Xīnchūn kuàilè! 
Another year, another turn of the Lunar Calendar. As we've done in years past, we'd like to spend some time, celebrating the Chinese New Year (and of course, have a limited time badge you can earn). 2018 is the Year of the Dog, the faithful furry friend who have stood by our side from (almost) the very beginning.
Pack Instincts
According to the Chinese Zodiac (and to no surprise to anyone who has owned a canine companion), people born in the Year of the Dog are known for their loyal, honest personalities. Of course, these valiant hearts can often be emotional, and their lively and courageous spirits make them one of the more stubborn signs. Their lucky numbers are 3, 4, and 9, and they win 'best in show' with their lucky colors red, green, and purple.
Canine Companions
Considered to be one of the first species to be domesticated, dogs have served as companions for humanity for millennia, selectively bread to look and behave as the perfect four-legged friend. Archaeological records show that the first undisputed dog remains buried besides humans dates back almost 14,7000 years (though other, disputed remains have been traced back to over 36,000 years ago). These dates imply that the earliest canine companion accompanied our hunter-gather ancestors, and have stood by our side ever since. To this day, they fulfill many duties besides simple friendship, including hunting, herding, protection, law enforcement, and even therapeutic roles.
Man's Best Friend
Whether your a cat, dog, bird and scale person, it's easy to see how dog's have earned the sobriquet 'man's best friend'. And while we'd like to celebrate canines on the community, I have it on good authority that most of our members are actually primates. How unfortunate for the dog lovers among us. However, the element14 community is for and a celebration of our members, so we'll throw you a bone on this one. To earn this year's badge, comment below with who your 'best friend/s' is on the community. We know it's hard to play favorites, so you don't have to pick one. 
This badge is available now until March 2nd, 2017.
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