Dog is the eleventh zodiac in the 12 Chinese zodiacs. It’s associated with the earthly branch Xu (戌), which corresponds to the hours 7-9 in the evening. In terms of Yin and Yang, the zodiac Dog is Yang.

Years of the Dog

Years of the Dog	Period	Associated Element	Yin/Yang	Heavenly Stems
1934	Feb.14,1934 - Feb.3,1935	Wood	Yang	Jia Xu
1946	Feb.2,1946 - Jan.21,1947	Fire	Yang	Bing Xu
1958	Feb.18,1958 - Feb.7,1959	Earth	Yang	Wu Xu
1970	Feb.6,1970 - Jan.26,1971	Metal	Yang	Geng Xu
1982	Jan.25,1982 - Feb.12,1983	Water	Yang	Ren Xu
1994	Feb.10,1994 - Jan.30,1995	Wood	Yang	Jia Xu
2006	Jan.29,2006 - Feb.17,2007	Fire	Yang	Bing Xu
2018	Feb.16,2018 - Feb.4,2019	Earth	Yang	Wu Xu
2030	Feb.3,2030 - Jan.22,2031	Metal	Yang	Geng Xu

Dog People’s Personality

Strengths

1. Upright, great-hearted, helpful, and value friendships and families;

2. Discreet, dutiful, modest, loyal;

3. Honest, simple, compassionate;

4. Hardworking, ambitious, smart, and dedicated;

5. Quick-witted, agile, and humorous.

Weaknesses

1. Irritable, dependent, and worrisome;

2. Impractical, critical, lack of execution and judgment;

3. Suspicious and self-reclusive.

Characteristics of Dog Men

In life: men born in years of dog are honest and straightforward. They always make people feel that they are enthusiastic and energetic. The fact is they are sensitive inside.

In a relationship: dog men are caring and loyal to their spouse and friends. They like to spend a lot of time maintaining those relationships.

In career: dog men are responsible and prudent in work. They always try their best to apply their talent and perform well.

Characteristics of Dog Women

In life: dog women are emotional, social, brave, upright, loyal, and independent. They don’t pursue fashion, but they have a unique appreciation of aesthetics. Most dog women like outdoor activities and nature.

In relationships: dog women are loyal, warm, dedicated, and caring. They don’t usually express their feelings; they just like to be there for others silently.

In career: women born in years of dog are hardworking, steady, and persistent. Rather than setting a high ambition, they like to settle on a stable job and simple life.

Dogs and Western Astrology Sign

	Dog
Aries	Kind, honest, incalculably, straightforward, hardworking, and disciplined.
Taurus	Enthusiastic, competent, lack of confidence, and captious.
Gemini	Lively, frivolous, loyal, and altruistic.
Cancer	Sensitive and nice.
Leo	Subjective, enduring, and loyal.
Virgo	Upright, responsible, and hardworking.
Libra	Altruistic, idealistic, dignified, intelligent, and modest.
Scorpio	Kind-hearted, sincere, and clear-minded.
Sagittarius	Adventurous, enthusiastic, sincere, loyal, and respectful.
Capricorn	Conservative, eloquent, charming, mysterious, and humorous.
Aquarius	Considerate, caring, and helpful.
Pisces	Soft outside, adamant inside, and stressful.

Dogs and Five Elements

Types of Tiger	Years	Characteristics
Wood Dog	1934, 1994	Wood dogs are very independent and dignified. They like to undertake all the works by themselves. Only after middle years can they realize the importance of friends.
Metal Dog	1970, 2030	Metal dogs are conservative, introverted, and steady. They are suitable for works with less creation required.
Water Dog	1922, 1982,	Water dogs are strategical, clear-minded, and disciplined. They know exactly what they want and how to get it. Therefore, water dogs are often accomplished at a young age.
Fire Dog	1946, 2006	Fire dogs are ideal, ambitious, and aggressive. They are often born of humble parentage, but their hard work pays.
Earth Dog	1958, 2018	Earth dogs are persistent in both relationships and works. Once they decided something, they will put everything they have to achieve the goal.

Dogs with Different Blood Type

Dogs with Blood Type A

Strengths: honest, reliable, loyal, grateful, upright;

Weaknesses: too straightforward and blunt.

Dogs with Blood Type B

Strengths: persistent, steady, upright, talented, and caring;

Weaknesses: stubborn, capricious, and insensitive.

Dogs with Blood Type AB

Strengths: Tender, kind, meticulous, sensitive, helpful, hardworking, responsible, modest, generous, and caring.

Weaknesses: serious, unfriendly, intimidating, too discreet, and indecisive.

Dogs with Blood Type O

Strengths: loyal, smart, brave, optimistic, upright, meticulous, rational, and social.

Weaknesses: emotionally unstable, impatient, indecisive, dignified, and competitive.

Dogs’ Love Compatibility

Each zodiac has its characteristics. Love compatibility of Chinese zodiacs takes these characteristics, five elements, and the horoscope into account to predict the best and worst matches. Refer to the following table for Dogs’ best matches.

Rat

Ox

Tiger

Rabbit

Dragon

Snake

Horse

Goat

Monkey

Rooster

Dog

Pig

Dog

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Good Matches: Tiger, Rabbit, Horse.

Bad Matches: Goat, Dragon, Rooster, Ox.

Lucky and Unlucky Things for Dog People

Lucky Things for Dogs

Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9

Lucky Colors: green, red, purple

Lucky Flowers: rose, oncidium, cymbidium orchids

Lucky Directions: east, southeast, south

Things to be avoided

Unlucky numbers: 1, 6, 7

Unlucky Colors: blue, white, golden

Unlucky Direction: north, west

Suitable Jobs and Careers for Dogs

Best Career for Dogs: steel industry

Dog people are suitable for jobs that require face-to-face contact with people and high ability in dealing with things straightforwardly, including nursing, accounting, computer operation, public service, and law. However, the most suitable career for dog people is the steel industry. This career is simple, stable, and requires a lot of persistence, which is perfect for dog people.

Best Business for Dogs: home decoration and furniture.

Dog people are tasty, romantic, and enthusiastic. They have a unique appreciation for decorations, which will be very helpful for them in the home decoration and furniture business.

Who is the Best Business Partner for Dogs?

Dog and Rat	Good partners, trust, respect, and rely on each other.
Dog and Ox	Bad partners, apathetic to each other.
Dog and Tiger	Great partners in both marriage and work.
Dog and Rabbit	Good partners in both marriage and work.
Dog and Dragon	Bad partners, can’t trust each other.
Dog and Snake	Good partners, respect each other.
Dog and Horse	Great partners in both marriage and career.
Dog and Goat	Average partners can tolerate each other.
Dog and Monkey	Good partners, respect, and trust each other.
Dog and Rooster	Bad partners, have misunderstandings.
Dog and Dog	Good partners can work for a mutual goal.
Dog and Pig	Average partners, have no serious misunderstanding but can’t work for long.

How to Build a Relationship with Dogs?

1. Be Composed

Dog people are often impulsive and impatient. To get along with them, you need to be calm and composed when they are hurried. In this way, you can help them to resume their calmness as well.

2. Be Honest

Dogs may have a short temper; they are upright, enthusiastic, and frank. If you want to be friends with dogs for a long time, you need to be honest with them.

3. Be Sincere

Dog people hate tricks and hypocrisy. If you have a dog friend, you must be sincere and authentic with them.

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