In the Chinese zodiac, the Dog is associated with the Earth element. Unlike a Western birth chart, your Chinese zodiac sign is determined purely by your birth year — no birth time or location needed.
Element: Earth | Birth years: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Per traditional Chinese zodiac compatibility triangles, Dog shares natural affinity with Tiger and Horse. Dog and Dragon sit in directly opposing positions on the 12-year cycle, traditionally considered the most challenging pairing.