A tricolored Rat Terrier
Is me, set apart, unique
Sporty, distinctive, serious
A breed that is antique
Bred to have high intelligence
Strong sense of smell, hunter
That sniffs out rats, chipmonks, squirrels
My owner's assister
I stand at a tree and show him
Where a squirrel has gone
Or stand at wall showing owner
Rat that he needs work on
Remembering Rocky
Who died a little over a year ago
Written: July 7, 2012
Sponsor: Tanya Harrinton
Contest: Dog Gone Tales
Rhyme using Poulter's Measure
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