Fire Dog Chinese Zodiac
火狗 huǒ gǒu
A Fire Dog was born in a Dog year ending in 6 or 7: 1946, 2006 and 2066. Fire heats the loyal Dog. The Fire Dog is described as passionate about its causes, a protective friend with a quick temper that fades as quickly as it flares.
- Fire
- Dog
- Yang
Fire Dog at a Glance
- Years
- 1946, 2006 and 2066
- Year element
- Fire 火 (years ending in 6 or 7)
- Dog's own element
- Earth
- Yin or Yang
- Yang
- Year names
- 丙戌
- Next Fire Dog year
- 2066
The Fire Dog Takes up a Cause
Dogs are protective; the Fire Dog is protective out loud. Tradition pictures it as the friend who argues your corner, flares up quickly and cools down just as fast.
The 1946 Fire Dogs were the first Baby Boomers and turn 80 in 2026. The 2006 Fire Dogs, Gen Z, turn 20: the same sign, two generations apart.
Which Years Are Fire Dog Years?
The most recent Fire Dog year began on Jan 29, 2006 and ended on Feb 17, 2007; the next comes in 2066. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 Chinese zodiac | Feb 2, 1946 | Jan 21, 1947 | 丙戌 | 屋上土 | 79 or 80 |
| 2006 Chinese zodiac | Jan 29, 2006 | Feb 17, 2007 | 丙戌 | 屋上土 | 19 or 20 |
| 2066 | 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.
Fire Dog Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Fire Dog
- Passionate
- Protective
- Honest
Challenges of the Fire Dog
- Quick-tempered
- Impatient
- Defensive
Fire Dog in Love and at Work
In Love
Ardent and faithful, and loyal to a fault.
At Work
Well suited to advocacy, security, healthcare and leadership.
The Five Kinds of Dog
The Dog's own element is always Earth; the birth year adds the second. For the Fire Dog, Fire feeds Earth, so the year supports the Dog's nature.
| Type | Years | With the Dog's Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Dog Chinese zodiac | 1934, 1994, 2054 | Wood restrains Earth |
| Fire Dog | 1946, 2006, 2066 | Fire feeds Earth |
| Earth Dog Chinese zodiac | 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 |
Fire 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 Fire Signs
All twelve animals have a Fire year. Each is a different mix.
- Fire Rat Chinese zodiac1936, 1996
- Fire Ox Chinese zodiac1937, 1997
- Fire Tiger Chinese zodiac1926, 1986
- Fire Rabbit Chinese zodiac1927, 1987
- Fire Dragon Chinese zodiac1976, 2036
- Fire Snake Chinese zodiac1917, 1977
- Fire Horse Chinese zodiac1966, 2026
- Fire Goat Chinese zodiac1967, 2027
- Fire Monkey Chinese zodiac1956, 2016
- Fire Rooster Chinese zodiac1957, 2017
- Fire Pig Chinese zodiac1947, 2007
Fire Dog Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Fire Dog?
A Fire Dog is someone born in a Dog year that ends in 6 or 7. Fire Dog years include 1946, 2006 and 2066. Tradition describes the Fire Dog as passionate, protective and honest.
What years are Fire Dog years?
1946, 2006 and 2066. The 2006 year ran from Jan 29, 2006 to Feb 17, 2007.
Is the Dog a Fire sign?
The Dog's own element is Earth, which never changes. Fire is the element of the birth year, so a Fire Dog carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Fire Dog?
The most recent Fire Dog years are 1946 and 2006. In 2026 someone born in 2006 turns 20.
When is the next Fire Dog year?
2066. Dog years return every 12 years and each element every 60.