An Easy Riddle

I wrote this riddle a very long time ago – I was only about fifteen. For those of you who do not want to spend time on guessing what this riddle is – the answer is typed backwards at the bottom…

Hello! Would you like to
Know who I am?
Am I a cat, a wolf,
A parrot or a ram?

Well actually I am
Not any of those.
I have two bright eyes
And one great big nose.

I have spots on my back
And my tail and my head.
I come in all colors
From black, white to red.

We originated in England,
Though where we got our name,
I’m really not sure –
But for us all it’s the same.

We really love to hunt –
Especially rabbit!
We always keep our nose to the ground –
It’s just a habit!

We’ll eat about anything
From rocks to seeds –
From lemons to apples –
From shoes to weeds.

We have plenty of energy.
We’ll gladly play chase –
But watch out for me
Or you might fall on your face!

Now that I’ve given you
Some clues who I am,
I have one last question –
Am I a lamb?

If you say I am not,
I won’t say your wrong.
I best stop this poem
Before it’s too long.

Can you guess who I am?

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Answer: elgaeb or soma

To the KING be all the glory!