If your best friend spends the whole day sleeping in front of the fire, then the chances are that you own a Taurean dog. Let’s be honest, these dogs aren’t just lazy, they’ve perfected the art of being bone idle. Even chasing the cat is just too much effort for the sedentary Taurean, who believes that life is to be enjoyed. That translates to good food, beautiful objects, and comfortable surroundings.
A prerequisite to owning Taureans is that you have plenty of money so that you can pander to their every need. Tinned doggie food or pet mince? No chance! Fillet steak is okay, though. If they have to wear dog collars, then a little Harrods number studded with diamonds is just the ticket. And please, no tatty cast-off blankets in their baskets; they’re into Granny Goose down duvets with hand-made Egyptian cotton covers.
The phrase, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” was coined just for the Taurean mutt. Taurus is the sign of the bull, so of all the canines, they’re the most steadfast and dependable – to the point of being stubborn. This means that if you want to teach them to fetch your papers and slippers, then you had better do it well before they reach maturity. Once set in their ways, nothing, but nothing will change them. They also expect you to be just as reliable as they are, with walks and meals at exactly the same time every day. This boring routine might drive you up the wall, but at least these predictable pooches won’t stray from the fold – as long as you indulge them with the standard of living they believe they deserve.