Year of the Dog
Tuất · Chó
Years follow the Lunar New Year, so those born in January–February may belong to the previous year.
Loyal, honest and protective, the Dog is a true friend with a strong sense of justice and a big heart.
Strengths
Weaknesses
In love
Faithful and sincere, the Dog loves wholeheartedly and needs trust and reassurance in return.
Career
Excels where integrity matters: law, security, medicine, social work and public service.
Lucky numbers & colour
Tam Tai (3-Year Bad Luck)
Year of the Dog encounters Tam Tai in the years of the Thân – Dậu – Tuất.
Nearest Tam Tai period: 2028, 2029, 2030.
✓ This year (2026) this sign is not in Tam Tai.
During a Tam Tai year, be cautious with big undertakings (building a house, marriage, large investments); stay calm and do good deeds to ease it. This is folk belief, for reference only.
See Tam Tai details →Frequently Asked Questions
Which years belong to Year of the Dog?
Year of the Dog includes people born in 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982 (and every 12 years).
What is the Year of the Dog personality like?
Loyal, honest and protective, the Dog is a true friend with a strong sense of justice and a big heart.
Which ages does Year of the Dog match or clash with?
Year of the Dog is most compatible with Tiger, Horse (the harmonious Tam Hợp trine) and tends to clash with Rooster, Dragon.
When does Year of the Dog have Tam Tai?
Year of the Dog encounters Tam Tai in the years of the Thân – Dậu – Tuất (nearest period: 2028, 2029, 2030).