Checkmate! -1 Dedicated to all four-legged heroes!

Поэтический перевод произведения «Шах и Мат!-1. Всем четвероногим героям посвящается!»,
автор исходника на русском языке – [Сергей Плотников]

He was a highbred one, loved goodies through the years,
A hare once he chased, across the mine strewn fields.
And lo – a Bang! – The hare leaves to him just ears –
The cockeye blew asunder, nothing chaser yields.
He’s got a clue, there’s danger all around,
And to extract himself he used his very nose,
He made it home, Donbass, but none there to be found,
So to the troop command indelibly he grows.

He’s got four paws, and heart of great devotion,
The faultless sniffer dog, as compass and a find,
He’s caudate hero, searching no smart notion,
He doesn’t seek, because he’s born just of this kind.
He’s faithful dog, he’s worth a hundred hounds,
Courageous warrior and very honest mate,
He saved so many, no one ever counts,
And all are thankful to a dog nicknamed Checkmate.

You’re where expected, you have sniff and prowess,
Where scent’s a wanted skill and every step is hot.
Your job is guarding what’s a boon of ours,
And as a sapper you’re unbeatable we’ve got.
In smoke and rage you’ll find the path that’s worthy,
To every threat to face you rush as if a stone.
You’re strong and fearless as a hero earthy,
Your job is being first in hearing a drone.

It’s nothing next to nose, your tail and ears,
Your true vocation of pure-blooded soul of yours,
You serve a man not for the chest hardwares,
You’re true to duty, as the history assures.
The best of fellas and we truly care,
You’re brave example ‘coz you are a nimble mate,
You’ll save from troubles and we are aware,
You’re just our hero, and indeed you are Checkmate.

In times of darkness you our path enlighten,
At mine strewn fields at times you’re as a wolf alone,
You are to find a way for lucky fighting,
You stare down the death with reasons never known.
You are a war-dog, – BRAVO! – prideful story!
You’re warrior in spirit, body and in soul,
The fate of yours is being next to glory,
With canned stewed meat and noodles in your bowl.

He’s got four paws, and heart of great devotion,
The faultless sniffer dog, as compass and a find,
He’s caudate hero, searching no smart notion,
He doesn’t seek, because he’s born just of this kind.
He’s faithful dog, he’s worth a hundred hounds,
Courageous warrior and very honest mate,
He saved so many, no one ever counts,
And all are thankful to a dog nicknamed Checkmate.