Ten little Bullmastiff pups - a breeder's lament.

Ten little Bullmastiff pups, see how they grow
Every single one will be quality for show.

Ten little Bullmastiff pups, a perfect "ten" this time
Except one lacks angulation, guess there are nine.

Nine little Bullmastiff pups, this litter really great,
Another is too light of eye, but there are eight.

Eight little Bullmastiff pups, little bits of heaven,
This one's head is too small, so there are seven.

Seven little Bullmastiff pups, all these are "picks",
Oh! One is too close behind, so now there are six.

Six little Bullmastiff pups, see how they thrive,
But this one will be much too small, now there are five.

Five little Bullmastiff pups, wish there were more,
One has narrow chest, now there are four.

Four little Bullmastiff pups, handsome as can be,
But this one is too fine of bone, so there are three.

Three little Bullmastiff pups, whatever will I do?
Another has his elbows out, that leaves only two.

Two little Bullmastiff pups, this brace will be fun,
One's body is too long, but still I have one.

One little Bullmastiff pup, no keepers among this get,
This last one has got undershot, and every one's a pet!

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