The Dog Show

The dog show dogs were on TV.
They pranced before each judge;
And once I started watching,
I was not about to budge.

I stared in fascination
As each dog, so proud, paraded
To show off all their qualities
Before the experts graded.

Some breeds I never heard of
Couldn’t wait to strut their stuff;
They soaked up admiration
Like they couldn’t get enough.

Their trainers trotted by their sides,
Some barely keeping pace;
And every one appeared to think
His dog deserved first place.

The spectators, like me, enjoyed
The pageant and the sport.
Both canine types and humans
Had the audience support.

The winners got the glory
And a photo op to boot,
But win or lose, each specimen
Was just so doggone cute!