Meet
Winnie.
A tiny dog. A huge personality.
A whole lot of love.
Winston Herzog
Shih Tzu · Family MVP
The Full Story
Three Names.
One Legend.
Every great character has more than one name. Winnie has three — each earned, each perfect.
Winnie
The name on his tag, the word on every lip, the answer when someone asks "where's the dog?"
Winston
His official, very distinguished, very formal name. Used when he's in trouble, which is occasionally.
Weiner
Mary Clare and Annagail's term of pure affection. Don't ask. Just know it's said with love.
The Herzog Family
Everybody's
Favorite.
He didn't just join the family. He somehow became the emotional support department, the comic relief, and the tiny household celebrity — all at once, all without trying.
The girls didn't stand a chance. Neither did Katie. Bill held out for approximately three days before he was caught carrying Winnie to the car like a football.
No one talks about it. Everyone loves him unconditionally.
“He's basically running this household now. We're all fine with it.”
The Photo Album
Through the Lens
Documenting every important moment — which, with Winnie, is basically all of them.
The whole family — Winnie included
All smiles
Holding on tight
He rules the shoulder perch
Golden hour at the lake
Summer with the best dog
Three sisters, one very lucky dog
That face though
Halloween 2025: The tutu era
Working from home, Winnie-style
Copilot
Day one energy
His Story
The Winnie Story
Day One
A tiny, impossibly fluffy creature arrived and immediately surveyed every room. He found the softest blanket in approximately four minutes. He has been on the couch ever since.
The First Family Photoshoot
The family got professional photos taken. Winnie attended. Winnie stole the entire shoot. The photographer may have taken more photos of him than anyone else.
Fully and Officially Claimed
All three daughters declared him their dog. Katie agreed. Bill said nothing, but was overheard saying "come here, buddy" in the kitchen. The vote was unanimous.
First Christmas
Winnie experienced his first Christmas. He received his own gifts. He enjoyed the wrapping paper more than the gifts. This is still talked about.
The Tutu Incident
Someone put a tutu on him for Halloween. He wore it with surprising dignity. There is photographic evidence. He did not ask for this, but he did not object either.
Mary Clare & Annagail Coin "Weiner"
In a moment of pure affection that defies all explanation, Mary Clare and Annagail started calling him Weiner. The name caught on immediately. He responds to it.
Fully in Charge
Current status: runs the household. Occupies the best seat. Receives the most attention. Has everyone wrapped around his tiny paw. No notes. No complaints.
Getting to Know Him
What Makes
Winnie, Winnie.
Six defining traits of a very complex, very small, very loved individual.
Adorable
There are no bad photos of Winnie. Scientists have tried to find one. They could not.
Mischievous
He knows the rules. He simply has his own, more interesting interpretation of them.
Loyal
Where you go, he goes. Kitchen, couch, car. He will follow you to every single room.
Dramatic
A single closed door can trigger a full, elaborate emotional performance. Every time.
Sweet
Will fall asleep on you. Will also lick your face. Both of these mean exactly the same thing: love.
Boss Energy
He arrived as a puppy and immediately assumed senior leadership. No one disputed this.
Official portrait. He approved it.
Official Records
The Winnie File
Full name
Winston
Also known as
Winnie, Weiner
Birthday
May 8, 2024
Breed
Shih Tzu
Occupation
Full-time heart thief
Favorite position
In someone's arms
Special power
Instant mood elevation
Household rank
Extremely elevated
Known weakness
Too cute to say no to
Current status
Running things
Some dogs
are pets.
Winnie became
family.
And that, right there, is everything.
Winston "Winnie" Herzog · Family MVP · Tiny Boss
Made with 🐾 and a lot of love