
The Dog Chinese zodiac personality and characteristics: Everything you need to know
Updated: Oct 14, 2022
Years of the Dog in Chinese astrology include: 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030. Dogs are loyal, sensitive characters who are very close to the family.

Characteristics and traits of the Dog:
Dogs are reliable, loyal, faithful and honest, they tend to have a sense of what is right and what is wrong. There is a slight naivety here, a happy, docile innocence that others may take advantage of. These characters need to be wary of that. But effectively these are the most uncomplicated of all people.
5 Chinese elements Dogs can be paired with:
Metal Dog - a perennial warrior but fiercely loyal
Water Dog - creative and faithful character
Wood Dog - sociable and dutiful individual
Fire Dog - insecure but sweet souls
Earth Dog - grounded and level-headed people
12 Western star signs Dogs can be paired with:
Aries - ambitious, brave and unafraid
Taurus - stubborn, diligent and loyal
Gemini - impulsive, extroverts and clever
Cancer - sensitive, caring and dependable
Leo - fiery, confident and a leader
Virgo - humble, practical and kind
Libra - balanced, intelligent and friendly
Scorpio - deep, mysterious and passionate
Sagittarius - lovers of freedom, spontaneous and intellectual
Capricorn - ambitious, organized and goal-oriented
Aquarius - creative, intelligent and distant
Pisces - emotional, creative and sympathetic