Ever wondered if certain traits about your dog are pre-destined? Turns out that man’s best friend, just like their human counterparts, have traits that tie directly to their astrological background.

Aries (March 21-April 20): Aries dogs are born explorers. This means that you’d better keep an eye on your Ram, as he’ll make a run for it the second you open the back door. Aries dogs are extremely loyal and tend to dislike major changes (rearrangement of furniture, new types of pet food).

Taurus (April 21-May 20): Taurus pooches are known for their love of luxury. This makes your dog a big fan of costumes, lush puppy beds, and your satin bed sheets. Taurus dogs are gentle and have a high tolerance for playful children.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Dogs of the Gemini persuasion have more energy than they know how to handle. Don’t be fooled by these charmers, as Gemini pooches will try to manipulate you with sad puppy eyes and woeful expressions.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): A Cancer dog immediately assumes that he’s part of the family. Full of nervous energy, your Cancer pup can be a bit moody when you don’t treat him like he’s just as important as your firstborn.

Leo (July 23-Aug 22): Dogs who are born under the Leo sign are both leaders and class clowns. Leos love to show off and will whine if you don’t pay attention to every move he or she makes.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22): If you’re looking for a dog who is concerned with cleanliness, a Virgo pup is your best choice. Easy to train, your Virgo dog loves to learn new things.

Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22): Libra dogs are clever and crafty, which means you should never leave something desirable in the middle of the table because your Libra pooch will find a way to get it. Watch out for Libra’s stubbornness, as you might find yourself spending a lot of time coaxing your dog to perform simple tasks.

Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 22): The loyal Scorpio pooch is helpful and loving. Charming and entertaining, your Scorpio dog will never let you stay down in the dumps for too long.

Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21): Easily teachable, Sagittarius dogs are fun to train and live up to the expectations most people have about raising a puppy. Sagittarius dogs are hunters, but will not harm other animals unless threatened.

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 20): The word that describes a Capricorn dog best is “wise”. Your Capricorn puppy will often seem knowledgeable beyond his years, especially when he makes the effort to corral other pets. Capricorn dogs are also excellent sheep dogs and cattle herders.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb 19): Try talking to your Aquarius dog and you’ll find that your pup can actually understand what you’re saying. Aquarius pooches only need to be punished once before they get the point.

Pisces (Feb 20-March 20): If you want to make your Pisces dog happy, take him to the water. An outdoor lover, your Pisces pooch often paces restlessly until you let him release his energy. Keep an eye on this one, as Pisces dogs tend to be more accident-prone than dogs born under other signs.