The Dog

The Dog holds the #11 spot in the Chinese Zodiac. Those born under this year are just like their animal icon. They have plenty of bark, but they are moreso the faithful, loyal best friend. 

Positive Personality Traits:

*honest

*faithful

*sincere

*They respect tradition.

*They value honor.

*righteous

*enjoy helping others

*They stand up for injustice.

*intelligent

*caring

*good listener

*loyal

*They have a sense of duty.

*reliable

*responsible

*They keep secrets.

*They have an agreeable personality.

*They are born wise beyond their years and tend to become sillier with age.

*straight forward

*generous

*selfless

*protective

*warm

*empathetic

*They give good advice.

*dedicated

*deep sense of justice

*They appear calm but their heart is always jumping inside.

*They have integrity.

*respected

*They make friendships for life.

*work to ensure the happiness of those around them

*determined

*finish things to perfection before moving on

*strong morals and ethics

*clean and tidy, especially with their home

*always active

*becomes very involved in others' lives

Character Concerns:

*not particularly social

*nosy

*When pushed, they will bark profusely.

*judgmental

*defensive

*picky

*serious

*They complain a lot, but it really doesn't stick to them much.

*They worry a lot!

*can be guarded and defensive

*bossy

*They always believe they know best.

*The dog never relaxes.

*introverted

*It takes time for them to warm up to people.

*very stubborn

*hard-headed

*They hide their true feelings.

*demanding

*They have a sharp tongue.

*They seek faults in others and in things.

*pessimistic

*They don't like change.

*temperamental

*narrow-minded

*judgmental

In Relationships:

*can be very shy and reserved at 1st

*emotionally sensitive

*compassionate

*supportive

*protective of their partner

*They can say mean things when they are angry.

*are often serious and grounded

*Some people find them boring, but others find it comforting and solid.

*Once settled, they are in it to win it.

*They don't trust very easily. 

*not romantic

*insecure in relationships

*can be cold and critical

Dogs make fiercely loyal partners, but since they are not the warmest, their partner must be able to see through this seemingly rough exterior. They won't give trust right off the bat, so their partners must be prepared to earn it. If the dog can manage their worrying ways, they can take stress off themselves and the relationship. The Dog's best match is the Horse.

Health:

Dogs are healthiest when they are happy. When they are sad, it's obvious and it wears on them. Luckily dogs are resilient and can recover from illness easily.

Career Compatibility:

The dog is the ultimate team player and will always be willing and ready to help. They enjoy learning new things and taking the workload off their coworkers. Ideal careers: Police Officer, Judge, Professor, Priest, Nurse, Scientist, Counselor.

Special Elements:

Within each animal, there are specific years attached to an earth element. This element provides even more specific characteristics. For the Dog:

Metal Dog: 1970

Metal Dogs are especially committed and hard-working in every aspect of their life. Their expectations are high for themselves and others.

Water Dog: 1982

The Water Dog isn't as independent as the others. They gain confidence within a pack as opposed to being alone. They are faithful, flexible, relaxed, and affectionate.

Wood Dog: 1994

The Wood Dog also prefers being part of a group as this makes them feel stronger. They are shy at first, but once they warm up, they make ideal companions. They are easy-going, adaptable, and warm-hearted.

Fire Dog: 2006

The Fire Dog is a born leader. People love being around them. They are sexually attractive, charismatic, vibrant, confident, and they like to be active all the time.

Earth Dog: 2018

The Earth Dog is especially trustworthy and dependable. They are more grounded in reality. They are fair and support everyone close to them. They are inspirational and confident.