Year of the Dog
Year of the Dog
Years of the Dog include 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, and 2030... 2018 is classed as an Earth Dog year.
The Dog occupies the 11th position in the Chinese zodiac after the Rooster and before the Pig. In Chinese astrology, each year is related to a Chinese zodiac animal according to a 12-year cycle.
You will get the following information on this page:
Dog Years
People born in the following date ranges are believed to be born in a year of the Dog and are called Dogs.
Those born in January or February should take particular note of when Chinese New Year falls to confirm their birth sign. Each Dragon year also has one of five elements associated with it.
You can check the tablebelow or use our "Find YourChinese Zodiac Sign" tool to find your zodiac animal sign.
| Dog Year | When | Type of Dog |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | February 14, 1934 – February 3, 1935 | Wood Dog |
| 1946 | February 2, 1946 – January 21, 1947 | Fire Dog |
| 1958 | February 18, 1958 – February 7, 1959 | Earth Dog |
| 1970 | February 6, 1970 – January 26, 1971 | Gold Dog |
| 1982 | January 25, 1982 – February 12, 1983 | Water Dog |
| 1994 | February 10, 1994 – January 30, 1995 | Wood Dog |
| 2006 | January 29, 2006 – February 17, 2007 | Fire Dog |
| 2018 | February 16, 2018– February 4, 2019 | Earth Dog |
| 2030 | February 3, 2030 – January 22, 2031 | Gold Dog |
Lucky Things for People Born in a Year of the Dog
Things that will bring Dogs luck:
Things that Dogs should avoid:
The Dog's Personality: Loyal, Honest...
Dogs are loyal and honest, amiable and kind, cautious and prudent. Due to having a strong sense of loyalty and sincerity, Dogs will do everything for the person who they think is most important.
As Dogs are not good at communication, it is difficult for them to convey their thoughts to others. Therefore, Dogs tend to leave others with the impression that they have a stubborn personality.
Born with a good nature, Dogs do not tend to be criminals or seek dishonest gains. They just need a quiet life and a good family and, therefore, forget the ugliness in the world.
Dogs are always ready to help others and do not care about their own interests; but, if they find themselves betrayed by cunning people they will feel shocked and hurt.
When thrown into doubt, Dogs think the world is evil and complicated. Then they criticize sharply when making comments, and infer that all things are according to their pessimistic point of view.
Which Type of 'Dog' Are You?
In Chinese element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. For example, a Wood Dog comes once in a 60-year cycle.
It is theorized that a person's characteristics are decided by their birth year's zodiac animal sign and element. So there are five types of Dog, each with different characteristics.
| Type of Dog | Year of Birth | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Dog | 1934, 1994 | Sincere, reliable, considerate, understanding, and patient |
| Fire Dog | 1946, 2006 | Intelligent, hardworking, and sincere |
| Earth Dog | 1958, 2018 | Communicative, serious, and responsible in work |
| Gold Dog | 1910, 1970 | Conservative, desirable, cautious, and always ready to help others |
| Water Dog | 1922, 1982 | Brave and self-centered, even seemingly selfish; well-versed in dealing with financial issues |
Dogs' Love Compatibility
See below for the compatibility of the Dog with other animals, and find out if the Dog is compatible with your sign or not.
Each animal sign has its unique characteristics. Love compatibility within the Chinese zodiac animals works on the principle that only those whose characteristics match have good compatibility. Those who don't match need to put more effort into their relationships.
Is she/he compatible with you? Take the test and see...
Chinese Zodiac Love Compatibility Test
Best-Suited Careers for Dogs
Due to their loyal personality, Dogs tend to choose a career based on the principle of serving others. Dogs are seen as valuable employees as they put their heart and soul into their tasks.
They are easygoing and kind, and are always ready to alleviate the workload of others, which makes them very popular in their work circle.
Recommended careers for Dogs include: Police officer, Scientist, Counselor, Interior designer, Professor, Politician, Priest, Nurse, Clerk, and Judge.
Health Tips for Dogs
Overall, Dogs enjoy good health as they tend to be happy all the time. Dogs are active at sports so they are resilient to illnesses, such as colds, coughs, and fever.
In heavy work periods and frequent social activities, they should ensure they get plenty of rest in addition to taking proper exercise, which will benefit both their physical and mental health. Since Dogs are not keen on seeking money and power, they feel less stressed and tense at work and in their home lives.
How to Build Relationships with Dogs
They would rather suffer a loss than make trouble for others, and never go against their hearts to do something immoral.
When making close friends, Dogs will take some time to gain a thorough understanding of their friends, due to their traits of being conservative and cautious. Once they become close friends, Dogs will be faithful to maintain the relationship.
In love relationships, Dogs will not easily fall in love with someone. But once they do, they will be incredibly faithful to maintain the relationship and be loyal to their partner. However, their emotions have ups and downs when dealing with love relationships.
Dogs' Horoscope for 2019
Dogs' prospects in 2019 are not bad. There will be many chances for Dogs to achieve their goals. Their health prospects are average, but their financial and love prospects are good.
Career Prospects in 2019
Dogs' career prospects are average in 2019. Dogs are ambitious but it will not be easy for them to get a promotion.Therefore, they are advised to focus on their current work.
Health in 2019
There are no serious health problems predicted in 2019 for Dogs. Dogs are advised to pay more attention to maintaining an exercise routine and to have routine medical checkups.
Finances in 2019
Dogs' financial prospects are not bad in 2019. They will probably get a salary increase. In addition, Dogs can look forward to being lucky with unexpected rewards. Dogs like to gain benefits by using strategies.
Love in 2019
Dogs' love prospects are lucky in 2019. Dogs are likely to meet a nice person who will reciprocate their feelings. Sometimes, however, they might have conflicts with their partners.
Is a Dog Year a Lucky Year?
According to Chinese astrology, people in the year of their birth sign (本命年, běnmìngnián /bnn-ming-nyen/ ‘origin (of) life year') will offend Tai Sui, the God of Age in Chinese mythology. They are believed to have bad luck in this year.
Therefore, Dogs should be more careful about all aspects of their lives in a year of the Dog. Read more on How to Be Lucky in Your Ben Ming Nian.
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