year of the Dog
Refers to the year of the Dog in the Chinese zodiac cycle. Often used in contexts such as New Year greetings or zodiac discussions.
See also: 戌年
Next year is the year of the Dog.
People born in the year of the Dog are said to be serious and honest.
Compound of 戌 (the sign of the Dog) + の (possessive particle) + 年 (year).