Rabbit - Dog Love Compatibility in Chinese Astrology

The Rabbit and Dog may not seem such compatible creatures since the animals are the natural enemies in the wild. However in the Chinese zodiac, the two have quite a reasonable chance of romantic compatibility which, interestingly, is based less on similar traits and more on the partners’ ability to complement each other with their differences.

High points of a Rabbit-Dog love match

The best part about a Rabbit-Dog pair is that each will bring in the relationship what the other lacks and thus needs. For instance the Rabbit’s timid nature often leaves him/her at the mercy of more assertive partners like the Dragon or Ox or even of more boisterous signs like the Horse. The Dog on the other hand has a natural sense of justice and righteousness which will never allow him/her to take advantage of weaker creatures, much less of a loving and sensitive soul as that of a Rabbit. Thus when in a relationship with the Dog, the Rabbit partner can be assured of a safe and supportive environment, one which is not only non-threatening but indeed encouraging of the Rabbit to express his/her likes and dislikes. And though the Rabbit is not particularly emotional in nature, he/she works best when assured of the material and social support of loved ones. The Dog with his/her staunch loyalties and capacity for hard work is sure to offer this kind of security to a Rabbit partner.

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For his/her part, the Dog often suffers from bouts of pessimism. When the Dog is happy and peaceful, there is no one more fun and enjoyable to be with; however as soon as circumstances change for the worse, there is a profound effect on his/her mood and the Dog can become anxious, irritable and nervy. It is difficult for a self-important sign as the Dragon or an unimaginative one as the Ox to understand and empathize with the mercurial moods of the Dog. However the Rabbit is far more accepting of the frailties of fellow humans and most of all, he/she has a fundamental kind and loving nature. Thus he/she is best placed not only to understand and cope with the frequent anxieties of the Dog which might have irritated or even scared away another partner but in fact even well suited to soothe the frayed nerves of the Dog on such occasions. Above all in their daily routine, the Rabbit will be able to bring about a much-needed positivity in the Dog’s life – the former will encourage the latter to explore the pleasures of good food, culture, arts and social company. In all these ways, the Rabbit will open up to the Dog the potential for joy and hope that exists in the world.

Challenges of a Rabbit-Dog love match

The prime site of conflict between a Rabbit and Dog in a relationship might arise from the Dog’s emotional instability. In order to rise above their own pessimistic natures, this character constantly needs to be told by a partner how wonderful and special he/she is and only then do they really feel good about being in a relationship. When feeling unloved or neglected, the Dog can look for appreciation elsewhere and one thing can quickly lead to another. Since this personality depends so much on feedback from others, he/she is prone to straying in personal relationships – an eventuality that is likely to hurt a sensitive creature like a Rabbit very deeply. Even when the Dog has no intentions of cheating on a partner, their tendency to brood and snap when things are going wrong can be extremely disturbing for the Rabbit who is as it is quite poor in coping with stressful situations. Thus when faced with the usual vagaries of life, the Rabbit and Dog couple may find themselves losing control and even blaming each other. While a more poised partner like the Snake or a stolid one like the Ox may have been able to retain a perspective of things, the Rabbit and Dog may be left feeling rudderless and unable to find any moorings in their relationship.

Another point of difference between the two maybe on what each finds pleasurable in life. The Rabbit is attracted to aesthetic pleasures and takes great delight in things like fine dining, high culture or stylish dressing. The Dog however is not really artistically inclined and may be less willing to share such pursuits with a Rabbit partner. At the same time the Rabbit is far more sociable than the Dog; the easy grace and charming conversation of the Rabbit makes him/her an extremely popular person in the social circuit. The Dog though blessed with high values and staunch moral can come across rather opinionated and argumentative at times – something that not really adds to his/her social appeal. Also the high-minded idealism of the Dog and its consequent inflexibilities may be difficult for the Rabbit to understand who is more easy-going and adaptable.

In the final analysis, though the Rabbit and Dog have enough to support each other in love and life. Each will bring his/her own brand of love and caring to the relationship, making it an emotionally and materially satisfying experience.