Yes, I am a Show Dog!
 
They asked if I'm a show dog,
I heard my Mom say "No". 
She said that I was better, 
And didn't need to go. 
I show my family that I love them, 
With hugs and kisses true, 
With extra special tenderness, 
When one is sick or blue. 
I show my family that I care, 
Almost every day, 
When strangers pass by our house, 
I shoo them all away. 
I show my family I adore them, 
When I greet them at the door, 
With happy yips and wagging tail, 
Who could ask for any more? 
I show my family that I'm loyal, 
And love them all the same, 
When they make mistakes with me, 
Or forget to play my favorite game. 
I show my kids that I'll protect them, 
When Monsters come in the night, 
I chase them all out the window, 
And cuddle to ease the fright. 
So I may not be a show dog, 
With pretty hair and bows, 
But my family, they do love me, 
And it's for them that I do show.
 
By Marian Whitley