Chinese Zodiac Sign
Dog
狗 · Gǒu
The Dog is the guardian. Dog years are associated with loyalty, fairness, and a strong reaction to anything that feels dishonest.
Dog Personality
- Loyal
- Fair
- Protective
- Sincere
- Watchful
Dogs pick a side and stay there. They remember who was kind and who was not. Anxiety can sit under the loyalty — they scan for problems because they feel responsible for the people they love.
Strengths
- Integrity
- Reliability
- Moral courage
Weaknesses
- Worry
- Blunt judgment
- Difficulty letting go of injustice
Love
Once a Dog trusts you, they are in for the long run. They need honesty more than romance-novel intensity. Betrayal is not easily rewritten as a lesson.
Career
Law, teaching, public service, security, healthcare, and advocacy fit well. They burn out in cultures that reward office politics over fair work.
Compatibility
Dog Years
Lunar years of the Dog. If you were born in January or February, confirm with the Chinese Zodiac Calculator or check the exact Chinese Zodiac Years Chart. Every Dog year also carries one of the five elements — look up yours on the Chinese Zodiac Element Calculator.
2030 · 2018 · 2006 · 1994 · 1982 · 1970 · 1958 · 1946 · 1934
Other signs
Keep Exploring
- Chinese Zodiac Calculator — confirm this sign from an exact birthday, including January and February dates.
- Chinese Zodiac Element Calculator — see whether your Dog year is Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, or Water.
- Chinese Zodiac Years Chart — Lunar New Year dates and the full animal-and-element chart.
- Dog Compatibility — compare this sign with a partner, friend, or family member.