Dog Chinese Zodiac: Personality, Years & Compatibility
Loyal · Honest · Protective. Everything about the Dog in the Chinese zodiac — character, career fit, love, lucky numbers and every Dog year from 1900 to 2043.
Dog at a glance
The Dog character
The Dog is the sign of loyalty. Dog people are the ones who stay, who tell you the truth when it would be easier not to, and who take it personally when someone is treated unfairly.
Dogs have a strong sense of right and wrong and a low tolerance for dishonesty. They are dependable, modest about their own achievements and fiercely protective of the people they count as theirs. Their weak point is anxiety: a Dog who sees a problem coming can worry about it long and loudly, and can become pessimistic about people who have not earned it.
- Loyal and dependable without being asked
- Strong moral instinct
- Protective of friends and family
- Good listener
- Prone to worry and pessimism
- Distrustful until proven otherwise
- Can be judgmental about others' choices
Dog at work
Dogs do well in law, policing and public service, medicine, teaching, HR, social work and any role with a clear ethical core. They struggle in environments that reward ruthlessness.
Dog in love
Serious, faithful and slow to trust. A Dog commits for good once they are sure, and expects honesty above everything. They need a partner who understands that their worrying is a form of caring.
Dog years
| Year | Cycle position | Year element |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 10 / 60 cycle | Wood |
| 1946 | 22 / 60 cycle | Fire |
| 1958 | 34 / 60 cycle | Earth |
| 1970 | 46 / 60 cycle | Metal |
| 1982 | 58 / 60 cycle | Water |
| 1994 | 10 / 60 cycle | Wood |
| 2006 | 22 / 60 cycle | Fire |
| 2018 | 34 / 60 cycle | Earth |
Full list: 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042.
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