Year of the Dog
The Dog is number 11 of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.
The Dog is the zodiac’s symbol of loyalty. Dogs are said to be faithful friends with a strong sense of right and wrong.
| Traits | loyal, honest, protective, anxious |
|---|---|
| Best matches | Tiger, Horse |
| Clashes with | Dragon |
Dog years
| Year | Element | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | Metal Dog | February 2, 2030 | January 22, 2031 |
| 2018 | Earth Dog | February 16, 2018 | February 4, 2019 |
| 2006 | Fire Dog | January 29, 2006 | February 17, 2007 |
| 1994 | Wood Dog | February 10, 1994 | January 30, 1995 |
| 1982 | Water Dog | January 25, 1982 | February 12, 1983 |
| 1970 | Metal Dog | February 6, 1970 | January 26, 1971 |
| 1958 | Earth Dog | February 18, 1958 | February 7, 1959 |
| 1946 | Fire Dog | February 2, 1946 | January 21, 1947 |
| 1934 | Wood Dog | February 14, 1934 | February 3, 1935 |
| 1922 | Water Dog | January 28, 1922 | February 15, 1923 |
Questions
- What years are the Year of the Dog?
- Recent Dog years are 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030. The cycle repeats every 12 years.
- Which animals are compatible with the Dog?
- The Dog gets on best with the Tiger and Horse, and clashes with the Dragon.
- When is the next Year of the Dog?
- The next Dog year will be 2030, starting on February 2, 2030.