Chinese Sign Profile: Dog

Is the Dog man's best friend? Well, maybe. Loyal, faithful and honest, the Dog has a firm code of ethics to live by and can be counted on in times of need. Ever trustworthy, this pup is also wonderfully discreet, listening closely while guarding a friend's problems without a ever thinking of being a gossip. Anything less would be unimaginable to Dogs, possessed as they are of a keen sense of right and wrong and duty-bound to the core. This is the Dog's mantra: Live right, look out for the underdog and fight injustice wherever possible.

Bear in mind, though, that if you get a Dog started on what's important to them, they could go on forever. Dogs aren't much for social small talk, preferring to get to the heart of the matter. They can also be temperamental and moody, which makes it hard to know if the Dog that shows up will lick your leg or bite it off. Dogs can even be downright nasty if they feel their livelihood is at risk, great worriers that they are. These sensitive pups need time to warm to others and gradually learn to trust them. Without that trust, they can be judgmental. Dogs have little patience for flighty, unpredictable behaviour, treating these "lost" souls in a critical, almost harsh manner.

The other side of the Dog's discerning nature is that they are excellent business people who can turn their pickiness into an asset. Where love is concerned, Dogs often have a tough time finding the right match. These Feckless Fidos can be so anxious and overwrought in romance that they'll test their partner to the extreme. Dogs need to work on these irrational fears and are also well-served to relax their high standards, which can alienate loved ones.

The most compatible match for a dog is the tiger or horse