VOTE: Limerick Contest

[bradl]

Thanks to all who participated in the limerick contest. Now on to the voting! Below are all the limericks submitted - please read them and choose your favorite to represent the Best Limerick.

There are some great limericks - some funny, some touching, all clearly from the hearts and minds of Cairn lovers!

You may use any criteria you like to choose your favorite. With my vote, I plan to take into account the rules and "best practices" - things like an AABBA rhyme scheme and punchy final line.

The voting will be open one week - until 5:00PM PDST, Wednesday, March 25.

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Super Cooper Squirrel

There once was a Cairn named Cooper

Who's hunting skills were super

He saw a squirrel in the street

and decided to beat feet

But the leash threw him for a looper.

Wee Jock

There was a wee Cairn called Jock,

Who would sit down on his furry seat,

While worrying one of his dads socks,

And beg and whine for yet another treat ,

That silly wee Cairn called Jock.

Gas From Gus

Gus came home with worms and gas.

A sweet, smart and loving lass.

Worms cleared up and gas diminished,

We all hoped that it was finished.

But sadly, the gas still does pass.

Dirty Harry

There once was a dog with a sniffer

Dirty Harry the practiced leg lifter

Harry did sniff and then pee

On every single tree

So we could never walk very swifter

Teddy Bear’s Charge

There once was a Cairn named Bear

Who scurried to get down the stair

When he spotted a squirrel

Himself he did hurl

That squirrel didn’t have any prayer.

Olie the Goalie

There once was a Cairn named Olie

Who developed a fondness for Stoli

He drank and he drank

'Til he was in the tank,

He then wasn't much of a goalie.

What You Need

If you want a dog who plays gaily

Who makes you feel happy daily

What you needs not a Boxer or Poodle

Or even a big Goldendoodle

What you need is a Cairn like my Bailey

The Highway Code

The horses clattered down the road

Sending young Fergus into ballistic mode

He twisted and writhed to get at those hooves

But luckily for me, I knew all his moves.

Doesn’t he know the Highway Code?

Whaur is th' ootwith lavvy?

There once was a Cairn lass from Missouri

Whose eyesight was a wee blurry

She reeled through the castle

Getting outside is a hassle!

Especially if you have to wee in a hurry!

The Scruffy Cairn

There once was a Cairn named Fluffy

Whose coat was both wiry and scruffy

He dug in the dirt

then peed on my shirt

But, I couldn't love him enough-y

Love and Scorn

I love a small Cairn named Spark

He loves to run in the park

But the shepherds, they herd him

Then he tries to flirt them

Which ends in a yelp and a bark

Louie's Accident

There once was a Cairn named Louie

Whose bladder was going to go kablooie

He ran to the door

but peed on the floor

And made his owner yell "Phooey!"

Man From Loch Ness

There once was a man from Loch Ness

Who was asked if he had on a dress

He replied " 'Tis a kilt I'd be wearin'

And this fine dog right here is my Cairn

I believe 'ye just stepped in his mess."

Kisses

Oh, what happiness this is

I've discovered what Heavenly Bliss is

No, it's not lots of money

And no, it's not milk and honey

It's those sweet little Cairn puppy kisses.

The More the Merrier

One Cairn is such a delight

Two Cairns at play a happy sight

Three Cairns made me wonder

If more than one was a blunder

Four Cairns get the balance right

The Heart of a Sweet Pea

There once was a bold Cairn named Sweet Pea

Who learned how to love us so sweetly

Starting out with her nose

All th’way down to her toes

She cherished our family completely.

Alberta Bound

There was a Cairn from Alberta

Who got ice in his toes,

That’s got hurta.

Inside I will stay all toasty and warm,

Let the owl and the bears weather the storm

Fences

There once was a little Cairn Terrier

Who was stopped by a sturdy fence barrier.

He dug a big hole,

Crawled under like a mole,

And now chases squirrels all the merrier!

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I fell in love with a dog called "Toto"

So I looked for her over the rainbow..

Near and far,

Where the Cairns are,

and found double the mojo!

Disappearing act

Our little Cairn Oscar makes life quite complete

He sits on our laps, and he dreams at our feet.

But when it's bath time,

Our small partner-in-crime

Is a blur as he beats his retreat.

Forgotton Ledgend?

The awareness of cairns not very clear;

but shall never be forgotten if one holds them near.

The cairn altho famous for many a year-

yet so little is known of the canine so dear.

Lucky Tuky

There once was a fellow named Tuk

Who never wanted to make a buck

For all he wanted to give

Was love as long as he lived

In this he considered his luck

The Crofter and the Cairn

The Crofter sat down on a log

As he watched his little earthdogge

Cairn sprang sharp with attack

As it barked at the rat

And dug down through the brown muddy sod

Not Bawdy?

With nary a poetic bone in my body

I'll attempt a limerick and hope it's not naughty

I should mention Griffin, I guess

Rats, Tunnels and Mud, no less

And finish "Thank goodness he's a Cairn not a Scotty!"

Must be cairns

Between Misty girl and Toby boy

cant get through my house-

without tripping on a toy!

ow oh ow aw ow!

MistyBelle

Misty was our belle

we knew that perfectly well

she stole our heart -

from the start-

for she put us under her spell

Toby

while searching for a little boy

we found our Toby, a bundle of joy

a loving little rascal-

wth eyes so brown and wide

we knew it in an instant

he should be by Mistys side

The Cairn From Nantuckit

There once was a Cairn from Nantuckit

Who spied the rat and dug up it

He chewed bars like a demon

A barkin' and screamin'

And passed earthdog test in a fit

Cairn Party

Lovely Hattie was dancing

As Merl was a prancing

But if ever a Cairn could hula

It would have to be beautiful Kula

Now Kona has HOPE for romancing!

The Obedience Cairn

He's a Cairn, he's not a computer!

Spent two years with the very best tutor.

The toil, sweat and pain

Has all been in vain.

Tomorrow he'll meet Professor Neuter!

It's a Cairn!

They're scruffy, no long flowing locks.

They're cunning and sly like a fox.

They scamper around,

Sometimes go to ground.

And they're named for a pile of rocks!

Holey Cairn!

One hole,two hole three hole four-

so glad its not my kichen floor!

The toy rule

a cairn is a wonderfull joy

but you must have plenty a toy

or the toll you will pay

at the end of the day

the sofa they will surely destroy!

Dreaming of a Dog Park

Oh what a joy it would be

to run with the wind and be free.

I'd dash here and there

with the wind in my hair,

With my favourite tree for a pee.

Q-tips

Oh my Tuk does love the Q-tips

So quickly they do pass his lips

But try as I might to prevent him

So quickly he moves to eat 'em

Thank goodness they "pass" as little blips

Does Size Matter?

They say I should be short & stubby

Even the vet thinks I’m a wee bit tubby

It’s not my fault I was born so long

Do I fit the breed standard or am I wrong?

No, I’m Mr Chunky who’s a wee bit chubby.

Stripping a Cairn Terrier the easy way

His breeder says I really should strip him.

His groomer says it's easier to clip him.

There's this idea I've got

To get a great pot

Of hot wax and simply just dip him!

The Mind of a Cairn Terrier

I look, the door is open wide

There once was a Cairn Terrier inside

As she escapes, I yell, "Savannah come here!"

But she keeps on running without fear

There's so much fun to be had outside!

A Blessing

We all love our wee Cairns so much

On this Forum we can keep in touch

With friends that do care

From most everywhere

‘Tis a blessing to be part of such.

A Little Treasure?

I may not be the Best in Show,

My owner tells I am though.

She says I am her Little Treasure,

My antics giving her lots pleasure.

But maybe not when I catch a rat though!

The Joy of Living

There once was a Cairn from Skye

Who greeted each passerby

He’d jump and he’d grin

And make a terrible din

“GET DOWN” Fergus they’d cry.

Two

You know a Cairn and a kitty won't do,

And a Cairn and a Pug's not for you.

Remember this cute little ditty:

"Forget the Pug and the kitty,

The only thing better than one Cairn, is two!"

A Folly?

When I got Holly

some friends said it was folly

but not so

because lo

I have a Cairn so jolly

Typical Male Dog

There was a young Cairn from Tralee

Who couldn’t stop having a pee

He’d hop here and there

With his leg in the air

He had no modesty you see

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There once were two cairns, so scruffy

You might even call them real fluffy

So their momma plucked & clipped

'Til they were fully stripped

And now they run around in the buff-y!