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Year of the Dog Chinese Horoscope: Personality, predictions and characteristics

Year of the Dog

THE Dog represents loyalty and courage in the Chinese zodiac. 

Some of the years of the Dog are: 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, and 2030.

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The Dog is highly loyal and courageous in the zodiac
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The Dog is highly loyal and courageous in the zodiac

What does the Dog mean in the zodiac?

The Dog is the 11th animal of the Chinese zodiac.

It represents sincerity and kindness but they can also be highly cautious and too prudent. 

Legend has it that the emperor was hosting a party and claimed that whoever arrived first would hold a spot in the Chinese zodiac.

Legend has it that each animal has its zodiac position due to their arrival to a party the Jade emperor was throwing
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Legend has it that each animal has its zodiac position due to their arrival to a party the Jade emperor was throwingCredit: The Sun

The Monkey, Rooster and Dog were in another country helping a god defeat evil spirits.

They arrived at the same time to the party and the Jade Emperor went by the order they met the god in the other country. 

The Dog was crowned the 11th sign of the zodiac. 

Each sign has its own specific years and characteristics
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Each sign has its own specific years and characteristics

The Chinese zodiac includes 12 animals such as the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Goat, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog and the Pig.

Some notable Dogs in the zodiac include , Bill Clinton, and

The Chinese zodiac includes 12 animals
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The Chinese zodiac includes 12 animals
President Trump is a Dog in the Chinese zodiac
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President Trump is a Dog in the Chinese zodiacCredit: Splash News

What are the characteristics of the Dog?

Dogs will never abandon their friends, family or work.

They pride themselves in being honest and fair and are always willing to help others. 

Bill Clinton is a notable Dog in the zodiac
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Bill Clinton is a notable Dog in the zodiacCredit: The Mega Agency

However, they can be highly anxious and very decisive which can backfire when it comes to bad choices. 

They are respected and highly popular among crowds.

Types of Dogs and their characteristics

Each zodiac sign has its own element: Earth, Wood, Fire, Metal and Water, which add more uniqueness to it.

Wood Dog: Sincere, reliable, considerate, understanding, and patient. 

The Wood Dog is reliable and considerate
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The Wood Dog is reliable and considerate

Fire Dog: Intelligent, hardworking, and sincere.

The Fire Dog is sincere and intelligent
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The Fire Dog is sincere and intelligent

Earth Dog: Communicative, serious, and responsible when it comes to work.

The Earth Dog is communicative and good at responsibilities
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The Earth Dog is communicative and good at responsibilities

Metal Dog: Conservative, desirable, cautious, and always ready to help others.

The Metal Dog can be cautious and desirable by others
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The Metal Dog can be cautious and desirable by others

Water Dog: Brave and self-centered, sometimes selfish, but well-versed in dealing with financial issues.

The Water Dog can appear to be selfish and self-centered
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The Water Dog can appear to be selfish and self-centered

Compatibility

The Dog is most compatible with the Rabbit, Tiger, or Horse. 

Dogs love how kind Rabbits can be and the Rabbit supports any of the Dog’s ventures. 

Considering that Dogs can sometimes be pessimistic, the Tiger will reassure it in exchange for loyalty the Dog can provide. 

The Dog is most compatible with the Horse and the Tiger
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The Dog is most compatible with the Horse and the Tiger

Horses and Dogs are able to understand each other and respect differing opinions.

However, Dogs are least compatible with the Dragon, Ox, or Goat. 

Each zodiac sign has their own complement to it
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Each zodiac sign has their own complement to it

Dogs and Dragons will never see eye-to-eye and they have trouble trusting one another. 

The Ox and the Dog will not establish warmth in their relationship and their lack of shared interests may cause too many arguments. 

Dogs and Goats can get along but it is not always likely. 

Kim Jong-un is a Dog in the zodiac
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Kim Jong-un is a Dog in the zodiacCredit: Reuters

Lucky things for Dogs

Colors: Green, red, purple

Numbers: 3, 4, 9

Mineral: Emerald

Unlucky things for Dogs

Colors: Blue, brown

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The next year of the Dog is in 2030
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The next year of the Dog is in 2030

Numbers: 1, 7, 8

Other Zodiac Animals

The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac
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The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac
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