Dog / GOU Chinese Zodiac Sign

Dog - Chinese Zodiac Sign

Chinese

GOU

Character

Hardworking

Yin/Yang

Yang - active - positive

Date of Birth

10 Feb 1910  -

29 Jan 1911

(metal)

28 Jan 1922  -

15 Feb 1923

(water)

14 Feb 1934  -

3 Feb 1935

(wood)

2 Feb 1946  -

21 Jan 1947

(fire)

18 Feb 1958  -

7 Feb 1959

(earth)

6 Feb 1970  -

26 Jan 1971

(metal)

25 Jan 1982  -

12 Feb 1983

(water)

10 Feb 1994  -

30 Jan 1995

(wood)

29 Jan 2006  -

17 Feb 2007

(fire)

16 Feb 2018  -

4 Feb 2019

(earth)

3 Feb 2030  -

22 Jan 2031

(metal)

22 Jan 2042  -

9 Feb 2043

(water)

8 Feb 2054  -

27 Jan 2055

(wood)

26 Jan 2066  -

13 Feb 2067

(fire)

12 Feb 2078  -

1 Feb 2079

(earth)

30 Jan 2090  -

17 Feb 2091

(metal)


Dog Chinese Zodiac Sign - Characteristics, Personality, Meanings and Compatibility

Characteristics and personality of the Dog
Dog is loner, extremely stubborn and highly suspicious of new acquaintances. People born in the Year of the Dog tend to submerge themselves in completely unimportant matters and details. They are a bit crazy, but their evolved sensibilities and critical spirit help to protect them from the worst.

Superficially, Dogs can appear coldblooded, but usually this impression is deceiving. They are just very uncertain of themselves and incessantly have doubts about their own feelings and the feelings of others. However, despite these defects, Dogs really embody the noblest qualities of human nature. They are loyal, faithful, honest, truthful and well aware of their responsibilities. As a friend they are absolutely reliable.

In a social setting Dogs appear awkward and mumbling. They are rarely likable, but they are the intelligent and attentive listeners, thereby, their friends enjoy their company. Dogs will do everything for those they like. Their dedication often escalates to self-denial and they become detrimental to themselves at the expense of others.

Dogs are not money hungry, they are humble and generous, not interested in material possessions which they often give away for the benefit of others. Whatever profession Dogs choose, they will pour all their energy and dedication into. In love, Dogs are open, strong and, in particular, honest. However, love can be a really troubling issue for them.

Dog in Elements - Characteristics

Wood Chinese Element Dog
Dog
Wood Dog
These Dogs have inherited discipline and loyalty. They tend to be irritable and less communicative. They also appear to be far more critical of the mistakes of others. However, they are the most daring of all dogs; they are the warriors who like to lend a hand if needed.
Fire Chinese Element Dog
Dog
Fire Dog
Dogs under the influence of Fire are good-hearted and trusting. They need to be vigilant, as there will always be someone in their vicinity, who will want abuse their kindness and warmth. They literally tend to carry burdens of others on their shoulders.
Earth Chinese Element Dog
Dog
Earth Dog
These Dogs are very intuitive and have a great ability to survive on one hand, but on the other hand they tend to be a loner. They are very intelligent and can convince others to act in their favor.
Metal Chinese Element Dog
Dog
Metal Dog
These Dogs are noble, dignified and proud. They dazzle with their proud demeanor and like to display good manners and ethics. Such Dogs are old-fashioned and give the impression that they emerged from ancient times.
Water Chinese Element Dog
Dog
Water Dog
Dogs under influence of Water are compounded from all the positive and negative characteristics of this sign. These Dogs display great pride, tend to look down at their surroundings and act like someone special. They have a problem distinguishing between who means well and who just wants to take advantage of them.

Dog - Compatibility with other Chinese Zodiac Signs

Rat
Rat
If they meet they live in mutual respect. They can benefit from one another, but we can’t talk of any great love between them.
Ox
Ox
Do not have much in common, and together their mutual relations are not good. Often become fierce enemies.
Tiger
Tiger
Tiger and a Dog are the best partners. They have many common characteristics and together they reach relationship and professional success.
Rabbit
Rabbit
They have an innate sense of cooperation and can leave the partner big enough space for self-realization. This is a good and lasting union.
Dragon
Dragon
Abysmal differences in their nature don’t leave these two with any chance of agreement. They just simply don't like to acknowledge their own errors and respond to each other with defiance and stubbornness.
Snake
Snake
They are mutually respectful. Occasionally they do not endorse each other’s actions, but does not stop them from falling in love.
Horse
Horse
The relationship between partners born in the signs of Dog and Horse is easy to spot. They have absolute understanding of each other. They recognize each other’s skills and need for some independence. Together, they are happy and successful.
Goat
Goat
The combination of these two signs only brings problems. Goat becomes uncontrollably sentimental, and the Dog is too impatient.
Monkey
Monkey
If both are sufficiently generous they can learn to forgive each other. They can meet somewhere in the middle on the road and float through life.
Rooster
Rooster
If both of them agree, that everything will be divided and they will make their decisions hand in hand, then their relationship can work. Passion, however, does not burn.
Dog
Dog
Marriage between two Dogs is conflict-free. Both yearn for harmony and recognition. They listen and are able to empathize with the problems of the other.
Pig
Pig
This is a clear example of two different personalities. That being said, they can maintain a comfortable and acceptable love relationship. They will not back down, but can learn to share together.