Leo: The Boss-Dog

Leo: The Boss-Dog

The Leo Dog is the monarch dog. In short, a domineering canine...if given half the chance. This dog sees himself or herself as a cut above all lesser species and will expect to be treated accordingly. However, this is not so bad as it might sound, for the Leo Dog has a knack of persuading people to treat him or her correctly without those individuals ever realizing they have been manipulated. Regal of bearing, erect of stance and commanding of presence, the Leo Dog will always be the perfect specimen, no matter what the breed might be. Confident, fearless and proud, with a well-proportioned body, slender legs and graceful gait, this canine is utterly charismatic and makes for the ideal showdog. The Leo Dog possesses a strong constitution with a mind to match but, if anything does go awry, then it will most likely be connected with the spine. An owner should take great care to avoid any strain on this area of the Leo Dog's body. To this canine, his or her home is a personal palace in which to "hold court," probably issuing invites to each and every neighborhood dog who can be found. Here, the Leo Dog will entertain his or her guests until it is time for the "walk-about," when they will all trail out...with Leo in the lead, of course. Most Leo Dogs make for affectionate and cheerful companions, although they can at times be pompous and dogmatic.

Social interaction with humans is sometimes difficult for the Leo Dog. This canine will need to be put firmly in his or her place when just a puppy, or there will be the expectation that an owner will fetch and carry for this dog for the rest of his or her life. If this can be accomplished, then the Leo Dog will be a charming and rewarding dog, much easier to live with than might be expected. This is largely due to one exceptional and redeeming quality...the Leo Dog has a deep-set faith in humanity. Dogs which have been praised honored for bravery...or those pampered by royalty...are, more often than not, governed by the Sign of Leo. This canine rarely knows what it means to be afraid and makes for an excellent police dog, relentlessly pursuing criminals, entering blazing buildings without a second thought and tenaciously sniffing-out bombs. The Leo Dog, however, cannot bear to be ignored. The vanity of this canine knows no limit and he or she adores being the center of attraction. Fiercely loyal, this canine would rather die while protecting an owner than allow that owner to come to any harm. The Leo Dog makes for an exceptional guard dog but has one strange eccentricity...he or she is often deathly afraid of cats.
Owners born under the signs of Aries and Sagittarius tend to get on best with the Leo Dog, although all relationships in which this canine becomes involved will have a tendency to become heated on occasion.