Pet Horoscopes - What's In The Stars For Your Pet

Article Title: Pet Horoscopes - What's In The Stars For Your
Pet
Author: Carol Anderson

Astrology is mystical, different and unusual. Some people
wonder…why? What is the appeal and/or validity of horoscopes and
astrology? People all have different reasons for what interests
them or what they believe. All personal opinions aside, dog
horoscopes and dog astrology is an area that has grown in
popularity throughout the years. There are books, magazines, pet
newsletter and websites all offer pet daily, monthly, or
birthday horoscopes. Some even provide in-depth analysis of dog
character traits as a result of their astrological sign.

As I browsed through a few dog astrology books and visited
numerous websites (I was visitor number 596,136 at one!), I have
tried to understand the appeal of canine horoscopes. I
understand how dog lovers who have an avid interest in astrology
may be interested in dog astrology, but I have noticed the
audience is much broader than simply people who have a passion
for both astrology and their dogs.

I suppose if a person has a "problem-dog," they may look to
astrology for help and understanding. If they know their dog's
sign, they will be able to read up on their pet's strengths,
weaknesses, desires, likes and dislikes so they may be able to
understand their pet better and can thereby hope to fix the
issues. They want to be able to understand what drives their pet
to do what it does.

For example, I have found out the common personality trait of
each zodiac sign for dogs. Here they are:

1. Aries: leader of the pack
2. Taurus: the strong and silent type
3. Gemini: the yapper
4. Cancer: the home-lover
5. Leo: the boss dog
6. Virgo: the helper
7. Libra: the shop steward
8. Scorpio: the paragon
9. Sagittarius: the problem-dog
10. Capricorn: the social climber
11. Aquarius: the friend
12. Pisces: the interpreter

Just as someone might go to the local bookstore out of
curiosity to see how accurately they believe their zodiac sign
depicts them, they may just take a look at the dog astrology
section. After conducting some basic research, here is a rough
list of 5 popular dog astrology books:

1. Cosmic Canines: The Complete Astrology Guide for You and
Your Dog, by Marilyn
Macgruder Barnewall. (October 13, 1998).

2. Joyce Jillson's Astrology for Dogs by Joyce Jillson. (June
25, 2005).

3. Stardogs: Astrology for Dogs (And Owners), by Helen Hope.
(May 2002).

4. Dog Stars: Astrology for Dog Lovers, by Sherene Schostak and
Wendy Lam. (November 2, 2006)

5. Dogstrology: Interpret Your Pet's Star Sign, by Pat and Cat.
(December 22, 2005).

Of course, another common theme of astrology is compatibility.
Are you and your precious pet compatible? At websites or in
books, all you normally need to do is list your zodiac sign, and
the sign of your pet, and see the results. I suppose I thought
all dog-lovers were generally compatible with their pet, but I
may have been proved wrong.

I still am not sure about the validity of pet horoscopes, but
many people believe strongly about it and will swear by it. The
popularity is obvious; so there must be something to it, right?
Go ahead and check it out. Even if you don't believe in
astrology, it certainly is an interesting subject to examine.
Happy horoscoping!

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Are Bird Dogs Good With Kids

Article Title: Are Bird Dogs Good With Kids
Author: Dave Jackson

There are many hunting bird dogs and the question comes up at
Three Best Dogs if this breed is good with kids. The short
answer is, yes - most are wonderful pets. But I know you're
dying to know - just what about them is good, and can they be
trusted with your children.

Many of the bird dog breeds that go hunting for duck or
pheasant, are excellent house pets. These dogs have been breed
to move and need a lot of exercise to stay fit. Make very sure
you buy a dog that reflects your lifestyle. Many poor pup has
grown fat and lazy because the family simply doesn't have enough
time to take them out for a jog. Many of these owners could use
the exercise themselves, but that's another story.

Hunting dogs, like the bird dog, come from Great Britain or
Europe. They were part of the hunting team and worked hard to
bring food to the table. Nowadays bird dogs don't go out
hunting, but you can still see the instincts after all these
years.

I'm sure you're waiting for names of dog breeds that are great
with kids and so here they are: First, we're talking about
Pointers, Retrievers, and Setters - anything else isn't
considered. Airedales have to one of my favorites. They are
excellent work dogs and have great coats. Super good with kids,
Airedales are quite affectionate.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has been said to be a nice dog as
a pet. I've never had one, but as a rule, they are not playful.
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are quite and protective of their
owner. Another one of my favorites is the Weineraner. These
beautiful dogs are loyal and gentle and will not tear the house
up. Weineraners are intelligent and hard workers and great with
the kids.

One other entry that I advise friends to get when looking for
the right dog for kids is the English Pointer. Along with
English Setter, Pointers are some of the best canines on the
planet. They work hard to please and they are so good looking.
Excellent with kids, Pointers and Setters are easy to care for
and train.

So there you have it - nice dogs for your family. With these
choices you can start your research in earnest.

About The Author: Dave Jackson writes for
http://www.threebestdogs.com and has studied the bird dog breeds
for interaction with children. He is also a contributing editor
for Three Best Beaches.

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