Ever have random thoughts about your dog’s personality and what wonder which planet it flew in from? Pet owners all over the world have probably wondered the same thing. Our little four-legged BFFs are indeed the light of our lives and regardless of what some may think, the stars can help us define the wild side and the soft side of our dogs. Retha Puvogel President of the organization, Pug Rescue of Florida, has fostered hundreds of dogs over the years.
“I have always found dogs to be like people, some are shy, some happy, some easy going, some hyper, some crabby,” Puvogel says. “Each little dog I have had in my home has had its own unique personality.”
Aries—The Bully
(Mar. 21-Apr. 19)
This dog is not having any of that “Michael Vick” stuff going on around her! She would back Michael Vick into a corner and make sure that his only profession is football. This little pooch can and will take over your household if you let her. Not to mention, she gets a kick out of leaving puddles behind the flowerpot just for adventure. An Aries dog is the Alpha and loves a challenge.
Taurus—The B.F.F.
(Apr. 20-May 20)
This little guy is the love and light of your life. The Taurus dog is the one you see on television dialing 911 in an emergency. He will make sure you are protected and will always be at the front door or in the window waiting on you to return home.
Gemini—Ms. Wishy-Washy
(May 21-June 21)
First she wants her food, then she doesn’t. Yesterday she loved her Juicy Couture carrying kennel, today she’s looking for a Gucci one. You’d better be on point if you have a Gemini dog. There’s nothing she wants more than to let you know that all of your hard earned dollars are going towards getting her the finer things in life.
Cancer—Mr. Sensitivity
(June 22-July 22)
Your Cancer dog needs to be absolutely sure of your love for him. When you go to the store, bring back a bone. When bedtime rolls around, make sure that he’s at the foot of your bed. This dog needs love and attention and if he doesn’t get it, you’ll have a depressed, sad, dog on your hands. Cuddle up with him and watch an hour of Animal Planet to absolutely make his day!
Leo—The Stern Father
(July 23–Aug. 22)
This “King” walks around as if he pays your mortgage. He believes he was born into royalty. Your best bet is act like you’re the jester and he’s “the Great One.” The Leo is the last one to walk into a room because he wants to make sure that everyone is aware of his entrance. Shower him with the only the finest and you’ll have one happy, snooty, dog!
Virgo—The “Clean” Dog
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Make no mistake. If he poops, you clean. If you have too many pooches over to visit, he’ll be the first to let you know. The Virgo dog needs you to focus on mediocrity. Don’t overdo it, don’t underdo it, just make sure it’s done. Take him out for his walk everyday at the same time and this dog will be in Utopia.
Libra—Ms. Happy Hips
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Everything is bliss and in-synch with the entire universe according to the Libra. If you’re having a bad day, Ms. Thang “Libra” is there to help get you through it. She’ll curl up at your feet and follow you from room to room just to make sure you’re doing ok. No matter what the situation is, you can count on her for balance.
Scorpio—The Warrior
(Oct. 23-Nov. 1)
Faithful and loyal, the Scorpio dog will go so far as to do a squirt gun drive-by on your ex-boyfriend! If you’re hurt by anyone, you can rest assured the guilty will have bite marks all over them before it’s all over. Don’t think it only works one-way though. You had better be bringing home the highest quality dog food if you expect this loyalty to continue.
Sagittarius—The Goofball
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This dog turns his bowl of water over every time he runs past it. He can also clear a dining room table with his long wagging tail. Clumsy is just one part of his character. This dog is also extremely fun and has lots of energy. A weekend trip to the beach is one of his favorite things.
Capricorn—The High Roller
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This dog will enter himself into a dog show just to see how much money he can win. It’s all about showing off. He wants to be sure you understand how important he is and he will make sure that you respect him with all of the dough he’ll bring home. All he wants in return is your first-born, your right arm and unconditional love.
Aquarius—The Flasher
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Never, ever will you experience a dull moment around this guy. His goal is to get you to actually see him doing something he shouldn’t be doing. He wants to make sure that your day is just as exciting as he wants it to be. Be sure to keep the front door closed though, because he’s waiting his chance to dash out and run right into a neighbor’s house!
Pisces—The Xanax Dog
(Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
If you’re the mom or dad of a Pisces dog, you should get a kick out of watching your dog sleep. Pisces is so full of life and so focused on perfection that they tend to lose concentration by focusing on things that don’t exist. They appear to run when they are sleeping or wake themselves with a bark! Silly as it sounds, they are so full of anxiety that it carries over into their dreams. Make sure your Pisces dog knows that who they are is good enough for you.
