1994 Chinese zodiac: year of the Wood Dog
1994 was the year of the Wood Dog in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 10 February 1994 and ended on 30 January 1995.
1994 is the year of the Wood Dog (Yang). The Chinese year of the Dog ran from 10 February 1994 to 30 January 1995, so anyone born between those dates is a Wood Dog. Babies born in 1994 before 10 February 1994 belong to the Water Rooster of 1993.
1994 Wood Dog personality
People born in the year of the Dog are loyal, sincere and protective. Their strengths are fairness, reliability and devotion to people they love; their watch-outs are anxiety and pessimism.
The Wood element adds growth, creativity and generosity, so the Wood Dog of 1994 combines the Dog's nature with wood qualities. Yang years are traditionally seen as outgoing and active.
Careers that suit the Dog: law, social work, healthcare, teaching, security.
Born in January or February 1994?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1994, Chinese New Year fell on 10 February 1994.
- Born 10 February 1994 or later in 1994: Wood Dog.
- Born 1 January – 9 February 1994: Water Rooster (1993 sign).
Dog compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Tiger, Horse |
| Secret friend | Rabbit |
| Traditional clash | Dragon |
Other Dog years
1958, 1970, 1982, 2006, 2018, 2030. The Wood Dog itself returns in 2054.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1994?
The Wood Dog, for births from 10 February 1994 to 30 January 1995.
What if I was born in January or early February 1994?
If you were born before 10 February 1994, your sign is the Water Rooster of 1993, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1994 in the Chinese zodiac?
Wood (Yang). Wood is linked with growth, creativity and generosity; its colour is green.
Which signs are compatible with the Dog?
Best matches are the Tiger and Horse, plus the Rabbit as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Dragon.
When is the next Wood Dog year?
2054. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1994 in 2026?
They turn 32 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.