| The twelve animals | |
|---|---|
| Rat | Ox |
| Tiger | Rabbit |
| Dragon | Snake |
| Horse | Sheep |
| Monkey | Rooster |
| Dog | Pig |
The Dog ( 狗 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.
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Years and associated five elements
Persons born within these date ranges for the zodiacal Dog bear the following elemental sign:
- 10 February, 1910 - 29 January, 1911: Metal Dog
- 28 January, 1922 - 15 February, 1923: Water Dog
- 14 February, 1934 - 2 February, 1935: Wood Dog
- 2 February, 1946 - 21 January, 1947: Fire Dog
- 18 February, 1958 - 7 February, 1959: Earth Dog
- 6 February, 1970 - 26 January, 1971: Metal Dog
- 25 January, 1982 - 12 February, 1983: Water Dog
- 10 February, 1994 - 30 January, 1995: Wood Dog
- 29 January, 2006 - 17 February, 2007: Fire Dog
- 2018 - 2019: Earth Dog
- 2030 - 2031: Metal Dog
Attributes
Like his animal namesake, people born under the sign of the Dog are very loyal. The Dog is the one who people are most likely to turn to when they need help. The Dog person will come through every time. That is because he/she is sensitive to others and empathizes with them, particularly if someone has suffered an injustice; he/she reacts quickly with the same feeling as though he/she had been personally offended. Friends know that they can rely upon their Dog friend to keep a promise or remain cool in a crisis. Dog types are honest, intelligent and straightforward. They will take on any responsibility that is given to them and you can be sure that they will do their job well. People born in this year tend to be difficult, upset and shocked more often than the other signs. Dog types do not tolerate weakness. They will work to push the weakness or the whole person with weakness out of their lives (or the pack) if the behavior continues. The dog is loyal, unselfish, and idealistic. They can sometimes be worriers and overly critical. Dogs go best with Tigers and Horses. Their friends are other Dogs and also Rabbits. Dogs get along worst with Dragons, whom they perceive as arrogant and all flash with no substance. Ideal Dog jobs: politician, detective, musician, teacher, writer, movie director
Traditional Dog attributes/associations
| Attribute | |
|---|---|
| Zodiac Location | 11th |
| Ruling hours | 7pm-9pm |
| Direction | West Northwest |
| Season and month | Autumn, October |
| Gemstone | Diamond |
| Color | Navy blue |
| Roughly equivalent western sign | Libra |
| Polarity | Yang |
| Positive Traits | Loyal, modest, dependable, generous, patient, intelligent, honest, attractive, well-meaning |
| Negative Traits | Nervous, quick-temper, restless, self-righteous, pessimistic, critical, petty, accusing |
| Countries |  Argentina,  Canada,  Ethiopia,  Ireland,  Australia,  New Zealand |
| Most Compatibility | Horse, Tiger, Pig |
| Semi-Compatibility | Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Snake, Dog |
| Incompatibility | Dragon, Monkey, Goat, Rooster |
