Sagittarius: The Problem-Dog

Sagittarius: The Problem-Dog
The Sagittarius Dog is a complex character with a basic problem which belongs to this dog alone: to which of the two forces at work within does he or she truly belong...the canine or the equine? Most of the time, the Sagittarius Dog will not know whether to wag his or her tail or use it to keep the flies from an owner's face. This will be a restless dog...versatile, easily bored and totally unfathomable. This canine flits from one interest to another, unable to decide what he or she actually likes. The Sagittarius Dog experiences continual internal conflict with divided loyalties and a split personality. Nonetheless, this is a vital creature with a well-balanced body designed for taking energetic exercise. The eyes will be bright and shining, and the nose will be wet and healthy. The feet and ankles of this canine are fine and delicate. Healthier than most other dogs of the Zodiac, the Sagittarius Dog will only come to harm if unable to contain his or her enthusiasm and goes ballistic. It will be aches, sprains, bruises and torn tendons which will keep an owner of this dog going back and forth to the vet's office. Usually controlled, muscular and sturdy, large dogs born under this sign generally fare well...German Shepherds, Labradors and Old English Sheepdogs...as do long-limbed dogs such as the Borzoi or Afghan Hound. An exceptionally brave and lucky canine, the Sagittarius Dog can be a very trustworthy and reliable creature, particularly suited in that event for working with the blind. These dogs are full of character and can easily learn amusing tricks. The Sagittarius Dog (who often believes himself or herself to actually be a horse) will be determined to get to the bottom of everything...the bed, the garbage can or the flower-bed, for instance. This trait often makes the Sagittarius Dog a most unsuitable pet for the house-proud owner, particularly if there is limited access to the great outdoors. This canine needs fresh air as other dogs might need constant de-fleaing. Cooped-up or confined, the Sagittarius Dog (much like the archer which is symbolic of the sign) will know exactly where to aim so that he or she causes the most discomfort to others with the least personal inconvenience. In short, life with a Sagittarius Dog will never, ever be dull.

The Sagittarius Dog is an independent creature, preferring to make a personal choice regarding who his or her living companions will be. The fact that an owner may have paid through the nose, and chosen this canine with great care when he or she was only a small pup, carries no weight whatsoever. The Sagittarius Dog will either take to an owner or not, based purely and solely on that owner's merits as a person. If this canine does not find an owner to suit his or her particular taste, then that owner will be treated in the same manner as any other casual acquaintance...with polite aloofness. Even when the Sagittarius Dog does bond with a human, this canine remains somewhat detached. The favored companion will always be a native of Aries (regardless of shape, size or species) since subjects governed by these two Signs share a zest for adventure and relish the frequent arguments that seem to spawn whenever Sagittarius and Aries come together.