Last night I met a two-month-old puppy named Mario. He was a liver and white Springer Spaniel. While my Skippy was a BLACK and white Springer, petting Mario nonetheless brought back some wonderful memories of Skippy’s puppyhood. Needless to say that encounter melted my heart and made me wish we had four paws to greet us when we got home.
Then I was surprised to read that my “type” isn’t the most likely to even want to own a dog, much less be as obsessed about them as I am. “How can this be?” I thought. I am the PERFECT candidate for owning a dog. I’ve grown up with dogs, I realize the time and dedication it takes to own them. I understand the heartbreak of having a sick pet euthanized.
Me? Not a dog person? I don’t take dog ownership lightly! I’ve read the American Kennel Club’s suggestions on finding the right dog based on temperament, size, etc. I’ve read the similar tips from the Westminster Kennel Club on finding a dog to match your lifestyle.
Hmmm… I guess it was just my fate to be born between January 21st and February 19th. It seems we Aquarians are the least likely to own dogs:
Aquarius
OK, so you aren't the most likely of all the Sun Signs to own a dog, but those of you who crave a dog to call your own will want to consider the gracious Rhodesian Ridgeback. This is a breed of intelligence, which you can appreciate, and is also very independent and willing to follow the road less traveled with you. Just keep in mind that they have very intense sight and sound triggers, so they will wander off if something stirs their curiosity.
Kevin fared better in his astrological assessment of dog parenthood:
Aries
The American Staffordshire Terrier (Amstaff for short) is a confident dog that makes a very loyal and devoted companion for the Ram. They have a rep for being slightly aggressive - something you can relate to! - but your dedication to training them correctly will make all the difference in their demeanor. Amstaffs are very trusting and amiable but can be stubborn at times; however, if you assert yourself like a true Aries can, they'll be your compliant companions.
Read the entire article on picking your dog by zodiac sign here.
Why can I see Kevin trying to use the fact that I fall under a certain Sun Sign to his advantage? I can hear him now: “Well, Jennifer I WAS going to get you a Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier this Christmas. But now that I know Aquarians aren’t the most likely fit for dog ownership, I think we’ll just get a goldfish.”
----Jennifer Fischer Or a hamster.
Time now for DOGS IN THE NEWS, canines that made headlines the past week.
Ok, who do you side with:
the cop or the dog owners?Cities are considering
breed-specific dog rules.Congratulations, humans. You're actually teaching your dogs
morals.You also determine how
bright that dog of yours is.
Come aboard the
canine cruise!That's it for this week. On behalf of Jennifer, thanks for checking out The Barking Lot.
Remember, those summer games in Beijing may soon be over, but more Olympics are coming in December.
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