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The Dog ( 狗 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.

Persons born within these date ranges for the zodiacal Dog bear the following elemental sign:

• 10 February 1910 - 29 January 1911: Metal Dog
• 28 January 1922 - 15 February 1923: Water Dog
• 14 February 1934 - 2 February 1935: Wood Dog
• 2 February 1946 - 21 January 1947: Fire Dog
• 18 February 1958 - 7 February 1959: Earth Dog
• 6 February 1970 - 26 January 1971: Metal Dog
• 25 January 1982 - 12 February 1983: Water Dog
• 10 February 1994 - 30 January 1995: Wood Dog
• 29 January 2006 - 17 February 2007: Fire Dog
• 2018 - 2019: Earth Dog
• 2030 - 2031: Metal Dog

Like his animal namesake, people born under the sign of the Dog are loyal with a capital "L". The Dog is the one who people are most likely to turn to when they need help. The Dog person will come through every time. That is because he/she is sensitive to others and empathizes with them, particularly if someone has suffered an injustice; he/she reacts quickly with the same feeling as though he/she had been personally offended. Friends know that they can rely upon their Dog friend to keep a promise or remain cool in a crisis.

Dog types are honest, intelligent and straightforward. They will take on any responsibility that is given to them and you can be sure that they will do their job well.

People born in this year tend to be difficult, upset and shocked more often than the other signs. Dog types do not tolerate weakness. They will work to push the weakness or the whole person with weakness out of their lives (or the pack) if the behavior continues.

The dog is loyal, unselfish, and idealistic. They can sometimes be worriers and overly critical. Dogs go best with tigers and horses. Their friends are other dogs and also rabbits. Dogs get along worst with Dragons, whom they perceive as arrogant and all flash with no substance.

Dogs ideal jobs: politician, detective, actor/actress, teacher, writer, movie director

Attribute
Zodiac Location	11th
Ruling hours	7pm-9pm
Direction	West Northwest eastwest
Season and month	Autumn, October
Gemstone	Diamond
Color	Navy blue
Roughly equivalent western sign	Libra
Polarity	Yang
Positive Traits	Loyal, modest, dependable, generous, patient, intelligent, honest, attractive, well-meaning
Negative Traits	Nervous, quick-temper, restless, self-righteous, pessimistic, critical, petty, accusing
Countries	Argentina, Canada, Ethiopia, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Most Compatability	Horse, Tiger, Pig
Semi-Compatability	Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Snake, Dog
Incompatability	Dragon, Monkey, Goat, Rooster

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