My name is Oliver and I'm a "shih tzu - toy poodle puppy cross|I'm a shihpoo not a schnoodle or a schmoodle"
81Hi, I'm a Puppy and my name is "Oliver". I'm a 'Shihpoo'.
My mum is a Shih-Tzu and my dad is a Toy Poodle.
This is a true story about my life with my new family.
I was born on a Farm way out in the countryside in a town called "Mirboo North", down Bairnsdale/ Lakes Entrance way. I was told this is a great place to live because the air here is clear and the climate is wonderful for us growing puppies!
My Brothers, Sister's and I come from a line of Shih-Tzu and Toy Poodles (we thought we were Schnoodles or Schmoodles but now we have been told we are Shihpoos) were having a lot of fun running around and playing together, as well as sleeping a lot and eating heaps.
My New Life Begins!
One day a strange car pulled up in the driveway. I was about 11 weeks old, it was then that my Foster Mum told me it was time for me to go and live with a new family , Well that sounded exciting and wonderful but also a little frightening and sad at the same time. She also told me I would be going for a ride in a car, have my very own warm and cosy bed, plus all new toys just for me and that we would be staying with friends at the Lakes for a week (what are the Lakes?) where they had a schnauzer. He's a "boy"! The same as me! They said I could play with him!
Then I would be going to my new home! So much information, how will I remember it all?
I was a little apprehensive at first!
I then started thinking who are these folks,I don't known them, should I go with strangers, I guess They look OK, Everything will be fine so don't worry, at the same time crossing my paws.
Oh. I nearly forgot, My new mum and dad named me "Oliver" I believe it suit's me and makes me feel very brave and important.
Meet my Brother
My Brother whom friends of ours adopted, looks just like me, his name is "Chris". His mum and Dad have a Yacht and he goes sailing a lot. He looks cute in his life jacket.
Each time we go to The Lakes on holiday we catch up and share what is going on in our lives. We have a great time together. That's enough about him.
The Story continues!
Now I am tired, so my Mum and Dad will tell you the rest ( so far) cause I am still only a Baby and I need a lot of sleep, so that I can grow up to be fit and healthy, and be able to play with my new best friends one is a Blue Heeler and the other a schnauzer, They are really big, but very nice to me.
Mum and Dad were a bit slow getting around to telling their version of my story, so now that I have had a big sleep, my dinner has been digested and I have been outside to do you know what I am ready to continue all by myself without their help, anyway it will be more fun and interesting coming from me first hand. I think so anyway.
My Puppy Training
I was booked in to Puppy Training School, that was very interesting, being taught to sit, stay, and to be nice to all the other puppies, (they were all bigger than me) and to come when called, that was not to my liking, why should I, when you are in the middle of doing something that you like, couldn't see the point in stopping and going somewhere that you didn't want to, Well that soon changed, they offered me Liver treats or small pieces of Kabana and I soon got the hang of it.
I passed my training with flying colors and they gave me a certificate which mum and dad framed and hung on the wall.
Settling in at Home
I spend a lot of time out doors playing with my friend Flipper, I jump all over him, when he is laying down relaxing and he doesn't even growl at me. not even when I nick his food, so I just keep doing it until my mum or dad catch me, then I'm in a bit of trouble.
We go for long walks over in the Sporting Complex, where there are lakes with birds and ducks, also Rabbits live over there and lots of wildlife. oh but I'm not allowed to chase any of these animals , because well trained puppies don't do things like that. oh dear once I forgot, only once.
We also go down to our back paddock and I run through the grass, with my beautiful tail flying behind me, it is such fun. I love my mum and dad.
- Living as a Family
To see how we all live together please read Oliversmum's Hub ...
I am still "Naughty"
Sometimes I get into just a little trouble they say "you are a Naughty Boy Oliver" well I have a very good excuse for what they are growling at me for. Its blowing a gale, freezing cold and raining like the dickens. they have put me outside to do woopsie that's what they call it , So that's what I do "on the back porch", now I ask you, would you want to get a wet tooshie or wet feet. I bet you wouldn't, well neither did I. Oh well they clean it up and get over it, until the next time I hear "you are a naughty boy Oliver" Oh goodness when will I ever learn, soon I hope, being in trouble is not much fun.
I have a bath every two weeks, ( I roll in every bit of smelly stuff that I can find it feels so good). But oh dear I do hate getting wet,but I love being dried with the hair dryer, And I get clipped every 6 weeks, plus have my nails cut and my ears cleaned. I do smell sweet after all that, but boy it does make me very tired.
I have just had my first birthday and got lots of presents. A new bed shaped like a house, it is so comfortable and I can snuggle up in it, also a new warm blanket, some great toys and organic bones to keep my teeth nice and white, A new fancy collar and a lovely Blue Harness it was a great day with a lot more pampering than usual, It was such fun.
My "other names"
I did have a little problem with my name for a while I was sure it was Oliver, but on many occasions they called me "Primrose" I thought that pretty strange, that's a girl's name. I have since got to the bottom of it. Primrose was my mum and dads little dog, who got very sick and passed away. she was cremated and sits on top of the cabinet in a beautiful polished wooden box surrounded by her favorite toys. I am not allowed to play with her toys, that's fine by me, I do have lots of my own.
Another thing that worries me a little, some folks call me Ollie, my mum doesn't like it, neither do I, so I hope they stop doing that. If I ask them nicely maybe they will!
Goodbye for Now
Now I have to say Goodnight. I am allowed on the end of mum and dad's bed, I love their bed, only until they turn the light out. Then they tuck me into my bed and I dream of what my friend Flipper and I will do tomorrow.
"Goodnight everyone, sleep tight".
I do hope you enjoy reading my story, on what it is like being a Shih Tzu/Toy Poodle Puppy. :) :) :)
P.S. I have asked my mum if I dictate the replies to any comments I may receive would she type them for me and she said yes. yap,yap, that's a load off my mind. Bye. "Oliver"
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OM! Thanks for letting Oliver tell his story!
That was so cute. Thank you.
What a fun and delightful story, I have a black toy poodle and a black cat, I could not live without my pets, I call them my children and they are very lucky to have me as their mum. Thank you for a fantastic hub thumbs up
Beautiful story Oliver! I wish all the dogs in the world lived like you do! Gee wiz, I wish I lived like you do!
You are one very lucky puppy.
Zsuzsy Bee Hi. Thank you so much.
Its really great, with so much to explore and so much to learn, I am having a wonderful time.
Being a Shih Tzu-Toy Poodle Puppy is the best.
Thank you for leaving a beaut comment. :) :) "Oliver"
Candie V. Hi. Thank you.
It did take a lot of Yapping on my part before my Mum and Dad agreed, But eventually they did, and it was so much fun.
Thanks again for popping in and leaving a comment. :) :)"Oliver"
Hello hello. Hi. Thank you.
I'm having a great time with my Family and my Blue Heeler mate, He is so patient with me and teaches me all kinds of things.
Thanks again for dropping by to read my story. :) :) "Oliver"
Darlene Sabella. Hi. Thank you.
You have a Black Toy Poodle at your house like me. I could play with he/she, I do like to meet new friends and I play nice. But a cat, I don't know anything about cats.
You are right, I could not imagine our home without an our Dog's to love and pamper, they are part of our family.
Thanks again for your lovely comment and your thumbs up. :) :) "Oliver"
Earnestshub. Hi. Thank you. I'm wagging my tail can you see.
Wow that would be great, if we could make that happen, every dog could have it's own bed and plenty of food, I like that idea.
Oh I thought everyone lived like me. It is a great life and my Mum and Dad tell me that I am pretty special.
Thank you very much for reading my story and leaving a comment. To me that's special. :) :) "Oliver"
Hello, oliversmum- This is 8PM here and I liked very much the way you have told the beautiful story(rather Oliver the naughty told)I really liked it.Thanks.
Woof woof, Oliver (or Primrose?). Thanks for sharing your story. You're soooooooooo cute. And your mom is a great hubber. This hub makes me smile. =D
Suny51. Hi. It is 2.30pm here. Thank you.
I try very hard not to be naughty. I listen to what my mum and dad say, but oh dear sometimes it goes in one ear and out the other, but they love me to bits anyway.
As always, I do appreciate you dropping by and leaving such a lovely comment. Thank you once again. :) :) "Oliver"
Om Paramapoonya. Hi. Woof Woof back at ya, I'm wagging my tail too. I am so happy that you liked my story.
I am getting used to mum and dad calling out "Primrose" sorry I mean "Oliver" One day they might get it right the first time.
Thank you for saying my mum is a good hubber, she is a good mum as well, and I am also happy that reading my story made you smile.
Also thanks for your beautiful comment, it put a big smile on my face. :) :) "Oliver"
Adorable story, Oliver. One of my dogs, Brandi Delilah, is a writer too. Great hub, rated up. (:v
ohhh es soo beautiful, i like thanks for your comment and a love tha dogs like rhis
Valeriebelew. Hi. Thank you so much. Brandi Delilah what a beautiful name you have. I like girls, they are so much fun to play with.
You write stories like me. I am impressed.
I would love to read what you have written, My mum is going to help me find it.
Thanks again for your lovely comment and for rating my story up, that was a big thrill. :) :) "Oliver"
stellitamarini. Hi. Thank you.
I am very happy that you liked my story.
We are cute puppies , but sometimes we can be a little naughty, but that's ok.
Thanks again for your great comment. :) :) "Oliver"
Hello Oliver, you are such a delightful little fellow! Hope we are going to be seeing a lot more of you here! :)
Feline Prophet. Hi. Thank you. I have just had a bath, so I am all fluffy and look rather cute, But I really do not like being wet. No way. But being dried with the hair dryer is great.
In a while when I am a little older and have learned more about life, may be then I could write another story, will have to think about that.
Thank you for reading my story and commenting on it. My mum said to tell you that it is always so nice to hear from you. :) :) "Oliver"
Oliver - you're a delight - and it was really great to hear your story here! I can tell your Mum and Dad are real lucky parents.
such a wonderful story thanks for sharing your life with us Oliver, It was so delightful, I enjoyed it a lot. ~aloha~
Shalini Kagal. Hi. Thank you. Now I have gone all coy and am hiding behind my mum.
Yes I think they know how lucky they are.
Thanks again for your lovely comment. I am smiling, can you see my beautiful white teeth. :) :) "Oliver"
Sa`ge. Hi. Thank you.
I am having such a great life, playing with my friends, running and jumping, it is so much fun.
Today I had my coat clipped, also my nails cut, and had my ears cleaned. I look and feel wonderful.
Thank you so very much for dropping in and reading my story and also leaving such a beautiful comment. :) :)"Oliver".
Hello Oliver about time you had some real doggy friends to mentor you. I'm well over puppyhood and it's a long time since I've been "a naughty boy" but I can still wag my tail with the best of them. Enjoy having humans but make sure you train them well - a badly behaved human is no fun!
TheOutdoorsDog. Hi. I am so happy to have a new doggy friend, especially one that I can look up to and knows the ropes.
I am running around in circles, jumping, yapping,and wagging my tail, I am so excited, oh dear I had better be careful or I will hear " you are a naughty boy Oliver", That's OK I can hang on a little longer.
Yes all's going well with my mum and dad's training,they have picked up my way of doing things pretty quick.
Thanks for dropping in to see me, that was pretty special, and would love to see you again soon. :) :) "Oliver"
P.S. Do you have a name, your photo is beautiful.
Ah, Oliver is so cute! I really afraid of dog. I have several experience got accident because I had been chased by dog. Will oliver cute enough to make me not fear dog again? I wonder.
Freya Cesare. Hi. I am sorry that other dogs hurt you and made you frightened.
All I would do is lick you and wag my tail and would want you to cuddle me. I would never hurt you. If you met me, you would see how cute I am and that may help you to get over your fear, that would be a good thing.
Thank you so very much for reading my story and leaving a nice comment. :) :) "Oliver"
nice story oliver
md_azamkhan. Hi. I am happy that you liked my story.
Thank you for dropping in and leaving a comment. :) :) "Oliver"
Hi Oliver - my little Dougs would love you- Dougs is 8 and still plays like a puppy. Loved your story and pics, thanks.
Juliette Morgan. Hi. I know that playing with Dougs would be fun. He is all grown up and still plays like a puppy. I'm only one, but have a lot of respect for my elders.
Most of my friends are bigger than me and sometimes they accidently knock me over, but I am tough, well that's what I tell myself.
Thank you for dropping by reading my story and looking at my pictures also for leaving such a lovely comment.
:) :) "Oliver"
Hey there Oliver! My name is Dusty and I am the Top Cat in our house. I live with Peaches, my buddy...another cat and Skippy, a little dog like you...only he is a Pomeranian I have heard. Whatever the case, I am the boss (Top Cat!) around here. Nice to hear that you have a nice mum and dad. So do we and ours are well trained. Sounds like you still have some work to do!
Oliver is such a cute dog. I enjoyed reading her story as well.
Hi Dusty. Nice to meet you.
Top cat that sounds like a pretty important rank to hold, and Peaches is the next in line, that's impressive.
I have never seen a cat, maybe one day I will get to meet one.
Skippy glad to meet you. A Pomeranian you are cute and cuddly like me.
Your mum and dad are already trained, my are a tad slow at doing things my way, but I guess with time they will get the hang of it.
Thank you all Dusty, Peaches and Skippy for reading my story and for telling me a little of what's going on in your life. Your beautiful comment made me very,very happy. :) :) "Oliver"
SweetiePie. Hi. Thank you.
My mum and dad think I am pretty special.
Its great to know that you liked my story.
Thanks again for your lovely comment. :) :) "Oliver"
Hello Oliver! My dog India would have loved to be your friend. Looks like you have great parents! Thank you for inviting us into your life. You are a mighty handsome little guy!
Rose Kolowinski. Hi. Thank you. I am happy you liked my story.
I would have liked to be friends with India, my mum read her story, she said it was sad.
My mum and dad spoil me to pieces, they just got me a new electric bed, it is so warm and cosy. it has been so cold,wet and windy this past week.
I have been a little naughty, I really don't like getting my feet wet, so I have been using the back porch,oh dear. Thanks for calling me handsome, I like that, also for your lovely comment. :) :) "Oliver"
What a great story , i myself had such a dog and love him to bits , but we have someone give him a lag bone that killed him
As your story tells what these dogs are like , we wish they could talk at times
Inspiration6. Hi. Thank you.
I did have fun writing my own story, with a little help from my mum and dad.
It's sad that you lost your little dog, and why would someone give it a lag bone( I don,t know what a lag bone is) if they knew it would harm your dog.
Yes I talk to my mum, she does not always understand what I,m saying, but most of the time she does.
Thanks again for reading my story and leaving a nice comment. :) :) "Oliver"
This is so cute. I have a Shih Tzu named Oliver, too, and I think he'd enjoy this story :)
StarryNightsDiva. Hi. Wow another Oliver, are you as cute and handsome as I am.
Did your mum read my story to you, if so I do hope you liked it.
It is such fun meeting all these new Puppies and making new friends. It makes me run around in circles and wag my tail. I had better be careful or will have to go outside for a pit stop.
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a wonderful comment, I,m chuffed. :) :) "Oliver"
oliversmum - a great idea to post a hub from the vantage point of the puppy. When we get a cute little baby animal,we must remember that it is a baby and understands the world from the perspective of that animal. Oliver is adorable!
Dolores Monet. Hi. Thank you. You are right, sometimes when we get Puppies or any baby Animal for that matter, we tend to treat them like little humans, which is not quiet right. I am guilty of that.
Writing this hub we tried to tell it from Oliver's side.
I hope we got it somewhere near right.
He is a beautiful little guy and I believe he know's it.
Thanks again for stopping by and reading Oliver's story and leaving a nice comment. :) :)
Oliver is a great writer!
gramarye. Hi. Thank you.
I am so excited to know that you liked my account of what it is like to live with my Family.
Also thank you so very much for your compliment on my writing, it was fun and I did have just a little help.
Bye for now. :) :) "Oliver"
Ohhhhh Oliver - I just love you so much. You are a very good writer too. I read your story to Clancey, my shih tzu. He doesnt much like other dogs, but he said he would like you and would even be ok if I made a fuss over you. His name is Clancey and he is supposed to be an "old man"...but he thinks he is still a young dog like you. Your mom is a wonderful lady, so be patient with her and enjoy training her! :-) Rated up and awesome.
Vocalcoach. Hi. Oh now I am embarrassed, but it's nice when folks love me and make a fuss over me. Thank you and I do like to write.
Hello Clancey, your name is special like mine. You don't mind if your mum pays attention to me, that's great,cause its ok for my mum to do the same with you. That's a deal.
No you are not an "old man". I would love to play with you and learn new things, would you teach me.
I am being patient and our training sessions are going well Thanks for the advice.
It was really wonderful to meet you and thanks heaps for the awesome and rating. I am beside myself with excitement. See you later.:) :) and one for your mum :)
I am very pleased to make your acquaintance Oliver..you are an absolutely adorable little man! I bet you'd love to play with my Amos...he's a chocolate labrador, and even though you are much smaller than he is, he is very gentle. I'm looking forward to more of your (and moms') writing in the future!
AngRose. Hi. I am also excited about meeting you.
It would be great to play with Amos. I have never met a Chocolate Labrador, He is also very gentle, like my friend Flipper, he is a Blue Heeler. Most Dogs that I have met all seem to be bigger than me, but I make up for that, my mum tells me that my ego is larger than I am, but she loves me to bits anyway.
Thanks to you and Amos for dropping by and reading my story. Bye for now.:) :) "Oliver" oh almost forgot :) for Amos
Thank you Oliver for a lovely story. I read it to my black labrador Misha and he told me that it was very interesting. Misha went to school and got a graduation certificate as well – he asked me to pass on his congratulations to you. Misha would like to play with you and introduce you to his big brother Ryan, who is a Leonberger. They would love you to join their games – the more the merrier! Misha would also like you to meet his three cat brothers. They like dogs, but you would have to be quiet and calm when you met them or they would run and hide.
AliciaA. Hi. I am thrilled that you read my story to Misha and very excited that he liked it.
Please thank him for congratulating me on receiving my graduation certificate. I also congratulate him.
It would be great to play with Misha and Ryan(he is a very big boy) but that's OK. I also play nicely with other Animals. If things get a little too much I just run and hide in my bed.
Three cats I'd love to meet them. I don't have any Feline friends. My mum loves Ragdoll Cats, and I promise to be calm and not chase them, because I would hear " you are a naughty boy Oliver" if I was not nice.
Thank you so much for your beautiful comment.:) :) "Oliver" and one :) each for all my new friends.
What a lovely little dog. Thank you for a really entertaining hub. He looks just a little like my Elisabeth which made it nicer, but he seems so lovely. Handsome little guy.
Twilight Lawns. Hi. Thank you.
It's great to know that you liked my story.
Elisabeth sounds like a beautiful little lady, is she named after the Queen, although she has an s not a z in her name.
I love to meet new friends and I do play nicely.
Thanks again for your lovely comment,especially the "handsome little guy". See you later. :) :) and a special :) for Elisabeth. "Oliver"
No, not Elizabeth, the Queen, but Elisabeth de Valois, Princess of France, once married to Philip II of Spain… taken from my favourite Opera by Verdi: Don Carlo. Sounds a bit pretentious, but you did ask.
Twilight Lawns. Hi. Yes I did ask. Thank you so much for your reply. Now I am at a loss for words.
So she is a beautiful little lady, named after a princess,taken from your favorite Opera, that is pretty special.
Thanks again. :) :)
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Mrs.J.B. Hi. I am glad you loved my story.
Thank you heaps for your comment. Bye for now. :) :) "Oliver"
aww oliver you are soooo cute.. i have a girl shihpoo her name is princess. she looks just like you.. :) you are adorable thanks for sharing your story
meg. Hi. Thank you. I like it when folks pay me compliments, I swish my tail and run around in circles all excited.
You have a little lady just like me,I bet she is beautiful and love her name "princess". Its so nice to meet and play with other dogs. I am very sociable and play nicely.
Its nice that you enjoyed my story. Thank you again for you lovely comment. Say Hi to princess please.Bye for now :) :) "Oliver"
Nice article!
htodd. Hi. Thank you for your comment. :) :)
This is just too sweet. Thanks for story and photos. Francesca27
Francesca. Hi. Thank you so much.
I am very happy to know that you liked my story and photographs.
Thanks again for dropping by and for your lovely comment.
Bye :) :) "Oliver"
That was a great story and I have a shih poo named Olive. She looks very much like Oliver although she is now 13 years old, getting to be an old girl for sure but she can still run with the best of them. Olive's mother was the shih tzu who was black and white and her dad was the minature poodle and he was all white. Olive turned out looking like Oliver but not the white on her. They are very good dogs and LOVE sleeping anywhere next to Mommy. Have a wonderful life Oliver.....Love Nancy and Olive
Nancy and Olive Hi. Nice to meet you.
Olive your parents were the same breed as mine, the only difference is that my dad is a toy poodle.
You look like me, we could trick our mum and dad, they might not know which one is which, just joking.
I am 2 years old now, and you are thirteen, wow you have done and know a lot more than me, I am still learning new things every day.
My favorite place to sleep is next to my mum and dad as well. Your mum sounds like a very special person. Stay happy and keep warm, it,s winter over here and very cold and wet. Do you like getting wet, cause I sure don't.
Thank you for your beautiful comment, and am glad that you liked my story. Bye for now. Love "Oliver"
hi oliver
i loved your story it was amazing. please could you write an other episode.
goodbye and keep wagging your tail
p.s. woof woof woof wooooffff
jiggywiggy. Hi. Thank you very much.
At the moment I am sitting on my mums knee, wagging my tail and woofing quietly in her ear my reply to your wonderful comment.
I do get very excited when folks read my story.
Thank you again. Bye for now."Oliver" :):)
Hi i have just got a shihpoo called Gizmo who is just so adorable a fluffy ball :)) i loved reading your story so cute.Have fun Oliver :)) x
Becky Hi. Apologies for the delay in answering your lovely comment.
Hi to you Gizmo. I am very happy to meet you. My fur used to be like a fluffy ball as well.but now that I am two and a half years old, it's not so fluffy.
Thank you for reading my story, I got a little excited when my mum read your comment to me.
I will have fun, and I hope you do too.
Thanks again. Bye for now xo "Oliver" :):) and one for your mum :)
A wonderful hub and the amount of comments you have says that everyone else agrees with me.
Take care;
Eddy.
Eiddwen Hi. Thank you very much.
I am such a lucky boy, lots of people,dogs and cats too have said some wonderful things to me.
I can't explain,but it makes me feel a little special.
Thank you so very much for stopping by and reading my story.Bye for now "Oliver" :):).
Zsuzsy Bee Level 3 Commenter 23 months ago
Oliver thanks for sharing what it's like to be a Shih Tzu/Toy Poodle Puppy.
great hub
regards Zsuzsy