Dog Zodiac Guide
The Dog corresponds to the Xu Earthly Branch and is associated with loyalty, responsibility, and protective boundaries. Dog personalities often value trust and principle and stay committed to people and causes they respect.
loyal
reliable
responsible
principled
empathetic
Personality Traits
Trust and commitment
They value reliability and honesty in relationships and tend to care for commitments once made. Consistent behavior helps their trust deepen over time.
Responsibility and principle
They are often sensitive to fairness and boundaries and willing to protect what matters to them. Clear rules bring out their dependable side.
Alertness and ease
Uncertain situations can prompt them to consider risks early and carry more concern than the situation requires. Sorting urgent matters from minor ones helps restore calm and initiative.
Earthly Branch and Five Elements
Earthly Branch
Xu
Yin-Yang and Element
Yang · Earth
Traditional Time
19:00–21:00
Branch Meaning
The Dog corresponds to Xu Earth. Xu is yang Earth in late autumn, with a dry quality that gathers, protects, and stores the remaining Fire. It is associated with responsibility, boundaries, order, protection, and completion.
Personality Emphasis by Birth-Year Element
Wood Dog
upright
growth-minded
cooperative
Jia · Example years：1934、1994、2054
Fire Dog
warm
proactive
protective
Bing · Example years：1946、2006、2066
Earth Dog
steady
responsible
committed
Wu · Example years：1958、2018、2078
Metal Dog
principled
decisive
clear-boundaried
Geng · Example years：1910、1970、2030、2090
Water Dog
perceptive
receptive
adaptable
Ren · Example years：1922、1982、2042
Year boundary note
The example years follow the BaZi Year Pillar. For births near the Start of Spring, use the exact birth date and time to confirm the Year Pillar.
Chinese Zodiac Compatibility: Harmonies and Clashes
Six Harmony
Three Harmony
Clash
Harm
Punishment
Break
Reading note
These are traditional interactions between the Year Branches represented by each zodiac sign. Real relationships also reflect the full BaZi chart, communication, and life circumstances.
Cultural Meaning
Symbolism in Chinese Culture
Dogs have long served as guardians, hunting companions, and household companions. Folk tradition links them with loyalty, alertness, and protection, while stories of faithful dogs express the value placed on trust and devotion.
Your Zodiac Sign Is a Starting Point
A zodiac sign represents the Earthly Branch of the birth year. Your full birth date and time reveal the Day Master, Five Elements, Ten Gods, and Branch interactions in the complete BaZi chart.