What is the difference between the Chinese zodiac sign of the rooster and the sign of the dog?

Someone I know I can't decide which one she is.What is the difference between the Chinese zodiac sign of the rooster and the sign of the dog?
The Rooster is always alert, is a perfectionist in his/her ways and tends to be neat and meticulous about everything but they are also known as being too abrasive to others and can be overly critical on their selves and others.



The Dog is an intelligent creature. Those born in the year of the Dog are usually amicable and sociable, good at communicating with others. Dogs, however, can get cynical and be very stubborn in their beliefs.



The Rooster

Roosters are known for being straightforward and rarely have the wool pulled over their eyes. They are perfectionists, and this quality serves them well in their high powered careers.



Roosters are quite practical and appreciate a sense of order. They are also very aware of their appearance and will spend hours perfecting every detail! Their biggest obstacle is learning to appreciate their inner self as much as their outer shell.



The Dog

Trustworthy, but less than trusting; that's the hallmark of the Dog. This sign may try to live by unreasonably high standards, but Dogs do make incredibly loyal friends.



Dogs tend to be moody, and aren't very skilled at making polite talk. A Dog would rather talk to you about deeply important topics. They also have a great need for activity in their lives, otherwise they put too much time into worrying about tomorrow.