Earth Dog Chinese Zodiac
土狗 tǔ gǒu
An Earth Dog was born in a Dog year ending in 8 or 9: 1958, 2018 and 2078. Earth is the Dog's own element, so the Earth Dog is the Dog doubled. It is described as the steadiest of the five Dogs, honest, protective and rooted in its loyalties.
- Earth
- Dog
- Yang
Earth Dog at a Glance
- Years
- 1958, 2018 and 2078
- Year element
- Earth 土 (years ending in 8 or 9)
- Dog's own element
- Earth
- Yin or Yang
- Yang
- Year names
- 戊戌
- Next Earth Dog year
- 2078
The Earth Dog, Steadiest of the Dogs
Earth is the Dog’s own element. Tradition makes the Earth Dog the most grounded Dog: honest, protective and slow to change its loyalties.
The 1958 Earth Dogs are Boomers turning 68 in 2026. The 2018 Earth Dogs, Gen Alpha, turn 8.
Which Years Are Earth Dog Years?
The most recent Earth Dog year began on Feb 16, 2018 and ended on Feb 4, 2019; the next comes in 2078. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 Chinese zodiac | Feb 18, 1958 | Feb 7, 1959 | 戊戌 | 平地木 | 67 or 68 |
| 2018 Chinese zodiac | Feb 16, 2018 | Feb 4, 2019 | 戊戌 | 平地木 | 7 or 8 |
| 2078 | The next cycle, beyond the dates on this site | ||||
The sound element (Na Yin) is a second element that the sexagenary year name carries, and it is shown in Chinese. Find any other year on the Chinese zodiac years chart.
Earth Dog Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Earth Dog
- Honest
- Protective
- Steadfast
Challenges of the Earth Dog
- Stubborn
- Worries
- Distrusts outsiders
Earth Dog in Love and at Work
In Love
Deeply loyal and dependable, and a protective partner.
At Work
A fit for law, security, healthcare and public service.
The Five Kinds of Dog
The Dog's own element is always Earth; the birth year adds the second. For the Earth Dog, the year element is the Dog's own Earth, so it is doubled.
| Type | Years | With the Dog's Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Dog Chinese zodiac | 1934, 1994, 2054 | Wood restrains Earth |
| Fire Dog Chinese zodiac | 1946, 2006, 2066 | Fire feeds Earth |
| Earth Dog | 1958, 2018, 2078 | Doubled |
| Metal Dog Chinese zodiac | 1910, 1970, 2030, 2090 | Earth feeds Metal |
| Water Dog Chinese zodiac | 1922, 1982, 2042 | Earth restrains Water |
Earth Dog Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Tiger, Horse and Rabbit for the Dog, and the Dragon is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Supported
Link to the Horse: Trine partner (三合).
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Needs Care
Link to the Goat: Punishment (刑太岁), Break (破太岁).
Other Earth Signs
All twelve animals have a Earth year. Each is a different mix.
- Earth Rat Chinese zodiac1948, 2008
- Earth Ox Chinese zodiac1949, 2009
- Earth Tiger Chinese zodiac1938, 1998
- Earth Rabbit Chinese zodiac1939, 1999
- Earth Dragon Chinese zodiac1928, 1988
- Earth Snake Chinese zodiac1929, 1989
- Earth Horse Chinese zodiac1918, 1978
- Earth Goat Chinese zodiac1919, 1979
- Earth Monkey Chinese zodiac1968, 2028
- Earth Rooster Chinese zodiac1969, 2029
- Earth Pig Chinese zodiac1959, 2019
Earth Dog Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is an Earth Dog?
An Earth Dog is someone born in a Dog year that ends in 8 or 9. Earth Dog years include 1958, 2018 and 2078. Tradition describes the Earth Dog as honest, protective and steadfast.
What years are Earth Dog years?
1958, 2018 and 2078. The 2018 year ran from Feb 16, 2018 to Feb 4, 2019.
Is the Dog really a Earth sign?
The Dog's own element is Earth, so Earth Dogs are the Dog doubled: the sign's nature and the year's element agree.
How old is a Earth Dog?
The most recent Earth Dog years are 1958 and 2018. In 2026 someone born in 2018 turns 8.
When is the next Earth Dog year?
2078. Dog years return every 12 years and each element every 60.