The Scorpio Dog

Element: Water
Modality: Fixed
Ruler: Mars/Pluto
Symbol:  The Scorpion
Healing Combo:Gemini and Aries

Most compatible with: Cancer, Pisces, Virgo, and Capricorn

What Scorpio dog daydreams about: Sharing all your deep, dark secrets late at night in the candle light; or helping you track down the clues of cheating ex-lover.

Keywords: passionate, mysterious, loyal, possessive, jealous, insightful

The Personality Snapshot:

• The Scorpio dog demands loyalty.
• The Scorpio dog is all or nothing.
• The Scorpio dog sees right through your every motive.
• The Scorpio dog wants all the dirt.
• The Scorpio dog needs you to go to hell and back to prove your love.
• The Scorpio dog needs lots of reassurance that you're eternally devoted.
• The Scorpio dog needs the intensity level turned up.

In-Depth:

Puppy Power:
Never underestimate the power of this mysterious canine.  If you want a dog that would go to hell and back for you: this is the one. The Scorpio dog is shrewd, intense, and religiously devoted to those she deems worthy; and she expects nothing less from you. If you think that having the ability to stand on two legs means you can sneak anything past her: think again. The Scorpio will see right through you and by golly, you'll feel it.  Fiercely possessive and beyond jealous, should you fail to show a Scorpio pup your undivided attention she may resort to giving you the silent treatment: or at least you'll feel a shortage of licks for a while. You'll have to prove your undying love and regain her trust.

Snoop Doggie Dog:
This passionate pooch has a strong lust for life, but beware of the skeletons in her dog carrier. This magnetic pooch likes to live a little bit on the edge. Notice how she jumps into the street without looking or tries to pick fights with other dogs just to see what they're made of. Or maybe she sneaks people food or snoops in your closets when you're not at home. Whatever it is, she gets a thrill out of getting into whatever is off limits.  The Scorpio is so sly and you'd never guess it.  She seems so innocent and angelic on the surface, how could such a sweetie pie ever do any harm? Play a game of roll over and you might find a little underbelly to your precious pup.  See that sly grin, that devious look in the eyes? Look behind the couch: you'll probably find some hidden accoutrements that your dear one has snagged when you least expected it. This smarty-pants pup is also a sneaky Pete. 

Self-destructo Dog:
It's true that all dogs are supposed to love you unconditionally — and that's all fine and good — but you'll have to take extra good care of this one. Super-sensitive Scorpio doggies need oodles of reassurance from you to feel truly loved.  Their worst fear is that someday you'll take them for granted or grow luke warm in your affection for them. This dog star is so passionate about everything, and they feel it if you start to detach from them even the slightest bit.  They may have no choice but to protect their feelings by becoming aloof and distant from you too. Only a Scorpio dog could give you a bit of a cold shoulder or harbor any secret doggie fantasies of revenge.  But that's just when their feelings get hurt, they would rather be your little angel and show you how they would risk any danger to demonstrate their undying devotion for you. A Scorpio dog has the potential to be deeply wounded. Like the Phoenix from the ashes, she can raise herself up from adversity, but if you want to test her resolve you might just find this pup running away from home or chasing moving cars. Be forewarned: this dog has a fearless edge and likes to flirt with danger. Keep her on a tight leash should you notice any daredevil behaviors from this hardcore pooch.

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

It's midnight, let's go out.
I'm the only one who'd walk across the fire for you
Stop playing it so safe. Life was meant to be lived on the edge.
What's she hiding under there?

What a Scorpio dog wants in an owner:

Dog or Die:
Would you die for me? Don't give me any flim-flam devotion: I want the kind of owner who would sacrifice everything in my name. I'd give you nothing less in return. I'll forsake all others to worship the ground you walk on with religious fervor.  If you're the type who gets all gaa-gaa with your dog or treats her in a condescending manner, then I ain't the one, honey. I hate baby talk. If you want to make me ill, raise your voice ten octaves and watch my fur crawl.  Let's be straight: I am the Real Deal, not some superficial fluff ball you can butter up with compliments. If you don't say what you mean and mean what you say, you'll leave me choice but to ignore you. Truth be told, I dig a sarcastic, sardonic wit in my owner. I want to know all your deep, dark secrets-you know the ones that you haven't dared to share with anyone else.

Ain't No Half-Steppin:
Please do your best to understand and appreciate my intensity. If you share in the same extreme likes and dislikes, we're going to get on famously. If you're one of those middle ground, middle-path, Buddha-loving moderate types, it ain't gonna work, my friend. I don't do halfway, half-assed, half-hearted wishy-washy blasé blasé. And please, if you're the type that has to fawn over every four-legged furry friend to cross your path, you'll drive me to an early grave.  I'm sorry, but I'm just too doggone jealous to share your attention even for a second. Please don't torture me like that. It's all or nothing with me, kid.

Night Fever:
Oh, and how I would adore an owner who's pretty much a carbon copy of me: a nocturnal creature who isn't afraid of the dark. I want you to take me out prowling at night with you, to explore the hidden, the forbidden, the forsaken leaving no stone unturned. But when I'm at home I need low-light, shades down, and privacy plus. I prefer to sleep during the day and roam the night.  Prepare yourself for some major resistance should you need to wake me up at the crack of dawn for one of those God-forsaken sunrise walks.  Unless we've decided to keep vigil all night together, it's going to take some extra coaxing and treats to turn me into such an early bird darling.

Doggian Analyst:
I'll let you in on a little secret (my favorite expression): I admire an owner who isn't afraid to delve into the depths of their psyche-nothing superficial but deep where the skeletons reside. Even if you refuse to do so, I will be. I need to know what really makes my owner tick. Oh yes, and please please please read me psychological thrillers or murder mysteries, it makes my fur crawl with delight. Either that or let's analyze our subconscious dreams and fears, just keep it deep with me.