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24 Aug 2000

The German Shepherd lament

I am a canine of noble birth
A German Shepherd Dog - courageous, alert!
I protect my master to earn my keep
in grassy fields I guard his sheep
of me I've heard it often said
"No finer dog has yet been bred".

The times have changed, a new day's dawned
Alas, I fine my self in a foreign land
I am a canine of noble birth
I protect no man, I guard no herd;
Stripped of my birthright I carry on
a lonely vigil for times long gone
When I learned how to treat a lamb
or how to control a powerful ram
When I had to chase the wolves from their prey
to keep the flock comb, and from getting astray
When I was taught how to stand my ground
to defend my master when troubles abound
there was no limit to what I could do
my courage and loyalty saw me through

Now, I am told I was bred foe "show"
do I deserve to be dropped this low ?
In the canine world I am the king,
I do not care for the dog show ring
it bores me till the day I die
why can I no longer do my part
and serve mankind with all my heart ?
My heritage demands of me
to be what I was born to be,
return my birth right that once was mine
A chance to lay my life on the line!