If you were born in 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042 (or the same animal year before that), you are a Dog. Note that the Chinese year begins at Lunar New Year in late January or February, so if you were born in early January or February, check the exact date — your sign may be the previous year's animal.
Dog strengths
- Loyal
- Honest
- Responsible
- Kind
- Protective
Watch-outs
- Anxious
- Pessimistic
- Stubborn
- Over-critical
The Dog personality
The Dog is faithful, honest, and deeply principled. Dogs are loyal friends and fierce defenders of fairness, valuing trust above all — though they can be anxious and quick to worry. The loyal, honest protector you can always count on.
Dog compatibility
In Chinese astrology, the Dog gets along best with the Tiger and Horse — together they form one of the four compatibility trines. The hardest match is the Dragon, the Dog's traditional clash. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
Dog luck
Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 9. Lucky colors: green, red, purple.
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