is rat and dog a good choice

Chinese Dog and Rat make a pretty good pair in many cases. While Dog may seem boring to some Rats, Dog has mood swings that many Rats find intriguing.
When this pairing consists of a Dog man and a Rat woman, she will cheer him up and buoys him with her respect.
When this pairing consists of a Rat man and a Dog woman, they are more friends than lovers, even if they are married.