Dogs are the principled protectors of the zodiac, driven by loyalty, fairness, and a deep need to do the right thing. You are sincere and dependable, the friend who shows up in a crisis and defends the people you love without hesitation. That same conscientiousness can make you anxious and quick to expect the worst, and you trust slowly until someone has truly earned it.
Years of the Dog
If you were born in 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030 (or any year 12 apart from these), your Chinese zodiac sign is the Dog. Its fixed element is Earth and its energy is Yang.
Dog in love
In love you are devoted, honest, and steadfast, offering a partner the kind of loyalty most people only dream about. You take relationships seriously and protect them fiercely, but your wariness means a new partner has to prove they are trustworthy first. Once you feel secure, you love wholeheartedly and stay through anything, asking only for honesty and faithfulness in return.
Dog compatibility
The Dog is most compatible with the Rabbit and the Tiger and the Horse, and clashes most with the Dragon. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Loyal
- Honest
- Protective
- Fair
- Sincere
Weaknesses
- Anxious
- Pessimistic
- Stubborn
- Wary
Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 9. Lucky colors: Green, Red, Purple.
FAQ
What years are the year of the Dog?
Recent years of the Dog are 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle.
What is the Dog personality like?
Dogs are the principled protectors of the zodiac, driven by loyalty, fairness, and a deep need to do the right thing. You are sincere and dependable, the friend who shows up in a crisis and defends the people you love without hesitation. That same conscientiousness can make you anxious and quick to expect the worst, and you trust slowly until someone has truly earned it.
Who is the Dog most compatible with?
The Dog is most compatible with the Rabbit and the Tiger and the Horse, and clashes most with the Dragon.
What is the Dog like in love?
In love you are devoted, honest, and steadfast, offering a partner the kind of loyalty most people only dream about. You take relationships seriously and protect them fiercely, but your wariness means a new partner has to prove they are trustworthy first. Once you feel secure, you love wholeheartedly and stay through anything, asking only for honesty and faithfulness in return.