Chinese Zodiac

I've been looking into the characteristic traits that are described to come out in the people who are born under each year in the Chinese Zodiac. So here I simply wanted to include my research as I'd like to consider using these characteristics in each animal in my story.

I've kept it short and sweet, including the Chinese symbol, their strengths and their weaknesses. 

Rat

Smart, wealthy, hard worker, adaptable, adorable, sensible, curious

timid, lack of concentration, not authoritative, not influenced, easily guided by own interests

Ox

persistent, simple, honest, straightforward, devoted

not good communicators, not very lively, 

Tiger

tolerant, staunch, valiant, and respected, like challenges

very sympathetic, short tempered and over confident

Rabbit

gentle, sensitive, good memory, welcoming, hate arguing

not determined, stubborn

Dragon

lively, intelligent, energetic, excitable, don't get discouraged when things are difficult

arrogent, impatient, fiery, unrealistic, over confident

Snake

good temper, skill at communicating, say little, great wisdom, hate to fail

irritable, jealous, suspicious, overdo things, too headstrong, fickle

Horse

energetic, bright, warm hearted, intelligent, able, kind to others

impatient, hot blooded, bad temper, failure results in pessimism.

Goat

tender, polite, clever, kind hearted, wise, gentle, compassionate

shy, pessimistic, moody, indecisive

Monkey

lively, flexible, quick witted, and versatile, innovative

cunning, selfish, suspicious, arrogent

Rooster

deep thinkers, honest, bright, ambitious, warm hearted

enthusiastic about something too quickly, critical, think they're always right

Dog

faithful, courageous, smart and warm hearted

irritable, get anxious, sometime distant

Pig

honest, frank, chivalrous, gallant, behaves, optimistic

too trusting, naive, hot tempered and impulsive