Chinese Zodiac Sign · 狗
Dog Chinese Zodiac
The Dog is associated with loyalty, fairness, and protective attention. Its zodiac stories often centre on trust: how it is earned, maintained, and expressed through reliable action.
Which years are Dog years?
Commonly associated Gregorian birth years include 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030. The Chinese zodiac year changes at Lunar New Year rather than on January 1, so people born in January or early February should check their exact birth date.
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Dog symbolism is not a test of virtue or a prediction about relationships. It can prompt reflection on values, healthy vigilance, and the difference between supporting a commitment and carrying responsibility that belongs elsewhere.
A reflection promptWhich promise deserves your steady attention, and which burden is not yours to keep?
How the Five Elements change the story
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water each combine with the Dog in different years, adding a second symbolic theme. This is cultural storytelling, not a scientific personality type.
Learn how the Five Elements are used →