Dog/Capricorn and Dog/Aquarius meet at 86–91%, the boring-prude Canine encounters the resourceful Aquarian Dog. Both halves are loyal. Both halves are reserved. One needs candy and flowers; the other needs the savings account. Together you build something quietly inventive.
Chemistry is restrained on Dog/Capricorn's side and warmer than expected on Dog/Aquarius's. Dog/Capricorn brings the canon-flagged stiffness that needs coaxing; Dog/Aquarius brings the resourceful Aquarian devotion. The bedroom requires patience. Once Dog/Capricorn loosens, both halves are surprised.
Conversation is brief on both sides. Dog/Capricorn intimidates with taciturnity; Dog/Aquarius investigates without performing. Both halves listen well. The risk: with both halves so economical, real warmth has to be deliberately voiced.
Friction lives in money and rigidity. Dog/Aquarius's hand-to-mouth tendency collides with Dog/Capricorn's dignified standards. When Dog/Aquarius takes pity on somebody Dog/Capricorn doesn't approve of, the corseted side disapproves silently and the chill descends.
Dog/Capricorn learns from Dog/Aquarius that resourcefulness is dignity in disguise; Dog/Aquarius learns from Dog/Capricorn that the canon's exact prescription, squirrel away nuts for winter, is real. Both halves end up steadier.
At 86–91%, this is a quietly competent pairing. Dog/Capricorn and Dog/Aquarius build a loyal, inventive life. Both halves should remember to actually enjoy it.