If your best friend spends his whole day sleeping in front of the fire, then the chances are that you own a Taurean dog. Let's be honest, this dog isn't just lazy, he's actually perfected the art of being bone idle. Even chasing the cat is just too much effort for the sedentary Taurean. You see, Taurean dogs believe that life is to be enjoyed and that means good food, beautiful objects and comfortable surroundings. A prerequisite to owning him is that you have plenty of money so that you can pander to his every need. Tinned doggie food or pets mince? No chance! Fillet steak is okay though. If he has to wear a dog collar, then a little Harrods number studded with diamonds is just the ticket. And please, no tatty cast-off blanket in his basket; he really does deserve a natty goose down duvet with a hand-made liberty print cover.
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 he's the most steadfast and dependable to the point of being stubborn. Which means that if you want to teach him to fetch your papers and slippers, then you had better do it well before he reaches maturity. Once he is set in his ways, nothing, but nothing will change him. He expects you to be just as reliable as he is and needs his walk and meals at exactly the same time every day. His boring routine might drive you up the wall, but he'll never stray from the fold as long as you indulge the Taurean with the standard of living he deserves.
