the Dog (eleventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dog (around 8pm, 7-9pm, or 8-10pm); west-northwest; ninth month of the lunar calendar
Metal Dog (47th year of the sexagenary cycle, e.g. 1910, 1970, 2030)
Water Dog (59th year of the sexagenary cycle, e.g. 1922, 1982, 2042)
Fire Dog (23rd year of the sexagenary cycle, e.g. 1946, 2006, 2066)
Wood Dog (11th year of the sexagenary cycle, e.g. 1934, 1994, 2054)
hour of the Dog (around 8pm, 7-9pm, or 8-10pm)