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

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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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.

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

Fire Dog: Intelligent, hardworking, and sincere.

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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. 

Lucky things for Dogs

Colors: Green, red, purple

Numbers: 3, 4, 9

Mineral: Emerald

Unlucky things for Dogs

Colors: Blue, brown

Numbers: 1, 7, 8

Other Zodiac Animals

• Year of the Rat
• Year of the Pig
• Year of the Monkey
• Year of the Rabbit
• Year of the Horse
• Year of the Tiger
• Year of the Ox
• Year of the Dragon
• Year of the Snake
• Year of the Rooster
• Year of the Goat