What's wrong with dog meat?

Question

Hoooold up everybody, it's not what it sounds like. I'm not advocating the slaughtering and/or "gourmetization" of that four legged creature you tie by the gate before going to bed. I don't even like dog meat and yes, I have tasted it (my friends tricked me into believing it was goat meat). And I have a dog, Goofy.

But why can't people buy the idea of eating dog meat?

If your reason is because dogs are dirty, then I'd remind you that the animal they slaughtered so you can have your bacon or ham sandwich once ate it's own f***s. And have you seen how many worms reside in a cow's stomach?

Reasons of religion? Can't think of any.

Think of all the other animals we eat and how they live, look like and behave. If you were born into a society where shrimps were not part of the menu, would you try it? They look like sea-cockroaches.

I don't know about you but if my kids were starving (ok, future kids) and we had no money for food, I'd grab a knife and turn Goofy into the best hamburger ever made.

Answer 1

Because in the West people have grown up with out the need of anything. They have money, food and good jobs, even if they don't have jobs there government can afford to give them money (social welfare or what ever its called). With such a rich country they can afford pets and such like.

In a country that has been poor, has no social welfare and has shown in the failures of the great leap forward that lead to mass famine and still in some areas it still happens, they do not have the luxuries to afford a pet. A dog to them is a source of cheap meat for them.

An example of how bad it was I was in one of the parks in Beijing and I picked up a pinecone and give it to my friend. She didn't want it because it reminder her of the days then she was a kid and when searching for pinecones with her mother simpely to have something to cook and eat. My friend btw is 34.

It is still the same in some rural areas of China that they are poor and that dog is eaten as more expensive meat as lamb, pig, cow is out of there reach.

However in cities like Beijing you are only likely to find dog on the menu at reasurants and in that case is it still not common. In the cities there people are likely to have a reasonable jobs they can afford pets and the idea of eating dogs is becoming less favourable with this group of people.

Answer 2

My guess is that dogs' natural instincts to behaviour mimic human recognisable non-verbal body-language.  For example they follow you round.

The result is that it is very easy to personify dogs with their cute behaviour.  Alway going to be a show-stopper.  

Try starting with dingos or wolves.

Guess a cowboy or two shot a wolf.

Not sure as you say that it would be good burger.

Answer 3

YOU ARE SICK. I'm sorry, but I would NEVER eat my dog, EVER. Whether I was starving or not, he's more than just a dog, he's family, and dogs are the most loyal animal there is. Humans have developed a relationship between us and dogs, and most people treat their dogs like their babies. I know I do. I'm a vegetarian, so I don't believe in eating ANY kind of animal, be it cow, pig, or dog. NEVER.

I could never grasp the idea of eating an animal, much more an animal that has the ability to grow attached to you, and show you emotion and feelings. Those faces are not meant to be eaten by us. We are the few who have the choice and willingness to decide what goes into our stomachs, and why would I choose to eat such an innocent creature, or any creature for that!

Answer 4

Because in my culture, it is not acceptable to eat a dog.

If my kids or I were starving, of course I would eat a dog, but given a choice, no thanks.

Same reason I don't eat chickens feet or ducks tongue.

Answer 5

Because a dog is a pet and a pet is meant to be considered as part of the family.  I would rather starve than let my cat starve so there is no way i would eat my cat if i was starving.  I couldn't eat a dog either.  They sell rabbits in butcher shops and i won't eat a rabbit because that is a pet.  Also, they sell kangaroo meat but i wont eat that either.  I guess I am not used to the idea.  

Answer 6

perception, most people perceive eating the family pet as wrong. Although if starving I'm sure their opinion would change.

Answer 7

I guess it all depends on where in the world you were raised as to which foods you find to be the norm and which foods you find taboo.  In some cultures people eat chicken eggs that have a developing bird in them for the erotic stimulation they get from them.  Some cultures thrive on eating bugs such as worms and grubs.  Fried spiders and bats.  I could go on and on and on.  Im sure that you find some of the food that we eat in the USA to be strange as well, but thats only because you were not raised to eat it.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I hate your friends ew dog meat ur retarded never trust no matter how long u have known them

Answer 10

If you can kill goat,cow,pig of even fish for food , what the f**k wrong with dogs ????

Answer 11

Dogs are pets, not food.

Answer 12

i am a korean and i eat dogs too

now you say that dog's are domesticated wel yes most of them are but in korea and china there are certain breed of dog that are grown to be eaten. in the east there is no diffrence between dogs and a cow.

Answer 13

Nothing. Since Western folks won't get over their heads that eating pigs; chicken; lambs; beef are the same thing as eating dogs, they will be ignorantly annoying.

Dog meat is good for some people and that's why some Chinese eat it.

PETA are *******.

Answer 14

tasty

Answer 15

dogs are have been used in the past for hunting and up to this day in the police force and military all around the world so eating them is disrespectful to the animal.

im sure you heard the term "mans best friend"

Answer 16

I wouldn't say its soo much the fact that you are eating DOG. But also how they kill the dog.

Did you know they beat them to death while they are still alive because they believe this makes the meat more tender?

Or did you know they also hang the dog and let their feet drag on the table so it scares the dog and lets it suffer which they also believe makes the meat more tender?

Ive never seen anyone beat a pig or a cow.. usually a shot thru the head is used.. which is alot quicker and less painful then a beating or hanging.

But yes of course dogs are known as mans best friend, domesticated and also as a very intelligent animal. And have been known for saving many peoples lifes. And are cute and cuddly of course.

And the fact that Western countries dont do it, makes a big influence.

Also, isn't it a little hypocrital to own a pet and eat dog meat?

If you have a cow or a pig sleeping at the end of your bed, greeting you with kisses when you come home, learning tricks faster then an 8 year old can read.. well then maybe you shouldnt be eating cows and pigs!

My point being... humans can relate to dogs and form bonds with them.. and nobody wants to be a hypocrite right??

Answer 17

Who wants to eat their loyal companion? NOT I!!!!

If I had a pet cow I wouldn't eat it either, not that I would ever have a pet cow...

Answer 18

It is fine when do it if your starving i would die b4 i ate my dog... but check this video out its not cause there starving http://media.snuffx.com/g57jd5/100408/sn...

Answer 19

dogs are more domesticated. their mans best friend. how could you eat your best friend?

Answer 20

I enjoy a hotdog every now and again..