Metal Dog Chinese Zodiac
金狗 jīn gǒu
A Metal Dog was born in a Dog year ending in 0 or 1: 1910, 1970, 2030 and 2090. Metal reinforces the Dog's loyalty. The Metal Dog is described as principled and unyielding, a Dog that guards its values and does not back down.
- Metal
- Dog
- Yang
Metal Dog at a Glance
- Years
- 1910, 1970, 2030 and 2090
- Year element
- Metal 金 (years ending in 0 or 1)
- Dog's own element
- Earth
- Yin or Yang
- Yang
- Year names
- 庚戌
- Next Metal Dog year
- 2030
The Metal Dog Does Not Back Down
Dogs are loyal. The Metal Dog is loyal and unbending, in tradition, a guardian of its values that forgives slowly once let down.
The 1970 Metal Dogs are Gen X and turn 56 in 2026. The next Metal Dog year, 2030, is not far off.
Which Years Are Metal Dog Years?
The most recent Metal Dog year began on Feb 6, 1970 and ended on Jan 26, 1971; the next comes in 2030. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | Feb 10, 1910 | Jan 29, 1911 | 庚戌 | 钗钏金 | 115 or 116 |
| 1970 Chinese zodiac | Feb 6, 1970 | Jan 26, 1971 | 庚戌 | 钗钏金 | 55 or 56 |
| 2030 | Feb 3, 2030 | Jan 22, 2031 | 庚戌 | 钗钏金 | - |
| 2090 | 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.
Metal Dog Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Metal Dog
- Principled
- Loyal
- Courageous
Challenges of the Metal Dog
- Unyielding
- Judgmental
- Distant
Metal Dog in Love and at Work
In Love
Faithful and protective, and slow to forgive betrayal.
At Work
A fit for law, the military, security and public service.
The Five Kinds of Dog
The Dog's own element is always Earth; the birth year adds the second. For the Metal Dog, Earth feeds Metal, so the Dog gives out energy to the year.
| 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 Chinese zodiac | 1958, 2018, 2078 | Doubled |
| Metal Dog | 1910, 1970, 2030, 2090 | Earth feeds Metal |
| Water Dog Chinese zodiac | 1922, 1982, 2042 | Earth restrains Water |
Metal 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 Metal Signs
All twelve animals have a Metal year. Each is a different mix.
- Metal Rat Chinese zodiac1960, 2020
- Metal Ox Chinese zodiac1961, 2021
- Metal Tiger Chinese zodiac1950, 2010
- Metal Rabbit Chinese zodiac1951, 2011
- Metal Dragon Chinese zodiac1940, 2000
- Metal Snake Chinese zodiac1941, 2001
- Metal Horse Chinese zodiac1930, 1990
- Metal Goat Chinese zodiac1931, 1991
- Metal Monkey Chinese zodiac1920, 1980
- Metal Rooster Chinese zodiac1921, 1981
- Metal Pig Chinese zodiac1971, 2031
Metal Dog Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Metal Dog?
A Metal Dog is someone born in a Dog year that ends in 0 or 1. Metal Dog years include 1910, 1970, 2030 and 2090. Tradition describes the Metal Dog as principled, loyal and courageous.
What years are Metal Dog years?
1910, 1970, 2030 and 2090. The 1970 year ran from Feb 6, 1970 to Jan 26, 1971.
Is the Dog a Metal sign?
The Dog's own element is Earth, which never changes. Metal is the element of the birth year, so a Metal Dog carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Metal Dog?
The most recent Metal Dog years are 1970 and 2030. In 2026 someone born in 2030 turns -4.
When is the next Metal Dog year?
2030. Dog years return every 12 years and each element every 60.