Chinese horoscope is based on the rhythms of the Jupiter and the Moon. The full cycle lasts for 60 years and consists of 5 smaller cycles , each one lasts for 12 years; Every smaller cycle has its own animal and a base element, that is wood, fire, soil, metal and water. Besides an animal and a base element every Chinese year is associated with one of five colours: blue, red, yellow, white and black. The Chinese year of the RED DOG finishes 12-year cycle and lasts from January, 20 , 2006 till February, 17, 2007.
The Red Dog loves accuracy and order. The Red Dog is very self-confident and purposeful. It is fond of working hard and makes the others to be the same. Devotion and conservatism are the main characteristics of the Red Dog as well as a very loud voice.