Getting the Idea
Okay, so this whole thing started when my neighbor got this really fussy, particular little terrier mix. Sweet dog, honestly, but man, it had quirks. Like, it would refuse to walk on wet grass, nudged its water bowl if the water wasn’t fresh enough, and seriously rearranged the blanket on its bed just so. My neighbor joked, “This one’s definitely a Virgo dog!”
It got me thinking. Astrology stuff for dogs? Sounded kinda out there, but hey, why not dig in? I love figuring out my own dogs’ weird quirks anyway. Maybe there was some pattern.
Diving Down the Rabbit Hole
First stop? My go-to sources: books I trust and a couple of breeder forums I lurk on. Then, obviously, the wild west of dog blogs and general astrology sites. Typed in stuff like “Virgo dogs” and “dog astrology traits”. Found a whole bunch of folks saying similar things about dogs born under Virgo (late August to late September).
What kept popping up?
- Clean Freaks: Supposedly hates mess, might even avoid puddles. Okay, that tracked with the neighbor’s dog.
- Picky Eaters: Finicky, sensitive tummies. Seen that!
- Smart Cookies: Quick learners, love training sessions. Cool.
- Detail-Obsessed: Notices everything, gets bothered by minor changes. Yep.
- Service-Oriented: Wants to please, enjoys having a job. Makes sense.
Putting it to the Test with Max
Now, my old rescue mutt, Max? His exact birthday’s a mystery. Vet guessed maybe early September based on his teeth way back when. Close enough to Virgo territory for me to run some experiments!
Over a few weeks, I watched him like a hawk and tried some things:
- The Cleanliness Test: Spilled some kibble near his bowl on purpose. Didn’t eat it. Waited until I swept it up and put it back in the bowl. Then he chowed down. Point for Virgo!
- The Picky Eater Test: Switched his usual salmon kibble for a cheaper beef one one night. He sniffed it, walked away, and gave me The Look. Had to mix in a spoonful of wet food. Another point.
- The Detail Test: Moved his favorite snoozing bed about two feet to the left. He walked in, paused, looked confused, nudged it back almost to its original spot with his nose, then settled in. Major Virgo point!
- The Smart Cookie Test: Taught him a new “paw” trick. Nailed it in like three tries, super proud of himself. Definitely a point.
The Annoying Bits…
Look, seeing Max fit this mold so well was kinda spooky and fun. But here’s the thing they don’t tell you upfront, the flip side of that detail focus:
Virgo traits can be annoying as hell sometimes!
Max notices every single thing. Delivery guy at the door? Bark fest for five minutes. Slight change in routine? He gets visibly stressed. Drop a single crumb? He’ll whine near it until I pick it up. The need for routine is intense. Forget his walk time? He’ll pace, sigh dramatically, and stare holes into my head. That “cleanliness”? He licks his paws obsessively sometimes, needs reminders to stop. And the picky eating? Yeah, sometimes he just stares at his bowl like it offended him, won’t touch anything unless it’s exactly right.
Wrapping it Up
So, do I believe dogs born under Virgo have special cosmic traits? Not really. But is there a weirdly specific set of behaviours that shows up often enough in dogs during that time frame to make people notice? Absolutely!
The Verdict: Virgo dogs? They’re likely clever, love learning, and want to be helpful. But oh boy, they can be sensitive, obsessive about details, and seriously particular. You need patience – and maybe a really good vacuum cleaner.
Was it a perfect science project? Nah. Was it fascinating to see how much Max lined up with what folks were saying? Big time. Gives me a whole new layer of understanding for my finicky, smart, pain-in-the-butt best friend. Would I get another dog potentially born around Virgo season? Only if I stock up on lint rollers and puzzle toys first!
