The Dog Chinese zodiac personality and characteristics: Everything you need to know

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