Identifying Lucky Dogs: Traits of a Prosperous Pup
Generally, the traits of a lucky and prosperous dog often include ears that droop forward, a reddish-yellow coat, a red tongue, and a yellow body with a white face. Four Traits of a Dog That Brings Good Fortune 1. Ears that Droop Forward There are old sayings about choosing dogs: "A dog that brings wealth has a protruding skull and ears drooping down with a rounded top" and "A dog that protects the home has a solid skull and ears drooping with a flat top". These sayings suggest that dogs with ears that droop forward are believed to bring wealth and protect the home. These are called 'wealth ears.' Interestingly, lucky cats also have forward-facing ears, symbolizing the welcoming of wealth. 2. Yellow or Reddish Coat Ancestors believed that yellow and red dogs were auspicious. Yellow likely symbolized the color of copper coins and gold, thus yellow dogs were associated with wealth. Red dogs, on the other hand, were seen as majestic and rare. Dogs resembling li...