Love & attraction67%
The Rat is attentive and generous with the people it trusts, and looks for a partner who is smart and dependable. The Dog is one of the most faithful signs, and needs trust and sincerity above all.
Chinese zodiac
Rat and Dog Compatibility
Rat
clever, resourceful and charming
clever, resourceful and charming
Dog
loyal, fair and protective
loyal, fair and protective
64%
Good potential
Traditional link: Neutral
Relationship64%
The Rat and the Dog have no special traditional link, positive or negative. The relationship depends on what you build together: shared interests and respect for each other’s style make all the difference.
Living together62%
Living together is what you make of it: agree on money and chores early and it works smoothly.
Challenges
No natural pull either way: the bond needs shared projects to grow.
Tip
Find one hobby you both love and make it a ritual.
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How we calculate
- Rat (Recent years): 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
- Dog (Recent years): 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Chinese astrology groups the twelve animals by traditional relationships: four “trines of affinity”, six pairs of “secret friends”, six oppositions and six “harm” pairs. Your score is based on that link.
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