Symbolizing loyalty, courage, and integrity. In traditional Chinese zodiac culture, the twelve earthly branches corresponding to dogs are called "xu", hence also known as "xu dog". He is regarded as the most loyal friend of humanity due to his loyalty to humanity and natural instinct to protect his homeland. In the legends of the twelve zodiac animals, it appears in the form of loyalty and bravery. It is said that in the process of selecting zodiac animals, with his firm will and unremitting efforts, he successfully obtained the position of zodiac animal. In Chinese culture, the Year of the Dog is often considered a year full of loyalty and protection, suitable for establishing solid interpersonal relationships and maintaining family harmony. It is also associated with the word 'wang'.

Dogs are carnivorous mammals in the family Canidae, also known as dogs, and are referred to as the "six livestock" along with horses, cows, sheep, pigs, and chickens. The size and fur color of dogs vary depending on their breed, and their physique is well proportioned; The nose and snout are relatively long; The eyes are oval in shape; Two ears, either vertical or vertical; Limbs agile, with 5 toes in the forelimbs and 4 toes in the hindlimbs, with claws that cannot stretch or retract; The tail is circular or sickle shaped. According to Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica", "Dog" means to knock. Dogs bark rhythmically, like knocking on objects, and some people say it is called a dog because of its roughness.