Chinese zodiac
Year of the Dog
People born in Dog years (1994, 2006, 2018, 2030…) are traditionally associated with traits like loyal, honest, kind. The cycle repeats every 12 years.
Dog years
197019821994200620182030
Dog traits
loyalhonestkindresponsible
Dog compatibility
By the traditional trines:
FAQ — Dog
Which years are Dog years?
Recent Dog years: 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030 (the cycle repeats every 12 years).
What are the traits of the Dog?
Traits associated with the Dog: loyal, honest, kind, responsible.
Which animals is the Dog compatible with?
By the traditional trines, the Dog matches best with: Tiger, Horse.
When does the Chinese year begin?
The Chinese year begins at Chinese New Year (late January – mid-February), not January 1. Someone born in January or early February may belong to the previous year’s animal.