I am very excited to introduce a brand new Pawsh column today called “Pedigree Poems.” It’s something very different — something that I have never done here on Pawsh before — so I hope you enjoy it (she says taking a deep breath as she types!)
“The Boston Terrier is a charming fellow,
Brimming with wit and a demeanor quite mellow.
He sports a suit – brindle, seal and black —
So there’s no denying he’s a handsome chap!
An “American gent” is how he is known,
Who loves a good party and hates being alone.
Inquisitive, mannerly, sensible to boot,
A stocky square build, perky ears (how cute!)
With a penchant for quiet, he’ll take naps over yaps,
But is always keen to know ‘what’s the haps.’
Intelligent, kind and rarely aloof,
He is a natural, loveable, loyal sweet goof.”
Yes, it’s a poem! (…hopefully you’re still there?) When I was very young my parents would make up little rhymes about my dog, Trilby, to help me remember important pup facts, like how many cups of food she needed or how she needed to sit before going for a walk.
I wanted to carry that mini tradition forward. I also wanted to find a way to talk about different breed characteristics in a fun way, because a lot of breed profiles tend to be a bit clinical sounding and dry. “Pedigree Poems” is the result.
Huge thanks to the talented artists over at Crazy Rebels for this exclusive illustration. Don’t they do a brilliant job of personifying the Boston Terrier’s darling mannerisms? Do you have a Boston Terrier in your life? I’d love to see your photos if you do, so please feel free to share them on Pawsh’s Facebook page!
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let me tell you, your site gives the best and the most interesting information. This is just the kind of information that i had been looking for,
i’m already your rss reader now and i would regularly watch out for the new posts, once again hats off to you! Thanx a lot once again, Regards, marathi kavita
Wonderful illustration and cute poem! I just saw a CBC documentary on improving memory and songs and rhymes were identified as two of the best means for remembering details. Will the illustrations be available for purchase by those who may wish to have them? Oh, and Jack wants to know when you will bravely take on the challenge of a Havanese?!
Oooh! A Havanese poem would be a fun challenge! At this time the prints are not available for purchase — but I`ll let you know if that changes ;)
Great poem and hope you do one on border collies! Hats off to the cool illistration!
Border Collies officially noted! :) Thanks for the lovely comment!