Year of the Dog
Personality Traits
People born in the Year of the Dog are genuine, fiercely loyal, and guided by a profound sense of justice. They are steadfast friends and vigilant protectors of the people they cherish. Honest and dependable, their integrity earns them enduring respect and affection.
Lucky Elements
- Lucky Numbers
- 3, 4, 9
- Lucky Colors
- Red, Green, Purple
- Lucky Flowers
- Rose, Cymbidium Orchid
- Lucky Directions
- East, South, Northwest
Dog compatibility with every sign
Recent & Upcoming Years
Complete 112-Year Reference (1924–2035)Why January & February Birthdays Have Two Signs
In Chinese calendrical culture, the year transition can be observed using two distinct traditions: the civil Lunar New Year (celebrated with fireworks and family feasts) and the astronomical solar term Li Chun (Start of Spring, used in traditional astrology and BaZi).
Ben Ming Nian: Your Zodiac Year of Birth (本命年)
DogTraditional Chinese cultural customs for your 12-year animal return
In Chinese cultural folklore, the year your zodiac animal returns every 12 years is called Ben Ming Nian (本命年), when one meets Tai Sui (the Guardian Deity of the Year). Traditional customs recommend wearing red accessories—such as red string bracelets, red belts, or red socks—and carrying jade emblems gifted by friends or family to invite positive harmony and auspicious fortune.
Famous People Born in the Year of the Dog
Winston Churchill, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Madonna
Explore the Chinese Zodiac
Learn about the personality traits, luck, and meaning of the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals.