Tiger and Dog compatibility —
Natural allies — a Three Harmony pair
| Compatibility score | 72/100 — a comfortable match |
|---|---|
| Branch link | Natural allies (三合) |
| Elements | Wood (寅) · Earth (戌) — elements control |
| Tiger years | 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 |
| Dog years | 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 |
| Tiger’s best matches | Horse (84), Pig (81), Rabbit (71) |
| Dog’s best matches | Horse (84), Rabbit (76), Monkey (74) |
The Tiger (寅) and the Dog (戌) belong to the Fire trine of Tiger, Horse and Dog. The Tiger’s Wood controls the Dog’s Earth, as roots break through soil.
The two signs
How the branches meet — Natural allies
The Tiger (寅) and the Dog (戌) belong to the Fire trine of Tiger, Horse and Dog. Point this pair at the same goal and their strength multiplies, which is why they do so well building a business, a project or a household together. They match because they face the same direction, not because they are alike. Keep a shared aim in view; without one, things can drift.
The elements
The Tiger’s Wood controls the Dog’s Earth, as roots break through soil. The Tiger tends to lead while the Dog adapts, so the Tiger should ease off and the Dog should speak up. Control is not all bad: in work that needs discipline, this tension helps.
In love and marriage
Love deepens when there is a plan or a passion you share. A goal-driven couple. Tigers court openly and like to lead. They are loyal and passionate, but feeling controlled will make them bolt. Dogs are devoted, constant partners. Doubt makes them anxious, so honesty matters to them more than romance.
As friends and colleagues
Excellent partners at work — on the same team you deliver; as rivals you exhaust each other. Tigers thrive when they can pioneer — founding, leading, selling a vision. Repetitive work drains them fast. Dogs are the backbone of an organization: law, public service, healthcare, security and teaching — wherever integrity counts.
As family
A real strength when the family takes on something big together: a move, a business, exams. The Tiger’s weak spot is impatience; the Dog’s is anxiety and constant vigilance. Knowing that solves half the problem.
Making it work
- Write down one goal the two of you share
- Match your pace so one of you is not always out in front
- Share the credit when it works
Does it matter who is the man and who is the woman?
Not in the branch reading — the relationship between 寅 and 戌 is the same either way, and so is the score. What does change the picture is the rest of each birth chart: the Day Masters, the elements each of you is missing, and when your ten-year luck cycles turn. Two full birth dates on the match page read all of that.
Questions about this match
Are the Tiger and the Dog compatible?
The Tiger and the Dog score 72 out of 100 — a comfortable match. The Tiger (寅) and the Dog (戌) belong to the Fire trine of Tiger, Horse and Dog. The Tiger’s Wood controls the Dog’s Earth, as roots break through soil.
Is Tiger–Dog a good match for marriage?
Love deepens when there is a plan or a passion you share. Tigers court openly and like to lead. Dogs are devoted, constant partners.
Does it matter which one is the man?
Not for the branch reading — the link between 寅 and 戌 is the same either way, and so is the score. What changes the picture is the rest of each chart: the Day Masters, the missing elements and the timing of the ten-year luck cycles.
Who is the Tiger most compatible with?
The Tiger’s best matches are the Horse (84/100), the Pig (81/100) and the Dog (72/100); the hardest are the Monkey (25) and the Rooster (42).
Other matches for the Tiger
Other matches for the Dog
Your sign comes from your birth year, but the year starts at Lunar New Year, not January 1 — check yours on the zodiac calculator. More: Tiger years and personality · Dog years and personality · Tiger in 2027 · How Korean couples read compatibility · 한국어
