- 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
- I've heard it often said"No finer dog has yet been bred.
- "The times have changed, a new day's dawned.
- Alas, I find myself 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 calm, and from going 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 loyality saw me through
- Now, I am told I was bred for "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 til 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 birthright that once was mine
- A CHANCE TO LAY MY LIFE ON THE LINE!
written by Lori Rodriguez
