The Dog in the Chinese zodiac
In love, the Dog is faithful, honest and protective. It needs trust and in return gives a loyalty you can build on.
The years of the Dog
The year begins with the Chinese New Year, the second new moon after the winter solstice (Beijing time). The table gives the first and last day of every year.
| Year | Animal and element | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | Water Dog | 28 January 1922 | 15 February 1923 |
| 1934 | Wood Dog | 14 February 1934 | 3 February 1935 |
| 1946 | Fire Dog | 2 February 1946 | 21 January 1947 |
| 1958 | Earth Dog | 18 February 1958 | 7 February 1959 |
| 1970 | Metal Dog | 6 February 1970 | 26 January 1971 |
| 1982 | Water Dog | 25 January 1982 | 12 February 1983 |
| 1994 | Wood Dog | 10 February 1994 | 30 January 1995 |
| 2006 | Fire Dog | 29 January 2006 | 17 February 2007 |
| 2018 | Earth Dog | 16 February 2018 | 4 February 2019 |
| 2030 | Metal Dog | 3 February 2030 | 22 January 2031 |