on! 🦸🤣1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
I love when the bluebirds visit! ♥️ Highly recommend the erva mealworm feeder.4mo ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birdfeeding
Sleeping in Saturday...This is what I woke up to! Somehow his head is by his feet! 😂🤣2yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/Shihtzu
Not a good picture but saw my first Long-crested Eagle!!! These birds are bad a$! Kabale, Uganda.1yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birdsofprey
I rarely see two male cardinals near each other (not fighting). I had to hurry and snap this picture!3yr ⋅ aknalap ⋅ r/birding