BET YOU CAN’T OWN JUST ONE
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 poorer and stranger.
One dog is no trouble, and two are so funny, the third
one is easy, the forth a honey.
The fifth is delightful, the sixth one a breeze. You’ll
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 in the bed, crates in the
kitchen, it’s no bother you said.
They’re really no trouble, their manners are great.
What’s one more dog and one more little crate.
The sofa is hairy, the windows are crusty, the floor is
all footprints, the furniture dusty.
The housekeeping suffers, but what do you care? Who minds
a few nose prints and a bit more hair?
So lets keep a puppy, you can always find room, and i
little more time for the dust cloth and broom.
There’s hardly a limit to the dogs you can add, the
thought of a cutback, sure make you feel sad.
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 people who live the same way.
Your lawn has now died and your shrubs are dead too, 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 cost lots.
Is it worth it you wonder? Are you caught in a trap. Then
that favourite comes up and climbs in your lap.
Her look says you’re special and you know that you will
keep all 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.
Winter is a hassle, but the dogs love it true, They must
have their walks though you’re numb and 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 shows, the travel the thrills, the
work and the worry, the pleasure, 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!
