Year of the Dog
loyal, honest, protective.
Dog personality & traits
Dogs are loyal, honest and deeply principled. Faithful friends and fierce protectors, they value justice and sincerity, and you'll find no more devoted companion.
Years of the Dog
People born in these years are Dogs: 2018, 2030, 2042. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle. One key detail most sites get wrong: the animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January to mid-February), not January 1 — so if you were born in January or early February, check your exact animal with the calculator.
Dog compatibility
In Chinese astrology, the Dog is most compatible with the Tiger, Rabbit, Horse.
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Chinese zodiac calculator →Frequently asked questions
What is the Year of the Dog personality?
Dogs are loyal, honest and deeply principled. Faithful friends and fierce protectors, they value justice and sincerity, and you'll find no more devoted companion. In short: loyal, honest, protective.
What years are the Year of the Dog?
Recent Years of the Dog include 2018, 2030, 2042. The Chinese zodiac runs on a 12-year cycle, and the animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January to mid-February), not January 1.
Who is the Dog most compatible with?
In Chinese astrology, the Dog matches best with the Tiger, Rabbit, Horse. Compatibility depends on both people's full charts, but these are the Dog's most harmonious signs.