Why own a show dog?
There's a danger you know.
You can't own just one,
For the craving will grow.
There's no doubt they're addictive
Wherein lies the danger
While living with lots
You'll grow pooer and stranger.
One dog is no trouble,
and two are so funny,
The third one is easy,
The fourth one's a honey.
The fifth is delightful,
The sixth one's a breeze.
You find you can live
with a houseful, with ease.
So how 'bout another?
Would you really dare?
They're really quite easy
But, Oh Lord, the Hair!
With dogs on the sofa,
And dogs on the bed,
And crates in the kitchen,
It's no bother, you've said.
They're really no trouble,
Their manners are great.
What's just one more dog
And one more little crate?
The sofa is hairy,
The windows are crusty.
The floor is all footprints.
The furniture's dusty.
The housekeeping suffers,
But what do you care?
Who minds a few noseprints
And a little more hair?
So let's get a puppy,
You can always find room.
And a little more time
For the dustcloth and broom.
There's hardly a limit
To the dogs you can add
The thought of a cutback,
Sure makes you feel bad.
Each one is so special,
So useful, so funny,
The food bill grows larger,
You owe the vet money.
Your folks never visit,
Few friends come to stay.
Except other dog folks
Who live the same way.
Your lawn has now died,
and your shrubs are dead, too
But your weekends are busy,
You're off with your crew.
There's dog food and vitamins
Training and shots.
And entries and travel and
Motels which cost lots.
Is it worth it you wonder?
Are you caught in a trap?
Then that favorite comes up
And climbs in your lap.
His look says you're special
And you know that you will
Keep all of the critters
In spite of the bill.
Some just for showing,
And some just to breed
And some just for loving
They all fill a need.
But winter's a hassle,
The dogs hate it, too,
But they must have their walks
Tho' they're numb and you're blue.
Late evening is awful,
You scream and you shout
At the dogs on the sofa,
Who refuse to go out.
The dogs and the dog show
The travel, the thrills
The work and the worry
The pressure, the bills.
The whole thing seems worth it
The dogs are your life.
They're charming and funny
And offset the strife.
Your lifestyle has changed.
Things just won't be the same.
Yes those dogs are addictive
And so's the dog game! |