<p>I have one kid who is a lovable dog. Teachers loved him. He was loyal, friendly, tail-wagging, not necessarily the brightest or most outstanding but enough to be appreciated, popular, everybody’s best friend, teacher-nominated for lots of stuff…</p>
<p>Another kid is a cat. Independent, aloof, superior acting, somewhat intimidating (can make people feel like an idiot sometimes), definitely not the teacher’s favorite, perfectly capable of taking care of themselves and therefore not needing to kiss up in any way.</p>
<p>So what is your kid? Turtle, hedgehog, fish, dog, cat, mouse, gerbil, snake, rabbit…???</p>
<p>Interesting… I never thought of my kids being animals ;), but I think my dog is a lovely child.
My D was born Scorpio under the Chinese calendar of the Snake, and I always said it’s better having her as a friend than as an enemy.</p>
<p>My S is a scorpio too! Not sure of his Chinese sign (he was born in '87). The pet thing is just another way of looking at personalities.<br>
I’m a Sheltie, myself. A little herder. Quiet, loyal, responsible. Not sure about the color, though. Either tri-color or sable.</p>
<p>yep, D is the loveable dog that everyone knows and loves. </p>
<p>S might be a boa- he is invisible unless you are looking for him; quiet; strong when he wants to be. Misunderstood by many. Doesn’t bite unless highly provoked or very hungry. Needs a warm environment to thrive. Hugs tight when you least expect it.</p>
<p>Interesting idea for a thread…I have one Jack Russell terrier (son) who’s smart, high strung and a major pain in the butt, and a sweet lovable easy as pie Golden Retriever. (daughter)…Two “pets” who couldn’t be more different! My third pet is a real dog…a Havanese…very much like my son. They keep me on my toes!</p>
<p>Strangely, I would describe both my children as standard poodles: highly intelligent, a challenge to teach, independent-minded, and high maintenance.</p>
<p>Of course, I adore standard poodles… I have two of them (real dogs).</p>
<p>Younger son: Boston Terrier - an enthusiastic ball of energy as well as a gentle lap dog - depends what grabs his interest. Very playful and good with children. Expect a younger BT to be more “Tigger-like” than an older model. Good with other pets although it will try to be “the Boss”. Easily trained. They enjoy short walks, but also love to romp in the yard. Very low maintenance - just wipe it clean and let it go. </p>
<p>Older son: Brittany - an intelligent hunting dog as well as a favorite family pet. It gets along well with children and other pets. It likes activity, both physical and mental, and loves to be a part of the family. Easily trained the Brittany will quickly become the least of any behavioral problems in the family. A good small house or apartment dog, but hates to be left alone for lengthy periods. Likes plenty of walks, social interaction with people and other dogs, and should be brushed weekly.</p>
<p>According to our pet book, "Reptiles and amphibians are all very high maintenance animals and typically require a great deal of expensive and highly specialized equipment ". :D</p>
<p>Another quick search on Iguanas: "It is not a good idea to let the iguana roam freely around the house. They can damage furniture, knock over lamps, tear up electrical wiring, and destroy carpeting. "</p>
<p>“The Green Iguana is not all bad though. It can be a very good pet if cared for responsibly and properly. The only way to keep an iguana successfully is through education and lots of dedication.”</p>
<p>If you are like me, you may not be sure what pet your child is. Or perhaps you know that he/she runs to something a little more unusual than your typical domestic pets. I found an animal personality website that describes the personalities of 50 different kinds of animals and includes an animal personality test. </p>
<p>I think my son might be a warthog: Bright Strong Brave Industrious Driven Blunt Pompous Explosive Aggressive Cranky. Although certainly much better looking. “A conversation with a warthog can be akin to banging one’s head against a termite-mound…”</p>
<p>Yes, that would be DS. One “celebrity” example given was Newt Gingrich (sigh!)</p>
<p>Mathson: Hedgehog. Cute but a bit prickly. Nocturnal. Omnivorous, but not big on meat. Solitary except during mating season. (We’re still waiting!)</p>
<p>Mathson’s little brother: Mutt. Smart, adaptable, a little funny looking, but basically cute, eager to please.</p>
<p>Funny question, since in a recommendation written for her by her soccer coach last year, my dd was described as a Jack Russel terrier. We hadn’t seen the letter until a coach at one of the D3 schools she was looking at told her about it, and said she’d love a team full of Jack Russels, lol!</p>
<p>I’m still mulling over what pet ds would be, he has such a tapestry of qualities I can’t nail him down to one!</p>
<p>Oh, I adore that link. Sent it off to my kids to see how they’d name themselves. I didn’t tell them I thought they were owl, gazelle and duck. </p>
<p>My “owl” son picked out “Otter” for himself. So I’ll ponder that for a time.</p>
<p>I know that actors use these animal characterizations when they try to work up the inner character of a new part they must perform. Fascinating!!!</p>