Dog Fancy Article

If You Don't Know
Your Dog's Birthdate

Say you acquired a previously owned dog, and you don't know when it was born. How can you learn its astrological sign? See if it matches one of these whimsical personality profiles offered by Leslie Traill and Joni Mountford, authors of What's Your Sign? Astrological Tips for Dogs (Cosmic Critters, 1996).

Aries (March 21-April 20): Better take your iron pills to keep up with this dog. An Aries canine is Indiana Jones in a dog collar-an adventurous traveler.

Taurus (April 21-May 21): A gourmet, the Taurus pet loves food-except the canine variety. He'll eat you out of house and home but will pay you with undying loyalty and affection.

Gemini (May 22-June 22): This energetic puppy know the dog catcher on a first-name basis. It's not a reflection on you; he just has to be free. An intelligent, entertaining dog.

Cancer (June 23-July 23): If Toto wasn't a Cancer, Dorothy certainly was. "There's no place like home" is Cancer's motto. These homebodies also love food.

Leo (July 24-August 23): A God with an attitude, Leo loves the limelight and is a good performer. Mundane dog activities like "fetch" or "shake" are way beneath this King-of-the-Hill.

Virgo (August 24-September 23): Does the term "anal retentive" apply to your dog? He or she may be a Virgo. Felix Unger would love this neatnik, who prefers human company to that of dogs, who are much too messy.

Libra (September 24-October 23): Other dogs will fawn over you handsome Libra, but your helpless romantic wont know how to deal with them. The neighborhood peacekeepers, Libras are stymied when it comes to decision-making.

Scorpio (October 24-November 22): Intuitive and imaginative, Scorpio pets are highly intelligent. Yet they have a vindictive streak, so be careful! These are one-owner dogs-you're stuck with yours.

Sagittarius (November 23-December 22): Moss doesn't grow on this rolling stone. The Sagittarian needs freedom and space. A crate just won't do. Exercise your little hobo if you want it to be happy.

Capricorn (December 23-January 19): Overachievers, Capricorn dogs try to excel at everything. They are patient and tend to persevere. A downside to their tenacity. They're worry warts.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Don't be surprised if your Aquarian brings home all the neighborhood strays. He's a party animal with a philanthropic bent, enticing the underprivileged to your home for food and fun.

Pisces (February 19-March 20): Sensitive and compassionate, Pisces pooches are definitely devoted to their owners. Keen intuition tells them when you're blue.

--Patricia Kime

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