Smitty The Smithfield Poem by Francis Duggan

Why he barks at strangers there's a reason why
Wire-haired and bob tailed Smitty the smithfield of strangers is nervous and shy
He barks at all strangers but them dare not venture near
In some dogs as in humans there is the fear of fear

Genevieve and Graeme bought him off of a dog pound by a former owner he may have been abused
For his anti social behavior he ought to be excused
Devoted to his owners and to those he gets to know
'Twould seem the puppy Smitty into a good dog will grow

Compared to Ugi, Gen and Graeme's black and white border collie Smitty is a naughty boy
For Ugi is a pleasant dog and knowing him is a joy
But the white and brown Smitty still in his puppy stage
Will become more pleasant and friendlier as most dogs do with age

Smitty barks at strangers but he would never bite
But for a dog of his size he has a huge appetite
He is a greedy eater and food he does enjoy
And his favorite way of having fun is playing with his squeaky toy.