Taurus: The Strong And Silent Type

Taurus: The Strong And Silent Type

The Taurus Dog is a plodding dog...strong, silent and determined. This canine may be led, but never driven. However, if allowed to move at a slow pace, the Taurus Dog has no problem in doing what is asked of him or her. Being close to the owner is heaven to this canine and in order to ensure comfort and security when the family is away from home, it is necessary to leave something with the Taurus Dog which contains his or her owner's scent. A lethargic and sometimes lazy soul, this canine would much rather sleep than run around. He or she truly appreciates a comfortable bed, complete with super-soft blankets. In short, the Taurus Dog loves to be pampered. This canine is not particularly big on exercise and should not be expected to run over the hill and through the woods...indeed, he or she will probably not even want to run around the yard. Nevertheless, this canine is fond of the outdoors and a drive around the countryside in the car with the window down (rather than a walk through the same area) will be thoroughly enjoyed by the Taurus Dog. This can be a persistent and stubborn soul and, if possessed with the power of human speech, would probably argue more often than not. Still, the Taurus Dog is a loyal and faithful creature, relatively easy to train and highly unlikely to ever run away from home. The Taurus Dog thoroughly appreciates the finer things of life and can be possessive of what he or she considers to be items of personal value. Everything this dog surveys is considered to be a personal possession...from his or her feeding bowl to visitors in the home. It would be best not to allow this canine to actually see any guests depart, since the Taurus Dog perceives new people as personal possessions and may put up quite a fuss before letting them go.

This is one canine who loves to eat and is often aggressive around food. It is not unusual for the Taurus Dog to dig holes and lay away a goodly supply of kibble for a rainy day. Physically very strong when young, this dog is prone to get fat with age. In fact, it is somewhat rare to find an older Taurus Dog who is not overweight. For the sake of his or her health, it is sometimes necessary to put this canine on a diet in order to avoid obesity. In that event, however, the owner must be prepared for the Taurus Dog to sit in front of the refrigerator and mournfully stare. Second only to this canine's love of food is love of music. The Taurus Dog will happily sit for hours listening to the classic composers, such as Beethoven, and may even howl along to the orchestration. Obedient, mild-mannered, affectionate and a fervent kisser, this canine can be a relentless protector and fighter. If he or she senses the owner is in danger, this dog will abruptly turn into an unusually quick mover. Much the same attitude is adopted if this canine believes his or her personal possessions are being threatened in any way...or if he or she is subjected to taunts. Once comfortably situated, the Taurus Dog will probably refuse to move until he or she is good and ready...this canine may even lay claim to that particular spot for the rest of his or her life and it would not be unusual for an owner to find the Taurus Dog right where he or she left the animal several hours before.

The Taurus Dog is compatible with owners born under most Signs of the Zodiac...with the possibly exception of Sagittarius since Sagittarius natives are gone from the home far too often to make for a happy and well-adjusted dog who craves human companionship. This canine will be a tolerant and gentle pet...one which is kind in nature and adores children. Thus, the Taurus Dog would be a marvellous companion for such little ones.