Cosmic Canines: The Complete Astrology Guide for You and Your Dog

By Marilyn Macgruder Barnewall

Book Overview

Did you know . . . , Taurus and Beagle are born buddies , Dalmation and Leo cohabitate splendidly , Aquarius and Collie are soul mates , Dachshund and Capricorn love each other's company , Virgo and Chihuahua are the perfect fit These are just some of the many perfect people-pet combinations you'll find in this treasure trove of canine personality traits and sun sign profiles for more than one hundred different breeds. Drawing on her thirty years of experience as an astrologer, dog breeder, and trainer, Marilyn MacGruder Barnewall spells out the positives and negatives of every breed, explains how each sign of the zodiac affects them, and provides practical answers for all your concerns. What if you and your pet have conflicting sun signs or you don't know your dog's birthdate? What breeds and signs indicate good pets for families? For singles? For couch potatoes or workaholics? You'll learn that Scottish Terriers are a perfect pet for the singles scene and active Leo dogs can eat anything because they'll run it off with nervous energy. Dogs born under the Aries sign are rugged individualists. And much more Hundreds of fascinating facts are revealed in Cosmic Canines--everything you need to know to choose your ideal canine companion and help the dog you already own and love become his most contented best.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 034542459X
• ISBN13: 9780345424594
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

I love the book -- it has answered many questions for me.

Frankly, I've never thought much about astrology. It's never been a hobby of mine or of much interest. However, when I apply the information this author provides about my Black Lab, it all makes so much sense. Though Alex (my dog) is a purebred, I didn't know her birthday (or, her sun sign). By following the author's recommendations, I've been able to determine Alex is a Pisces. Now, we have a new birthday to celebrate in our household. This is a fun book! I would recommend it to any dog lover. And, I think Ms. Barnwall has made people think about what they have to offer dogs as companions, rather than what dogs have to offer humans as servants. Very interesting!

It's a 'Keeper'! And it's THE gift for dog-lovers!

Finally, I can set aside all of my concerns about feeling biased about the 'special' characteristics of our 4-legged companion. It's in print; in the breed; in the stars!! I can now speak with more certainty and direct the skeptics to this delightful, insightful book.

This is my new bible in selecting dogs from now on!

Just read an advance copy of Cosmic Canines and it was marvelous! It is amazing, that after so many years raising and training dogs, that something has come out that makes sense of so many questions on dog behavior that I have had over the years. It isn't even in print yet and I am waiting to see what is next from Ms. Barnewall. "Cosmic Canines" has solved at least a half dozen my Christmas shopping problems!