Channel his minute attention to detail into something useful. Give him a mini-agility course that doesn’t involve jumping; if you’re brave start him herding the chickens. Not one will be allowed to stray. The Border Collie already has sheep in mind, and Virgos are always happy to work labouring away in the background. They’re not generally ‘limelight’ dogs like Leos who aren’t fussy but will work willingly provided the camera is on them.
Virgo’s food must be served with finesse, even table scraps must be served in an ‘arranged’ manner. (He was an haute cuisine consumer in a past life!). There are two things about food that a Virgo insists on — no rubbish (it must be nutritious), and no waste (don’t even think of putting it in the bin).
Virgos have a rather chaste, reclusive side and would rather remove themselves from unwanted company and be alone, than bear the objectionable presence. This becomes self evident when it comes to sex. They may be low on sexual drive but remember — Virgo is the sign of the Virgin… ‘touch me at your peril'.
Virgos have a high drive to serve mankind, am admirable quality in a dog, but if you have just purchased a Virgo don’t allow them to end up in ‘control’ of your emotions, your thoughts, your plans for the day… be aware.
If he doesn’t want to do something he is the dog that is exceptional at feigning illness. Should you suggest an exercise in cleanliness however, the ill dog will immediately spring to life and fling himself with the enthusiasm of a dog after a wayward sheep into the bath you have so carefully prepared for him.
Virgos set high standards, in everything. Fastidiousness is a keynote to their outlook. They are quick to point out the errors of your ways, but don’t offend by pointing out theirs.
Rules of owing a Virgo Dog:
• Don’t leave him with people he doesn’t like.
• Don’t allow him to be over helpful or criticise him.
• Don’t try and mate him if he doesn’t choose to.
• Don’t bathe him any more than is required — he would have you run out of water first.
• Prepare his meals with care, both in quality, quantity and presentation.
• Give him something ‘meaningful’ to do, to satisfy his sense of purpose.
Virgo Health Problems: Stomach, intestines, feet, all minor ailments.
Compatible Owners: Taurus, Pisces, Capricorn.
THE VIRGO CAT
Cats are creatures of the night, and so their star signs are actually lunar signs. Feline Virgos are fitness freaks. When you’re looking frantically for your little treasure, glance up high in the branches at the trapeze artiste extraordinaire.
On the mat stretches (no rug is ever the same again), weight-lifting (something precious carried between the teeth), obstacle courses (an immediate challenge — drain pipes, bars over windows, enclosures), anything that requires a jump (gates, the top of the fridge), hoop exercises (swinging on curtains) — the gym list is endless. Once the routine is over, you must of course reward the physical prowess (and clean the mess up afterwards).
Sex uses up too much of their energy (they would prefer hurdles or sprinting). Like their canine counterparts, they are choosy and fussy about their mates as they are in everything else. Your Virgo mother, whilst accepting sex pro bono publico, will commence fitness classes for her kits as soon as they dare open their eyes.
Food must be nutritionally well-balanced, and definitely nothing of the commercial variety. Otherwise your pot plants, vegetable garden and vase of flowers will suffer.
The hallmarks of the Virgo care and finesse, end abruptly when it comes to medication — the effrontery of being offered a pill reaches the boundaries of sportsmanship in a lightening flash. Hell hath no fury as a Virgo cat expected to swallow something so undignified. Best to allow nature to work its way, the Virgo will appreciate that.
Always congratulate a Virgo cat on her appearance — she will become the most loyal of companions.
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Be prepared to have your lounge used as a Go Kart track, study the layout of Formulae One grids before planting your garden. |
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Be prepared to praise — don’t grit your teeth until after you have finished mouthing the words. |
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Plan meals well in advance to allow for demands on the performance animal. |
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Visit a steel mill to choose the type of glove you will need if pilling is required. |
Virgo Health Problems: Food related diarrhoea - too much wrong food, skin problems - too little of the right food.
Compatible Owners: Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, Pisces, Gemini.
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