Dog
Element Earth · Yin / Yang Yang · This year: Red Fire Horse
1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Years & ages
| Year | Cycle name | Starts (Lunar New Year) | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 庚戌 White Metal Dog | — | 116 |
| 1922 | 壬戌 Black Water Dog | — | 104 |
| 1934 | 甲戌 Green Wood Dog | — | 92 |
| 1946 | 丙戌 Red Fire Dog | — | 80 |
| 1958 | 戊戌 Yellow Earth Dog | — | 68 |
| 1970 | 庚戌 White Metal Dog | — | 56 |
| 1982 | 壬戌 Black Water Dog | 1982-01-25 | 44 |
| 1994 | 甲戌 Green Wood Dog | 1994-02-10 | 32 |
| 2006 | 丙戌 Red Fire Dog | 2006-01-29 | 20 |
| 2018 | 戊戌 Yellow Earth Dog | 2018-02-16 | 8 |
| 2030 | 庚戌 White Metal Dog | 2030-02-03 | — |
| 2042 | 壬戌 Black Water Dog | — | — |
Age assumes your birthday has already passed this year; subtract one if not. The zodiac year begins on Lunar New Year, not January 1. If you were born in January or early February, check the start date — you may belong to the previous sign. Exact dates listed for 1980–2030; other years fall in late January to mid-February.
What is my zodiac sign?
Personality
Dogs give their heart once and keep it. Injustice sets them off, they stand with the weaker side, and they will take a loss for friends and family. They worry more than they show, so share the load.
Clashing sign
2026 — Year of the Red Fire Horse
2026’s Horse is a harmony sign for the Dog — a good year for meeting like-minded people and doing things together.
All 12 signs
Which years are Year of the Dog?
Dog years are 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030. The sign returns every 12 years.
How old is someone born in 2006?
Born in 2006 (a Dog year), you turn 20 this year.
Which signs match the Dog best?
Signs in the same harmony triangle and the secret-friend sign get along best; the opposite sign tends to clash. Both are listed on this page.