Year of the Dog
Dog is the eleventh in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac animals. The recent Years of the Dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042...
Dog is men's good friend who can understand the human spirit and obey its master, whether he is wealthy or not. Chinese people regard it as an auspicious animal. If a dog happens to come to a house, it symbolizes the coming of fortune. In Chinese legend, the invincible God Erlang has a loyal dog partner to help him capture monsters.
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: Xu
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): Tu (Earth)
Yin Yang: Yang
Years of the Dog
People born in the years below are considered born in the year of the Dog and they are often called Dogs. Dogs in different years may have different characters because they have various elements from metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
As Chinese zodiac is based on the Chinese lunar calendar, people who born in January or February maybe were not born in the year of the Dog in the lunar calendar. Want to confirm your real zodiac sign? Just check the chart below or fill your birthdays in “Find your Chinese Zodiac”.
| Dog Year | Start | End | Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | Jan.28,1922 | Feb.15,1923 | Water |
| 1934 | Feb.14,1934 | Feb.3,1935 | Wood |
| 1946 | Feb.2,1946 | Jan.21,1947 | Fire |
| 1958 | Feb.18,1958 | Feb.7,1959 | Earth |
| 1970 | Feb.6,1970 | Jan.26,1971 | Metal |
| 1982 | Jan.25,1982 | Feb.12,1983 | Water |
| 1994 | Feb.10,1994 | Jan.30,1995 | Wood |
| 2006 | Jan.29,2006 | Feb.17,2007 | Fire |
| 2018 | Feb.16,2018 | Feb.4,2019 | Earth |
| 2030 | Feb.3,2030 | Jan.22,2031 | Metal |
Lucky Signs for People Born in Dog Year
Lucky Things for Dogs:
Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9 Lucky Colors: green, red, purple Lucky Flowers: rose, oncidium, cymbidium orchids Lucky Directions: east, southeast, southThings Should be Avoided:
Unlucky Numbers: 1, 6, 7 Unlucky Colors: blue, white, golden Unlucky Direction: north, westPersonality: Dogs are honest, loyal, reliable, and quick-witted
The biggest characteristics of Dogs are loyalty and honesty. In fact, Dog people are cautious by nature, which means it may take a comparably long time for Dogs to accept new friends. However, once Dogs accept a friend, they will be very loyal to the friends and always be supportive. Dogs are loyal friends, honest lovers and reliable families.
Though being just and honest, Dogs are also very critical and sometimes make a sharp criticism. They are not good at taking the whole picture to consider things, which may lead to misunderstanding and blame their own mistakes on others.
Though being just and honest, Dogs are also very critical and sometimes make a sharp criticism. They are not good at taking the whole picture to consider things, which may lead to misunderstanding and blame their own mistakes on others.
- Strengths: Brave, loyal, responsible, clever, lively
- Weaknesses: Sensitive, conservative, stubborn, emotional
- Dog Men: Men born in the year of the Dog are observant and straightforward. The outgoing characteristics always make them popular among friends and colleagues. However, they may feel sensitive inside and cannot stand any ambiguity. The stubbornness endows them the ability to march forward courageously and never give up easily.
- Dog Women: Women in the year of the Dog are very cautious. It is hard for them to trust anyone easily but they will try their best to help trusted friends. And they care about their families deeply. Sometimes they may be a little sensitive, especially when enraged. But in most time, they care about others’ feelings and are adept at working with people.
- Personality by Five Elements: Which Type of 'Dog' Are You?
Based on 5 basic elements, people born in different years of Dog show diverse traits and horoscope. See what kind of Dogs you are.
| Types | Years of Birth | Personality Traits |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Dog | 1934, 1994 | Honest, reliable, considerate, having a strong feeling for justice. |
| Fire Dog | 1946, 2006 | Kind-hearted, cautious, working in a down-to-earth way. |
| Earth Dog | 1958, 2018 | Persistent, meticulously attentive, with good fortune in wealth. |
| Metal Dog | 1910, 1970 | Conservative, accommodating, strong sense of self-respect. |
| Water Dog | 1922, 1982 | Foresighted, responsible, but some self-centered. |
- Dog’s Personality by Blood Types
• Blood Type O: With high self-esteem, they are competitive in work and love the idea of freedom. Outstanding work abilities and good tempers make them achieve a lot.
• Blood Type A: They are faithful and genuine but may not be very eloquent. It makes their popularity among friends but also brings some troubles at work.
• Blood Type B: Persistence and justice are defining characteristics. They always try to achieve success by their own efforts and abhor evils as deadly foes.
• Blood Type AB: With high self-control and prudence in their nature, they always obtain bosses’ recognition but they are prone to be less communicative in life.
Love Compatibility of the Dog
The Chinese zodiac can not only tell you about the personality but can also predict the love compatibility in some way. Fill in your partner’s name and birthday, and test if you find your soulmate.
- Best Matches: Rabbit
Rabbits have the best love compatibility with Dogs. And Dogs are easily attracted by them as Rabbits are always gentle and considerate. Compared to Dogs, they care more about the details. Dogs and Rabbits just complement each other when they make up a family. - Bad Matches: Dragon, Sheep, Rooster
Different personalities cause many conflicts in their daily life when dogs get along with Dragons, Sheep, or Roosters. It may be a little hard for them to have smooth communication and share inner true feelings when dating with people of these three signs.
- How to Get along with Dogs
Most Dogs are not good at expressing, which sometimes makes it difficult for others to feel their passion. So if you are too hasty and aggressive, they may not feel so comfortable. Dogs tend to be more thoughtful when being in a relationship so it is suggested to create a romantic environment and carefully arrange your date when getting along with Dogs. Also, remember to be genuine as Dogs hate all the cheats and betrayals.
Jobs & Careers for Dogs
- Best Jobs: Lawyers, judges, teachers, doctors, civil servants, programmers, advertising planners, bloggers…
Dogs are always observant and have a strong sense of justice, so that they can quickly pick up useful information from the daily lives. The characteristics make Dogs suitable to do jobs like lawyers and judges. As Dogs are straightforward, they like to work with people face to face so that they can go straight to the point. Jobs like teachers and doctors are also their favorite. What’s more, the persistence of dogs makes them try their best in work, qualified to do competitive jobs like civil servants, programmers, bloggers and advertising planners.
Dog's Fortune in 2025
Dog's fortune in 2025 is at a medium level in every aspect. They could get the help of benefactors who are able to take them out of trouble at work. Businessmen are lucky to meet ideal partners who would help a lot for their business expansion. "Dogs" are also advised to improve job skills for more achievements. For financial stability, controlling expenses and increasing income may be essential. Besides, it is recommended to learn fundamental financial management knowledge and start a side business. Married people seem to be not lucky in their love and relationships. They may need to mend fences with partners through patient communication. Health conditions are expected to be good. Be sure to follow traffic rules when going out to avoid accidents.
- Career: They would be able to win abundant opportunities with unremitting efforts and have the chance to get promoted. Someone helpful would give a hand when they are in trouble.
- Wealth: The wealth fortune seems to be not bad. Salary increase is possible due to the promotion to a higher position, but saving spending is still advised for stable financial status. If time and energy permit, learn some knowledge about finance management.
- Relationships: It may be a lucky year for people dating someone, who are advised to take the opportunity to have a wedding ceremony, and singles are likely to be pursued.
- Education: Students enjoy gratifying study fortune. They are expected to make great progress under the guidance of their parents and with the help of teachers.
- Health: It may be easy for people with Chinese zodiac Dog sign to keep in good physical condition by getting enough rest and taking regular exercise and checkups.
Famous People: Dog Zodiac Eminent Personalities
Stan Lee: December 28, 1922, Water Dog
Donald Trump: June 14, 1946, Fire Dog
Michael Jackson: August 29, 1958, Earth Dog
Madonna: August 16, 1958, Earth Dog
Kim Jong-un: January 8, 1983, Water Dog
Justin Bieber: March 1, 1994, Wood Dog
Donald Trump: June 14, 1946, Fire Dog
Michael Jackson: August 29, 1958, Earth Dog
Madonna: August 16, 1958, Earth Dog
Kim Jong-un: January 8, 1983, Water Dog
Justin Bieber: March 1, 1994, Wood Dog
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