The Sagittarius Dog

Element: Fire
Modality: Mutable
Ruler: Jupiter
Symbol: The Archer
Healing combo: Taurus and Cancer

Most compatible with: Libra, Aquarius, Aries, and Leo

What a Sag dog dreams about: The emerald green grass on the other end of the rainbow ... with the biggest dog runway and his own private jet.

Keywords: gregarious, fun-loving, optimistic, adventurous, free-spirited, goofy, clumsy

The Personality Snapshot:

The Sag dog needs the open air convertible rides.
The Sag dog needs constant excitement and greener pastures.
The Sag dog needs to bark it like it is.
The Sag dog needs positivity and joy.
The Sag dog needs the carnival and the parades.
The Sag dog needs rainbows to chase and dreams to dream.
The Sag dog needs to travel long distances.
The Sag dog needs freedom.
The Sag dog loves to explore, know and understand.

In-Depth:

Lucky Charm:
Like a comet with a furry tail, Sagittarius is the luckiest Dog Star in the zodiac. This cheerful Pollyanna of a pup will be like the steadily burning fire of the household. Forget your gloom and doom mentality: A Sag prefers to look on the bright side and think positive thoughts. Yes, she is forever chasing bees and rainbows but that's what makes her so contagious. And besides, she actually finds the gold at the end — even after the Capricorn and Scorpio doggies look at her skeptically. The Sag dog doesn't care; she knows that if she can dream about it, it's possible. She loves sprinting through the dog runs and parks of life's promises, especially because it gives her an excuse to be outdoors. Sag can't stand to be caged for even one second. This pup was born to be wild and born to run — even if she trips over her own two front paws once in awhile (Sag's are famously clumsy little creatures). Her boundless enthusiasm, a certain joie de vivre, is the envy of the other brooding dog stars. She loves all things foreign and expects you to take her on frequent long-distance overseas trips. She needs to expand her horizon. Sure, she suffers from the grass is greener complex, but that just means she needs longer walks to explore what's just over yonder. Then she can return home knowing that she really prefers her own back yard.

Dog Run:
This dog never slows down. She's got an agenda and it's called Living with a capital L. Life is a holiday complete with fantastic adventures and doggie treats 365 days a year. Sag needs plenty of room to roam. She'll prefer country living with expansive grounds to explore. If you're not careful, this roaming pooch might wander off and dig her way to China. Like the Gemini Dog Star, this dog goes stir crazy in an instant. Make sure you give her major breathing space. Don't box a Sag dog in a room the size of your shower or she will literally start to climb the walls or assault you by barking swear words through her teeth when you come home — unless you're going to coop this dog up in a pet carrier from time to time and actually go somewhere. The Sag dog would really adore you if you'd let her ride in the main cabin with you. She wants to see out the window; she wants to see everything! The Sag pooch has big dreams, grand visions of vacations and more vacations. Speak to her in a foreign language and she'll melt.

A Wise Dog Knows He's a Fool:
If Shakespeare wrote a play about dogs, the Sag would be the fool. She'd gladly dance around wagging a bell on her tail. Sag dogs love parties, amusement parks, carnivals and the circus: anything that's fun and larger than life. Don't you know life is for smiling, laughing and pleasure? A Sag will teach you how it's done. Forget your human worries and take a jog around the park, a nonstop flight to Europe and back, a trek across the Himalayas — why, this dog would love to be an astronaut's best friend. Or if you don't have a travel budget, why not throw a block party for her and all of her puppy friends? But don't forget to play world music and stuff the pinatas full of Greenies. Sag dogs have a real extravagant streak and do not believe in moderation — especially when it comes to food. Don't be surprised if she has an ever-expanding girth to match her boundless nature. True free spirits in every sense, you'll notice that she doesn't take well to training or being told what to do. For a Sag doggie, it's her way or the highway. You'll have to go with the flow or she'll develop a canine hitchhiker's thumb. She can't stand the feeling of restraint. Freedom or bust!

If the Sagittarius dog could talk, he or she would say:

I've never been to Singapore.
Whoops, put my paw in my mouth again.
The squeaky wheel gets the grease — and the squeaky dog gets the treats!

What a Sagittarius dog wants in an owner:

Free Bird:
I need a fellow free spirit, a lover of the open road — my very own Jack Kerouac. If you've racked up a zillion frequent flyer miles, I'll adore you. You can take me with you on all of your overseas trips. We'll stay in the finest exotic hotels and see all the sights. I'll be the dog companion of your roaming gypsy soul. I need a human with a large, open space: preferably in a woodsy area where I can sniff around without getting bored. I can't stand being locked up in small spaces with no windows. I need outdoor access! I want to lie in the grass with you and stare at the big blue sky. Do you love nature as much as I do? Will you take me camping with you? If you have an RV or a convertible I think we are destined for each other.

Dogfucious:
Are you a philosopher or a deeply spiritual human? I totally dig that. Do you like to rock out? I'm down with that. I'm a little bit Country and a little bit Rock n' Roll. Are you a little bit of a gypsy or a hippie? For us, life will be like one grand Celebrity cruise. Then again, if you're all work and no play, you'll make me one pathetic pooch. Vacation is my middle name — I live for the festivities. Don't you dare dampen my spirits with your pessimistic notions: Who says life has to be hard (some Capricorn Dog Star probably)? I say life is meant to be savored like the finest wine. Some may accuse me of being some Pollyanna pooch, always seeing the bright side and chasing rainbows when I'm not chasing my own tail. The more optimistic you are, the more I wag.

Policy of Truth:
I need an owner who will come home when she says she will. Truth is the most important virtue a human being could possibly have in my book so if I catch you feeding me even little white lies, I'll give you the sad puppy eyes to let you know I'm disappointed that you did not tell the truth. The more honest, and forthright you live your life, the more I bark for joy! I can spot a liar and a thief from miles away so if you don't want me growling, don't bring any sheister characters around our honest home s'il vous plait.