Yeah Gold collar shining brighter than the sun Top of the pack Mainstage, hear the bark of the champion Let's go Twelve o'clock, check the pedigree, none of 'em matching me I'm the king of the kennel, locked in, never catching fleas Tail wagging like a metronome, syncopated beat Leave a trail of paw prints on the manicured street I turn a chew toy to a trophy, gold-plated bone Sitting on the velvet cushion, repping the throne It's the Dog of the Year, bark loud when I appear Top dog, status heavy, nothing left to fear Fresh coat, wag hard, ears perked, eyes clear Yeah, the Dog of the Year is finally here They chasing shadows, I'm chasing world records Fast twitch, golden retriever, best move in the checkers Hear the thunder of the paws when I sprint for the win Got the swagger in my gait, let the judging begin No leash, no limits, just pure canine heat Best of the breed, yeah, the victory's sweet Call me the MVP, canine degree Master of the park, wild and free From the shelter to the stage, watch the status increase I'm the legend of the pack, rest in peace to the fleece It's the Dog of the Year, bark loud when I appear Top dog, status heavy, nothing left to fear Fresh coat, wag hard, ears perked, eyes clear Yeah, the Dog of the Year is finally here Gold collar, heavy weight Best in show, celebrate Yeah, the king of the park One last bark Gone.