My dog can't...

All dogs are unique & amazing!

My dog can’t fetch a ball, like the able retriever

in throw, chase and return, he is not a firm believer

My dog can’t round-up and herd, like the competent collie

for he told me once that chasing sheep, was the height of pure folly

My dog can’t growl and bark aloud, like a german shepherd

he’s more of a stealth prowler, as is a stalking leopard

My dog can’t smell the fox, superbly like the hound

he prefers to let his canine brother, remain safe below the ground

My dog can’t scare a prowler, like the powerful rottweiler

but I know he would try his best, despite being a tiny fella

My dog can’t wear the mascot's cloak, like the wolfhound Irish

he prefers to stay at home, content within his own parish

My dog can’t see acutely, like the graceful, roaming afghan

but when the sausages are cooking, he keeps a firm eye on the pan

My dog can’t make himself look tough, like the British bull dog

then he was not bred to bring down bovine, or ill-tempered hog

My dog can’t do the above tasks as well, like the breeds I’ve named above

For he’s just a little shih-tzu but his heart for me is full of Love!

Reviews

[Marie]

I love this beautiful tribute to your beloved dog, Tom. Truly, we choose our dogs not for what they can or cannot do, or for party trick to amuse us or others, but for the love they will lavish on us, for their loyalty, their friendship and their beautiful spirit within. Adorable inking, dear Tom. Thank you so very much for sharing it. I so enjoyed reading! Hope you will soon return with some new poems. I am looking forward very much to reading them, dear friend...

[Tom]

Many thanks Marie and yep I’ll be back soon, gotta get writing poems again my muse has gone but you inspire like others here inspire me!!!

[Marie]

Delighted to read you will be back very soon again, dear Tom. Can't wait to read your new poems, dear friend. Wishing you a very blessed and joyful Sunday and a wonderful new week ahead too, Tom...

[Marie]

And surely love is enough. Shih-tzus are the sweetest little dogs in the world.

[Tom]

Exactly Marie !

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Very sweet. You know, I love when people have a love for animals and aren't afraid to show it. I don't know what or who I would be without my pets; they are part of the family! I like all the references to the different breeds and their behaviors. Enjoyed this one.

[Tom]

Thank you Girl Friday, I concur totally !

[Sami Khalil]

Man's best friend and most loyal to him. A splendid read and write...:)

[Tom]

Thank-you Sami !

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)

[Sheila Kline]

Divine.........as are most all dogs!! This is adorable! My favorite line is about when the sausages are cooking as I can certainly relate to how much our "lovies" do love the smell of cooking! You were able to bring so many breeds into this that it was a bit like watching the Westminster Dog Show! I call my dachshund/terrier mix a "Dachter"....lol but since she is named after Dita Von Teese she does have a sway as she walks her way!

[Tom]

Thanks Sheila, I knew you in particular would appreciate this one !

[Tom]

BTW Dachter is a great name, I'm sure he is a wee character too !

["Fanatical Dreamer"]

Awww I love this,it could actually be used as a message."Learning to love and appreciate what you have rather than what you don't have."

[Tom]

It could !

[SyberRose]

Nothing like unconditional love...I think I need to have a dog haa....a sweet write Tom:)

[Tom]

May I recommend a Shih-tzu Rose !

[SyberRose]

they are adorable...love them

[Tom]

They're all adorable Rose, the little Shih makes a great wee companion dog !

[gabrielle]

i got three dogs, they have different traits and characteristics but they have one thing in common- they are all ill-disciplined but i love them anyway as they love me=). nice rhyme scheme.

[Tom]

Train and spend quality time with them be firm, reward them when they behave and they will respond accordingly! thanks for the nice compliment !

[Baby Ricochet]

No one loves you like your dog. Good poem

[Tom]

You're spot on there Rico !

[Yellow Butterfly]

Brilliant and witty and your rhyming scheme flowed really well..

Shih-tzu's are adoreable..too

:o)

[Tom]

Thank-you butterfly !