Some dogs are scary.
You have to be wary.
Some dogs are fat.
They could squash you flat.
Some dogs are tiny
and yappy and whiny.
Some dogs are old
and can’t do what they’re told.
Some dogs are jumpy.
They make me feel grumpy.
Some dogs are fast.
I just watch them run past.
Some dogs are busy
and rush round till they’re dizzy.
But my dog is great.
She’s my very best mate.
154 thoughts on “Dogs”
Hi kristin
I loved all your pems and I like how it takes by a rhythm
Hi Krystine,
Thank you!
Kristin
Hi Kristin
This poem has a very catchy rhyming pattern. Also why is the word great in the last paragraph written in bold?
Hi Nuwin,
The word great is in bold to emphasise it.
Kristin
Hi Kristin
I really like this poem because it rhymes and I like dogs this poem also made made happy.What do you like a dog or a cat? Do you have any pets if you don’t which one would you want to have?
Hi Vinuk,
I'm so glad my poem made you happy. That is the nicest compliment! I prefer cats to dogs, but I don't have either because I am allergic to them! Our pets are a bearded dragon and turtles. Do you have any pets?
Kristin
Hi Kristin,
I'm not much of a dog person but this poem made me see what a great companion these cuddly animals can be.
Ranulaka
Hi Ranulaka,
I prefer cats too, but there are some lovely dogs in the world.
Kristin
This poem reminds me of my dog, Sadie, she is a mini. Schnauzer and is rather my best / (some times only) friend. Thank you 4 writing this poem, I enjoyed it very much
Hi Emma,
Thank you for taking the time to write to me! Your dog Sadie sounds lovely. Pets can be very good, loyal friends. I hope you have some other good, loyal friends in your life too. I'm sure there are lots of wonderful friends waiting to meet you.
Kristin
Hi Kristin,
When I get older, I really want a Siberian Husky! Right now, we have a pet Lhasa apso. Her name is Sanddy. I love all animals though, so I don't mind what pet I have when I get older!
Caleb
Hi Caleb,
Siberian Huskies are beautiful dogs! Is she your best mate, like in the poem?
Kristin
hi i loved your poem, my favourite part was when you said my best mate its was SO CUTE.
Hi Anais,
Kristin
Hi Kristen,
I like this poem, I found it funny. Alot of the poem reminds me of my two dogs, Lily & Bella. Lily definately is fast & often runs around until she is dizzy. I love dogs
Hi Isabella,
Lily sounds like the dog in my poem. I'm glad you liked the poem.
Kristin
I read your poem about dogs as i have 2 pugs. I chose this poem as i love dogs
Hi Sophie,
I don't have any dogs, but I can still make up poems about dogs. Which sort of dog are your pugs most like?
Kristin
They are a very different dog. they have flat faces, with curly tails and love human attention
They sound gorgeous, Sophie!
Hi Kristin
I like your poem about dogs because they are funny and they rhyme.It made me laugh when I read it.
When I was little I used to be scared of dogs but when I got older I started to like them.
From Caitlyn
Hi Caitlyn,
I am so glad my poem made you laugh. Laughing is one of my favourite things!
I used to be scared of dogs too, but I'm not any more, just like you.
Kristin
Hi Kristin, I chose your poem because I love dogs. We used to have a dog called Emma, she was a really friendly dog. You wrote: some dogs are old and don't do what they are told. This reminded me of Emma. When she needed a bath she didn't listen to us and tried to run away from us!
I liked how you described lots of different dogs and what they do. I also liked how you rhymed your words. Your poem made me feel happy!
Hi Ruby,
Your old dog Ruby sounded lovely. Old dogs don't have to do what they're told, they can just do what they like.
Kristin
It was amazing.Lovd it.
Thanks Tania
Hi Kristin,
I chose this poem because I have a dog myself and I wanted to see what this poem was about and if I would like it and I LOVE THIS POEM, it is so true and amazing. I can't watch my dog run past me because she only likes to chase after me. I have a beautiful black Kelpie x colie called Rose. She loves to chase her tail and play fetch. she is a very kind dog who loves people, she is also is a rescue sheep dog.
From Mishae
Hi Mishae,
I'm glad you liked my poem.
Your dog sounds adorable! I don't really have a dog (I have 4 turtles and a lizard), but I like to make up poems about dogs.
Kristin
all dogs are diffrent like people and i thinkthat your dog would be so talented like you. You inspire me to be CREATIVE !
Hi Addison,
I'm glad I inspire you. Have you been writing poems? Or are you being creative some other way?
I have to tell you something- I don't really have a dog! I just made up a poem about one.
Kristin
Hi Kristin,
I liked how you you said that some dogs are scary. You have to be wary and some dogs are fat. The could squash you flat, because it's true!
Hi Caleb,
I'm glad you agree!
Kristin
Hi Kristin,
I love both you poems about Cats and Dogs !!! I am more a dog person though because I am also allergic to Cats !! It is a shame I am allergic to cats, cats are pretty cute !!! But I love dogs better especially puppies like who doesn’t like puppies ??? My brother says he doesn’t like puppies just to make me get worked up, but I know he has a soft side and loves dogs \ puppies ALMOST……. as much as I do !!!
Hi Clara,
I like both cats and dogs, though I think I like cats more, but I can't have either because I'm allergic to both of them!
We have pet reptiles- turtles and a lizard. Do you have any pets?
Kristin
Kristin
this poem is amazing thank you so much for writing it and please keep writing more also make sure you don't stop doing this
Thanks Tristan!
I can't stop writing poems! I'm working on poems for my next book.
Kristin
Hi Kristin
That is so true my grandma had a dog and it would bite strangers and bark at them but my next door neighbors dog is sooo cute also I love dogs and I really happy you did a poem about them
hi Kristin
i loved that poem so much thanks for making it.
You're welcome, Tharuja.
Hi Kristin
I like that this poem is like a sequel to your last poem, Cats. So creative and imaginative. I have to ask, do you like dogs? Because I love dogs!
Tharusha
Hi Tharusha,
I like dogs, but I prefer cats.
Kristin
i really like your poem it is the coolest dog poem I've read so far
i love dogs ( they are the best!)
and again the poem is great 🙂
This poem reminds me of being afraid of dogs as my cousin has a dog and he is a springaspanul which means he jumps and barcks a lot.(sorry about spelling)
from Lily Regan
Hi Lily,
Kristin
Hi Kristin
I really like this poem as it is of my favourite animal. Well when I was younger I was scared of dogs because we were at a friends house and their dog leaped over me which terrified me. But now I have overcome my fear and they have become my favourite animal.
Yenuli
Hi Yenuli,
I'm glad you liked my poem, and I'm glad you are not scared of dogs anymore!
Kristin
Hi Kristin
I loved how you described the different kinds of dogs, I love dogs.
Thanks Mia!
Hi Kristin
I read 3 of your poems A night of frogs, yellow jack, and dogs. Dogs was my favourite poem and I think it really describes dogs my favourite verse was ‘ Some dogs are fat they could squash you flat ‘
Thank you, Zavier
Hi Zavier,
Kristin
I've came back to look at this poem again
( Partly because it is so good!!!) ! it has been a long time since I sent my poem last I just came to say you are really good at poems!!!
Hi Zavier,
Yes, it has been a long time! I am so glad you came back to read it again.
And, thank you!
Kristin
Hi Kristin
I loved how you mentioned your dog was is great and she’s your very best mate.
I also love dogs.
Thanks for the great poem.
You're welcome, Dinith.
i love this poem as much as i love dogs and believe me i love dogs
p.s i am part of the childrens university program
Hi Delanie,
Thanks for telling me you like my poem. I like dogs too, though not as much as you.
I like Children's University too!
Kristin
Hi Kristen
In that poem you showed the diversity of dogs in our world also how old and what is the name of our dog?
Hi Thinara,
I don't actually have a dog! Not all of my poems are based on me! I write about other people and also things I imagine.
Kristin
Hi Kristin
I read this poem by my self. It reminded me of when I got my puppy it's name his Bentley he was so fluffy when he was born.
In the poem I really liked the rhyming. I love the way you picked dogs alot of verses made me laugh like when it said some dogs are fat they could squash you flat. Overall I really loved your poem.
Hi Haydn,
Kristin
I love dogs. I really would love to have one but they are a lot of responsibility.
Hi Amelia,
Kristin
Hi Kristin, I really enjoyed your poem about dogs, it made me think about when we got our puppy. My brothers and I really wanted a dog for such a long time and finally one day my mum and dad surprised us with a puppy. When he was little we didn't know what he would be like. As he grows his personality is starting to shine, he is cheeky and cute, loves shoes and sitting by the fire and he can run really fast. All dogs are different but we love our dog the best.
Hi Annie,
Kristin
My favourite pet is a dog some of my classmates like them
also I like the poem and like how it rhymes.
Hi Omesh,
Kristin
H Kristin
My favourite pet is a dog.I would love to have one. I like the way how every paragraph rhymes.
Thanks Nuwin,
Did you know that paragraphs in poems are called stanzas?
Kristin
I love dogs too. I wish I had a dog. We look after dogs sometimes for friends and I love taking them for walks and playing ball with them
Hi Reid,
Kristin
Dogs are scary because they bitten me but they can be a good friends. I also like the sounds of this poem from Roshani
Hi Roshani,
Thank you Roshani. I hope you know some nice dogs- they aren't all scary!
Kristin
Hi Kristin ,
I really love the way that you rhyme !!!
When I was born I had a pet dog named rexy
but when I came to Australia I gave rexy to my
granmother.What is you're favorite pet?
Thanks
Hi Methuli,
My favourite pet is our bearded dragon, Ash. I also love our pet turtles.
Kristin
I would like you to make more dog poems. I love your poems because i love dogs!
Hi Sanuli,
I have written another dog poem. I will put it up on my website soon.
Kristin
Hi Kristen,
I really enjoyed your poem about dogs. My family recently got a new puppy. His name is Jasper and he is a Golden Retriever. He is 4 and a half months old and gets up to lots of mischief!
We love him though – he is really cute and I've taught him to do tricks like sit, drop, wait, and hold his paw out to shake our hands. It's pretty cool!
My favourite part of your poem is …
Some dogs are busy
and rush round till they’re dizzy.
It reminds me of my dog when he runs in circles and tries to chase his tail!
From Leo
Hi Leo,
Kristin
This poem shows that each dog is unique in its own way and I love the use of rhyme. Personally, I would like a small fluffy dog that is quite cute to look at. I don't have any pets and I would love to have a dog.
Hi Chomilka,
Kristin
I love dogs too!
I love the way this poem rhymes as well as the meaning behind it. The way animals can be so different in their personalities and behaviour. Your poem makes me think of how my dogs are so different from one another.
Hi Sucre,
Kristin
hi kristin
i have a dog his name is charlie
he always bark when people walk by our house so he's annoying but he's lovely
Hi Chloe,
Your dog sounds lovely, even if he is annoying.
Kristin
This poem is hilarious.I love the rhyming.
Thanks Nuwin!
Soooo I dont have a dog to see these behaviours. But i mind map them from your poem. Love it so much. Thankyou.
Thanks Dinethri!
Dogs are scary because they can bite you. Although they can be a great buddy.
-Thisama
hi Kristin,
I really liked this poem. It reminded me of the 4 dogs my grand parents have in Sri-Lanka. 3 of them are dachshund dogs 1 is a Labrador. I love playing tag a wore with the Labrador.
Kind regards Tirath.
Hi Tirath,
Your grandparents dogs sound lovely.
Kristin
Hello Kristen! I am so glad you made a poem about dogs! Dogs are the best right? This poem makes me feel like a dog. I read your awesome cat poem and that one makes me feel like a cat! I had so much fun reading this poem that I kept reading it again and again and I couldn't stop. Keep up with the good work Kristen!
Thanks Thisali!
Hi Kristin
From Lysha
Hi Lysha,
Pets are lovely but they are a big responsibility. I like our pet spiny leaf insects as they are easy to look after.
Kristin
Hi Kristin
I love this poem. It is just like the cat poem, which I love. So obviously I love this one too.
Tharusha
Hi Tharusha,
I wrote Dogs first, then thought I needed a cat one too!
Kristin
Hi
I really enjoyed the poem. I’m going to copy the poem to show my teacher and the classmates because it was funny.
"Some dogs are busy
and rush round till they’re dizzy"
This part is my favourite
Thanks
Bye
Hi Dinidu,
I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. What did your classmates think of it?
Kristin
Hi Kristin
I have not shown to my classmates yet because now we have school holidays. I will let you know after holidays.
Dinidu
that was a really nice poem
Diaan G
Thanks Diaan!
I loved the poem as I have a dog, he is very fast.
Hi MacKenzie,
Do you just watch him run past? 🙂
Kristin
he runs in circles
Hi Kristin I love your poem .Some verses just make me laugh. Keep up the good work.
Hi Kristin I love your poem .Some verses just made me laugh. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Tiaana!
This is a really good poem, I like the picture with the dog.
Hi Anthony,
Kristin
I love your poem, and I really love dogs too!
Thanks Grace!
Dogs are my favourite sort of pet love this poem
Thanks Nae!
to kristin
i really love your poem about dogs because i really love dogs and this poem showed all dogs are different
from charlotte
Thanks Charlotte!
Hi Kristen,
I have a puppy that is really fast and is called Molly. She is 10 months old and is very silly. I also have to dogs that are tiny and very very VERY yippy and yappy. Also she is my very best friend that is not at school, because we play together take walks and well everything together except sleep because she would be hurt if she slept with me.
Hi Lucy,
Thanks for telling me about your dog. She sounds gorgeous!
Kristin
Hi
I know a dog who is tiny and yappy and whiny. I also know a dog that is jumpy and makes me grumpy she is also really fast. My puppy is the best.Her name is Milly.
Hi Chloe,
Milly sounds gorgeous!
Kristin
Hi,
I wonder what your dog is like.
Hi Ciena,
Actually, I don't have a dog! I love to imagine things though, so I imagined I have a dog. What do you like to imagine?
Kristin
I imagine what I’ll be doing when I grow up and what I’d be!
Hi. While I was reading your poem, it made me smile. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Nathan!
Hi Kristin,
I wrote a new verse too.
Some dogs are really smelly
but I will still rub their belly
Cadence K
Hi Cadence,
I like your verse!
Kristin
I wrote a new verse.
some dogs are loud
and bark at a cloud.
Hi Julian,
I love your new verse! Thank you!
Kristin
Hi, I really enjoyed reading this poem and learning about different personalities about different dogs.
Hi Thenumi,
Thank you. I'm glad yo enjoyed reading it. Do you know any dogs? What sort of dogs are they?
Kristin
I really like dogs and I like how you made a poem
Thanks Harry.
Do you have a dog? I don't, but lots of my friends do.(My poems are mainly fictional.)
Kristin
Hi kristin
Very nice rhyming poem !!!!
I learned new rhyming words .
Thanks Methuli,
I'm glad you learned new rhyming words.
Kristin
Nice poem. I like it.
Tharinsa
Thanks Tharinsa!
It was really nice to hear a poem about different characteristics.
Tharinsa
Thanks Tharinsa!
Hi Kristin I am Jiya from Prospect Primary school Room 7. I loved having you for a while at school. I loved your poetry work
Thank you Jiya, I enjoyed visiting Prospect Primary School.
Thank you Kristin.
you do amazing poems and your a great aurthor. You came to Prospect Primary School, you came to room 7 and 8 on 12/9/16. you are an fantasmagosmical rhyming person. by Emma
Thank you Emma.
It was so much fun visiting your school. Your class are great poets too.
from Kristin
Hi Kristin i have a dog as well as your friend's dog. Mine is a lovely Chihuahua called Billie, she's one of a kind. BTW you are a teacher in my school F.N.P.S. From Cameron
Hi Cameron, Your dog sounds lovely. Is she your very best mate?
do you think that i should do it for R.R.R
Definitely! That would be a lovely poem to perform (and it would make me very happy).
I love your story about your dog.
Thank you Dakota. It's not actually my dog (I don't have one) but I like to imagine what my dog would be like if I had one. Or maybe I'm just pretending to be someone who has a dog.
I really liked that poem Kristin it was very funny