The dog is a well known animal of the Chinese zodiac.  A person born in the year of the dog is known to be loyal, honest, and faithful. Their loyalty makes them dependable to the people they trust and they can make good leaders. Dogs can also be stubborn and struggle with communication. They can have a sharp tongue and appear impatient and critical of others. These are also the traits of the dog spirit animal and great set of baoding balls for dog lovers!