Dog (zodiac)

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The twelve animals of Chinese astrology:
Rat	Ox
Tiger	Rabbit
Dragon	Snake
Horse	Sheep
Monkey	Rooster
Dog	Pig

For the 2007 film, see Year of the Dog (film).

The Dog ( 狗 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.

1 Years and associated five elements
2 Attributes
3 Traditional Dog attributes/associations
4 See also
5 External links

[edit] Years and associated five elements

Persons born within these date ranges for the zodiacal Dog bear the following elemental sign:

10 February, 1910 - 29 January, 1911: Metal Dog
28 January, 1922 - 15 February, 1923: Water Dog
14 February, 1934 - 2 February, 1935: Wood Dog
2 February, 1946 - 21 January, 1947: Fire Dog
18 February, 1958 - 7 February, 1959: Earth Dog
6 February, 1970 - 26 January, 1971: Metal Dog
25 January, 1982 - 12 February, 1983: Water Dog
10 February, 1994 - 30 January, 1995: Wood Dog
29 January, 2006 - 17 February, 2007: Fire Dog
2018 - 2019: Earth Dog
2030 - 2031: Metal Dog

[edit] Attributes

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Like his animal namesake, people born under the sign of the Dog are very loyal. The Dog is the one who people are most likely to turn to when they need help. The Dog person will come through every time. That is because he/she is sensitive to others and empathizes with them, particularly if someone has suffered an injustice; he/she reacts quickly with the same feeling as though he/she had been personally offended. Friends know that they can rely upon their Dog friend to keep a promise or remain cool in a crisis.

Dog types are honest, intelligent and straightforward. They will take on any responsibility that is given to them and you can be sure that they will do their job well.

People born in this year tend to be difficult, upset and shocked more often than the other signs. Dog types do not tolerate weakness. They will work to push the weakness or the whole person with weakness out of their lives (or the pack) if the behavior continues.

The dog is loyal, unselfish, and idealistic. They can sometimes be worriers and overly critical. Dogs go best with Tigers and Horses. Their friends are other Dogs and also Rabbits. Dogs get along worst with Dragons, whom they perceive as arrogant and all flash with no substance.

Ideal Dog jobs: politician, detective, musician, teacher, writer, movie director

[edit] Traditional Dog attributes/associations

Attribute
Zodiac Location	11th
Ruling hours	7pm-9pm
Direction	West Northwest
Season and month	Autumn, October
Gemstone	Diamond
Color	Navy blue
Roughly equivalent western sign	Libra
Polarity	Yang
Positive Traits	Loyal, modest, dependable, generous, patient, intelligent, honest, attractive, well-meaning
Negative Traits	Nervous, quick-temper, restless, self-righteous, pessimistic, critical, petty, accusing
Countries	Image:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina, Image:Flag of Canada.svg Canada, Image:Flag of Ethiopia.svg Ethiopia, Image:Flag of Ireland.svg Ireland, Image:Flag of Australia.svg Australia, Template:Country data New Zealand New Zealand
Most Compatibility	Horse, Tiger, Pig
Semi-Compatibility	Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Snake, Dog
Incompatibility	Dragon, Monkey, Goat, Rooster