Dog meat

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Dog meat is meat and other edible parts that come from dogs. Historically, dog meat consumption has been recorded in many parts of the world. In the 21st century, most dog meat is consumed in China, South Korea, Vietnam and Nigeria and is still eaten or legally to be eaten in other countries around the world. Some cultures view the consumption of dog meat as part of their traditional, ritual, or everyday cuisine, while other cultures consider the consumption of dog meat as taboo, even when consumed in the past. It is estimated that by 2014 that worldwide, 25 million dogs are eaten every year by humans.

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Dog breeds are used for meat

Nureongi

The Nureongi (Korean: ??? ) is a yellowish landrace from Korea. Similar to other Korean native breeds, such as Jindo, nureongi is a medium-sized spitz dog, but larger with larger muscles and distinctive feather patterns. They are quite uniform in appearance, yellow hair and melanistic mask. Nureongi is most often used as a cattle dog, raised for its meat, and not usually kept as a pet. Podberscek, Anthony L. (2009). "Good for Pet and Eating: Keeping and Consuming Dogs and in South Korea" (PDF) . Journal of Social Problems . 65 (3): 623. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-4560.2009.01616.x. Archived from the original (PDF) in 2011-07-19.

Polynesian Dog

Poi Hawaii

The Hawaiian Poi Dog or ?? lio ( lio m? Ku? E for a fur-haired Poi dog) is an extinct breed of Hawaiian pale dog ? i used by natives of Hawaii as the spiritual guardian of children and as a source of food.

Tahitian dogs

Tahitian Dog or ?? r? M? 'Ohi is a food source, and is served by high-ranking leaders for early European explorers visiting the islands. Captain James Cook and his crew develop an appetite for dogs, with Cook noting, "For tame animals they have pigs, poultry, and dogs, the latter we learn to eat from them, and few of us but what makes it possible that the South Sea dog is next to the English Lamb. "

Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican_Hairless) "> Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hair)

The Xoloitzcuintli , or Xolo for short, is a furry dog, found in toys, miniatures and standard sizes. Xolo also comes in various coated and all three sizes can be born to one litter. He is also known as the dog without Mexican hair in English-speaking countries, is one of several breeds of furry dogs and has been used as a historical food source for the Aztec Empire.

Pet breeds

In 2015, The Korea Observer reported that many different pet breeds are eaten in South Korea, including labradors, retrievers and cocker spaniels, and that dogs slaughtered for their meat may include former pets.

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By region

Africa

Cameroon

Among the Vame people, domestic dogs are only eaten for certain rituals.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Although tests show 156 dogs infected with Ebola, the consumption of dog meat is no longer taboo.

Ghana

The Tallensi, Akyims, Kokis, and Yaakuma, one of Ghana's many cultures, regard dog meat as a delicacy. While Mamprusi generally avoids dog meat, it is eaten in the "bitter soup" provided by a king for his noble lineage. The two tribes in Ghana, Frafra and Dagaaba are specifically known as "tribal friends" and the consumption of dog meat is a common bond between the two tribes. Every year around September, the match is set between these two tribes and Dog Head is a trophy at stake for a winning tribe.

Morocco

Islamic law forbids eating dog meat as well as the Moroccan government. However, the consumption of dog meat still occurs mainly in poor areas, often passed as other meat such as the situation in 2013 and 2009 cases.

Nigeria

Dogs are eaten by various groups in several Nigerian states, including Ondo State, Akwa Ibom, River Cross, Highlands, Kalaba, Taraba and Gombe from Nigeria. They are believed to have drug strength.

By the end of 2014, the fear of contracting Ebola virus disease from the flesh of wild animals causes at least one major Nigerian newspaper to imply that eating dog meat is a healthy alternative. The paper documents the rapidly growing trade in dog meat and the sale of slow, even smoked bush meat.

America

Canada

It is not explicitly illegal to sell and serve dog meat. But to be able to serve any meat for human consumption in restaurants and for the general meat must come from provincial licensed meat factory operators and meet the standards of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for meat inspection. There are no provincial licensed plants approved for slaughter. If a dog is killed without justification, the murder could be considered cruel, which would violate the Criminal Code, and those convicted could be sentenced to up to 5 years in prison.

Ancient Mexico

At the time of the Aztec Empire in what is now central Mexico, Dogs Without Mexican Dogs grew up, among other destinations, for their flesh. HernÃƒÆ'Ã‚Â¡n CortÃƒ Â© reported when he arrived at Tenochtitlan in 1519, "little dogs bred for food" were among the items sold in the city market. These dogs, Xoloitzcuintles , are often depicted in pre-Columbian Mexican pottery. This breed was almost extinct in the 1940s, but the British Military Attache in Mexico City, Norman Wright, developed the breed of some of the dogs he found in remote villages.

United States

Reports on families who eat dog meat because of choices, not necessities, are rare and newsworthy. Family stories in Ohio and Newark, New Jersey that made it the edition of the New York Times in 1876 and 1885.

At the beginning of the 20th century, dog meat was consumed during the period of shortage of meat.

By 2018, it is legal to eat dog meat in 43 states.

North American Natives

The traditional culture that surrounds the consumption of dog meat varies from one tribe to the tribe among native North Americans, with some tribes regarding it as a delicacy, and others (like Comanche) treat it as forbidden food. Indigenous people in the Great Plains, like Sioux and Cheyenne, eat them, but there are religious taboos that go against wild fang.

During their 1803-1806 expeditions, Meriwether Lewis and other members of Corps of Discovery ate dog meat, either from their own animals or supplied by Indians, including Paiutes and Indian Wah-clel, branch of Watlatas. , Clatsop, Teton Sioux (Lakota), Indian Nez Perce, and Hidatsas. Lewis and expedition members eat dog meat, except William Clark, who reportedly could not bring himself to eat dogs.

The Kickapoo people include dog meat in many of their traditional festivals. This practice has been well documented in the Job Progress Administration of the "Pioneer History Project of India for Oklahoma".

Arctic and Antarctic

The British explorer Ernest Shackleton and Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expeditions were trapped, and eventually killed their dog sled for food. A group of Norwegian explorers Roald Amundsen ate sled dogs during his expedition to the South Pole. This allows the party to bring less food, thus easing the burden. When comparing a dog sled with a horse as a design animal, he also notes:

there is a clear advantage that dogs can be fed to dogs. One can reduce one packet bit by bit, slaughter the weak and feed the one chosen with them. In this way they get fresh meat. Our dogs live with dog meat and pemmican along the way, and this allows them to do a remarkable job. And if we ourselves want a piece of fresh meat, we can cut a small, smooth fillet; it tastes to us as good as the best beef. The dogs do not mind at all; as long as they get their share, they do not mind which part of the carcass of their colleague comes from. All that remains after one of these dog food is the tooth of the victim - and if it's really a tough day, it also disappears.

Douglas Mawson and Xavier Mertz are part of the Far Eastern Party, a team of three people working with Lieutenant B.E.S. Ninnis, to survey King George V Land, Antarctica. On December 14, 1912 Ninnis fell through a snow-covered crevasse along with most of the party rations, and was never seen again. Mawson and Mertz immediately turned around. They have food one and a half weeks to themselves and nothing for dogs. Their little supplies forced them to eat their sled dogs on their 315 mile (507 km) return journey. Their flesh is hard, fibrous and with no fat left. Each animal produces very little, and its main part is fed to a surviving dog, which eats meat, skin and bones until nothing remains. The men also eat the brains and livers of dogs. Unfortunately eating a sled dog's liver produces a hypervitaminosis A condition because the canine has a much higher tolerance for vitamin A than humans. Mertz suffers from rapid deterioration. He suffered from abdominal pain and became incapable and incoherent. On January 7, 1913, Mertz died. Mawson went on his own, eventually making it back to camp alive. Asia/Pacific Asia/Pacific

China

About 20 million dogs are killed for consumption each year, making the People's Republic of China the world's largest consumer of dog meat. Although eating dog meat is not illegal in mainland China, the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture has never issued a quarantine procedure to slaughter dogs. Selling dog meat as food goes against the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China. Under the Animal Epidemic Prevention Act of the People's Republic of China (Amendment 2013), dogs must be vaccinated. Dogs to eat are not vaccinated, so they are illegal to be transported or sold; However, despite this, about 20 million dogs are annually slaughtered for consumption.

Eating dog meat in China has been around for thousands of years. Dog meat (Chinese: ?? ; pinyin: g? U rÃƒÆ'Ã‚Â²u ) has been a source of food in some areas from about 500 BC and maybe even earlier. It has been suggested that wolves in southern China may have been domesticated as a source of meat. Mencius, the philosopher, speaks of dog meat as edible meat. It is thought to have medicinal properties, and is very popular in winter in northern China, as it is believed to increase body temperature after consumption and promote warmth. Historical records have shown how in times of food scarcity (as in war-time situations), dogs can also be eaten as an emergency food source.

It is strongly believed in Chinese culture that meat that helps with "qi" (?), Like dog meat, has incredible drug properties that can boost your body. By eating dog meat, a person can increase sexual potency and sexual ability, also to help the growth of the penis.

Dog meat is sometimes called "fragrant meat" (?? xi? Ng rÃƒÆ'Ã‚Â²u ) or "flesh of the earth" (?? dÃƒÆ'Ã‚Â¬ yÃƒÆ'Ã‚Â¡ng ) in Mandarin and "3-6 fragrant meat" (Chinese: ???? ; Cantonese Yale: sÃƒÆ' am luhk hÃƒÆ'Ã‚ ung yuhk ) in Cantonese (3 plus 6 is 9 and the words "nine" and "dogs" have close pronunciation. in Mandarin, "nine" and " dog "is pronounced differently).

In modern times, the level of dog consumption in China varies by region. This is most common in Guangdong, Yunnan and Guangxi, as well as Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning provinces in the north. It is common to find dog meat served in restaurants in South China, where dogs are kept on farms for consumption (however, there are also examples of finding pet meat stolen on the menu). In 2012, Chinese Internet users and Chinese police intercepted trucks carrying caged dogs for slaughter in areas such as Chongqing and Kunming. By 2014, 11 people in Hunan province were sentenced to jail for allegedly poisoning more than 1,000 dogs and selling poisoned meat to restaurants.

Since 2009, Yulin, Guangxi has organized an annual festival of dog meat eating (supposedly a summer solstice celebration). In 2014, the city government issued a statement that the festival is not a cultural tradition, but a commercial event organized by restaurants and the public. Various dog meat dishes (and more recently, cats) are eaten, washed by lychee wine. The festival in 2011 lasts 10 days, of which 15,000 dogs are consumed. Estimated number of dogs eaten during the festival ranges from 10,000 - 15,000. The festival organizers claim that only dogs are cultured for consumption, but others claim that some dogs bought for slaughter and consumption are stolen pets or pets, as evidenced by their collars. Some of the dogs eaten at the festival are burned or boiled alive and there are reports that dogs are sometimes beaten or beaten to death with the belief that an increase in adrenaline circulating in the dog's body adds to the taste of the flesh. At the 2015 festival, there is a long line outside a large restaurant (300 seats) that sells dog meat for about Ã‚ Â£ 4 (EUR5.60) per kilogram. Before the 2014 festival, eight dogs (and two of their cages) sold for 1,150 yuan ($ 185) and six puppets for 1,200 yuan. Before the 2015 festival, a protester bought 100 dogs for 7,000 yuan ($ 1,100; Â£ 710). Animal Rights NGO Best Volunteer Center claims that the city has more than 100 slaughterhouses, which process between 30 and 100 dogs per day. However, the Yulin Animal Disease Control and Prevention Center claims that the city has only eight dog-cutting houses selling about 200 dogs, though this has risen to about 2,000 dogs during the Yulin festival. There are several campaigns to stop the festival; more than 3,000,000 people have signed a petition against it on Weibo (the Twitter equivalent in China). One petition, addressed to the Chinese Minister of Agriculture, Chen Wu, reads "Do the humane thing by saying no to this festival and save countless live dogs who will be the victims of this event - an event that will slaughter, live skin, pounding to death, etc. thousands of innocent dogs. "Before the 2014 festival, doctors and nurses staff were instructed not to eat dog meat there, and local restaurants serving dog meat were ordered to cover the word" dog "on their sign and notice.

Movement against the consumption of cat and dog meat is given an additional boost by the establishment of China Companion Animal Protection Network (CCAPN). After being extended to more than 40 community members, CCAPN began organizing protests against eating dog and cat meat in 2006, beginning in Guangzhou and continuing in more than ten other cities following a positive response from the public. Prior to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, officials ordered dog meat to be taken off the menu at 112 official Olympic restaurants to avoid offending visitors from different countries where dog meat consumption is taboo.

In 2010, a draft law was proposed to ban the consumption of dog meat. However, the law is not expected to be enacted, although it makes the consumption of dog meat illegal if it is legalized. In 2010, the first draft bill proposal was introduced, arguing for the protection of animals from persecution. The law includes measures to imprison up to 15 days for dog meat eating. However, certain cultural food festivals continue to promote meat. For example, in 2014, 10,000 dogs are killed for the Yulin dog feeding festival.

At the beginning of the 21st century, the consumption of dog meat decreased or disappeared. In 2014, the sale of dog meat declined by one third compared to 2013. It was reported that by 2015, one of Guangzhou's most popular restaurants serving dog meat was closed after the local government tightened regulations; the restaurant has been serving dog meat since 1963. Other restaurants serving dog and cat meat in the Yuancun and Panyu districts also stop serving this dish in 2015.

Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, Dog and Cats Ordinance was introduced by the Hong Kong Government of England on January 6, 1950. It prohibits the slaughter of dogs or cats to be used as food with fines and imprisonment. In February 1998, a Hong Konger was sentenced to one month in jail and a fine of two thousand HK dollars to hunt a street dog to eat. Four local men were sentenced to 30 days in prison in December 2006 for slaughtering two dogs.

Taiwan

Dog meat is believed by some people in Taiwan to have health benefits, including improving circulation and increasing body temperature. In 2001, the Taiwan government imposed a ban on the sale of dog meat, due to pressure from domestic animal welfare groups and a desire to increase international perceptions, despite several protests. In 2007, other laws were passed, significantly increasing penalties to dog meat sellers. However, animal rights activists accuse the Taiwan government of not demanding those who continue to slaughter and serve dog meat in restaurants.

In April 2017, Taiwan became the first East Asian country to officially ban the consumption of dog and cat meat and jail time for those who torture and kill animals. Animal Protection Amendment approved by the Legislative Yuan aims to punish the sale, purchase or consumption of dog or cat meat with fines ranging from NT $ 50,000 to NT $ 2 million. The amendment also incriminated penalties for those who deliberately injured animals for up to two years in prison and a fine of NT $ 200,000 to NT $ 2 million.

India

Dog meat is a delicacy among certain Tibetan-Burmese Tribes in some Northeast Indian states, especially Mizoram, Nagaland, and Manipur.

In Nagaland, dog lovers have launched a campaign to end the trade in Indian dog meat, which saw more than 30,000 stray and stolen dogs beaten to death with clubs every year. The consumption of dog meat is illegal in India but is done in Nagaland and other eastern states, where dog meat is considered to have high nutritional and drug value.

Indonesia

Indonesia is a Muslim majority, a faith that considers dog meat, along with pigs, to be haram (ritually unclean). Therefore, Muslims do not eat it. However, dog meat is eaten by some non-Muslim minorities in Indonesia.

While reliable data on dog meat trade in Indonesia is still scarce, making it difficult to establish consumption trends, animal rights activists and restaurant owners say there is a growing desire for dog meat among members of ethnic groups who do not eat dog meat traditionally. On the island of Bali alone, between 60,000 and 70,000 dogs were slaughtered and eaten for a year, despite persistent concerns about the spread of rabies after the outbreak there several years ago, according to the Bali Animal Welfare Association.

The consumption of dog meat is associated with Minahasa culture in North Sulawesi, Maluku culture, Toraja culture, various ethnicities from East Nusa Tenggara, and Batak in northern Sumatra. Code for restaurants or sellers who sell dog meat is "RW" (Minahasan) or "B1" (Batak).

The popular Indonesian dog-meat is a spicy Minahasan meat dish called rica-rica . Dog meat rica-rica is specifically called rica-rica "RW" which means Rintek Wuuk in the Minahasan dialect, which means "fine hair" as euphemism that refers to the fine hairs found in roasted dog meat. Cooked as a dish of Patong by Torajans, and like Saksang "B1" (short for Biang meaning "dog" or "bitch" in the dialect Batak) by Batak people in North Sumatra. In Java, there are some dishes made from dog meat, such as sengsu ( tongseng asu ), sate ( lit. "sate drug"), and racing goat (lit. "goat racing"). Asu is the Java language for "dog".

Dog consumption in Indonesia received attention during the 2012 US Presidential election when Barack Obama was then shown by his opponent to eat dog meat presented by Lolo Soetoro's stepfather when Obama was living in the country. Obama writes about his experience feeding dogs in his Dreams of My Father, and in 2012 the White House Correspondents' Dinner joked about eating dogs.

In June 2017, there was an investigative report that found that tourists in Bali were unconsciously eating dog meat sold by street vendors.

Japanese

The consumption of dog meat is not a feature of modern Japanese culture. There is a belief in Japan that certain dogs have special powers in their religion of Shintoism and Buddhism. Dog meat is consumed in Japan up to 675 AD, when Emperor Tenmu decides on a 4 to 9 month consumption ban this year. Usually a dog accompanies the emperor to fight, so it is believed that eating a dog gives a bad luck to the emperor. In Japanese temples, certain animals are worshiped, like dogs because they are believed to be giving people a lucky charm talisman called "Komainu". Animals are described as luck in scrolls and Kakemono during the period of Kofun, the Asuka period and the Nara period. According to Meisan Shojiki? Rai (??????) published in 1760, wild dog meat sold along with wild pigs, deer, foxes, wolves, bears, raccoons, otters, ferrets and cats in some areas of Edo.

Korean

Gaegogi (???) literally means "dog meat" in Korean. The term itself, however, is often mistaken as a term for Korean soup made from dog meat, which is actually called bosintang (?????, Nourishing soup body > ) (sometimes spelled "bo-shintang").

The consumption of dog meat in Korean culture can be traced through history. Dog bones were dug in neolithic settlements in Changnyeong, South Gyeongsang Province. The wall painting in the Goguryeo Tomb complex in South Hwangghae Province, a World Heritage site dating from the 4th century AD, depicts a dog slaughtered in a warehouse. Balhae people also enjoy dog â€‹â€‹meat, and the tradition of modern canine cuisine seems to have originated from that era.

Although their ancestors Mohe did not respect dogs, the Jurchen people began to respect dogs around the Ming dynasty and continue this tradition to Manchu. It was banned in the Jurchen culture to use dog skins, and was banned for Jurchen to harm, kill, and eat dogs, as Jurchen believed that "the worst crime" was the use of dog skins by Koreans.

South Korea

According to Korean Animal Rights Advocates (KARA), about 780,000 to 1 million dogs are consumed per year in South Korea. This amount is lower based on sales estimates from Moran Market, which occupies 30-40% of the dog meat market in the country. Sales in the Moran Market have declined in recent years, dropping to about 20,000 dogs per year by 2017. In recent years the consumption of dog meat has declined as more people have adopted dogs as pets. The dog restaurant is also closed, with reports saying 1,500 dogs of meat restaurants in the country have been almost half in recent years. Some restaurants have reported a 20-30% decrease in consumption per year. A poll conducted by Gallup Korea in 2015 reported that only 20 percent of men in their 20s consumed dog meat, compared with half of those in their 50s and 60s. According to Korean Animal Rights Advocates (KARA), there are about 3,000 dog farms operating across the country, many of whom accept dogs from overflowing from dog factories for the pet industry. With the decline in demand for dog meat in Korea, a more serious problem today is the poultry farm industry.

Dog meat is often consumed during the summer months and baked or prepared in soup or stew. The most popular soups are bosintang and gaejang-guk , a spicy soup intended to balance body heat during the summer. This is considered to ensure good health by balancing the "qi" of a person, the vital energy that is believed from the body. Dog meat is also believed to increase body temperature, so people sweat more to keep one cold during the summer (how to handle heat is called Heat heat with heat (????, ???, i-yeol-chi-yeol .) The 19th century version of witches describes the preparation of dishes by boiling dog meat with vegetables such as green onions and chili powder, chicken and bamboo shoots.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety recognizes any edible products other than drugs as food. The South Korean Food Health Act (?????) does not include dog meat as a legal foodstuff. In the capital city of Seoul, the sale of dog meat was banned by regulations on 21 February 1984, classifying dog meat as "disgusting food" (????, ????, hyeom-o sigpum ), but the rule was not strictly enforced except during the 1988 Seoul Olympics. In 2001, Seoul Mayor announced there would be no law enforcement efforts to control the sale of dog meat during the 2002 FIFA World Cup, partly held in Seoul. In March 2008, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced its plan to propose policy advice to the central government to legally classify dog â€‹â€‹slaughterers as cattle, rekindling the debate on the issue.

The type of main dog raised for meat is a non-specific landrace, whose dog is generally named as Nureongi (???) or Hwangu (??). Nureongi is not the only type of dog currently slaughtered for meat in South Korea. In 2015, The Korea Observer reported that many different dog breeds of dogs are eaten in South Korea, including labrador, retarder and cocker spaniels, and that dogs slaughtered for their meat often include former pets.

There is a large and vocal group from Korea (made up of a number of animal welfare groups) who oppose dog eating practices. Popular television shows such as 'I Love Pet' have been documented, in 2011 for example, the illegal sale of dog meat and dog slaughter in the suburbs. The program also broadcasts illegal dog farms and slaughterhouses, showing unsafe and dreadful conditions of dogs being confined, some of whom look ill with severe eye infections and malnutrition. However, despite this growing awareness, there are still some in Korea who do not eat or enjoy meat, but feel that it is someone else's right to do so, along with a smaller but still vocal group of pro-dogs who want to popularize dog consumption in Korea and around the world. A group of pro-dog dog individuals are trying to promote and publicize the worldwide consumption of dog meat during the run-up to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, held jointly by Japan and South Korea, which encourages retaliation from animal rights fighters and prominent figures. such as Brigitte Bardot to denounce the practice. The opposite of dog meat consumption in South Korea is very critical of eating dog meat, as some dogs are beaten, burned or hung to make their flesh softer.

Restaurants that sell dog meat, often exclusively, do so at the risk of losing their restaurant license. A case of a dog meat dealer, accused of selling dog meat, appeared in 1997 in which an appeals court freed a dog wholesale trader, who decided that dogs were socially accepted as food. According to the South Korean National Assembly, more than 20,000 restaurants, including 6484 registered restaurants, serving soup made from dog meat in Korea in 1998. In 1999 the BBC reported that 8,500 tons of dog meat is consumed every year, with 93 600 tonnes. is used to produce a tonic of a drug called gaesoju (???, soju dog ). However, by 2014 only 329 restaurants serve dog meat in Seoul, and the number continues to decline every year.

North Korea

NK Daily reported that the North Korean government included dog meat on the new list for a hundred fixed prices, setting a fixed price of 500 won per kilogram in early 2010.

Philippines

In the capital Manila, Commission Ordinance Commission 78-05 specifically prohibits the killing and selling of dogs for food. However, in general, the Philippine Veterinary Welfare Act 1998 prohibits the killing of animals other than livestock, pigs, goats, sheep, poultry, rabbits, carabaos, horses, deer and crocodiles, with the exception of religion, culture, research, public safety and/animal health. However, the consumption of dog meat is not uncommon in the Philippines, reflected in occasional coverage in Philippine newspapers.

The province of Benguet specifically allows the cultural use of dog meat by indigenous people and recognizes this may lead to limited commercial use.

Asocena is a dish consisting mainly of dog meat originating from the Philippines.

In the early 1980s, there was international condemnation of dog meat consumption in the Philippines after the newspaper published photographs of Margaret Thatcher, then British Prime Minister, with the carcass of a dog hanging beside her at a market stall. The British government discusses the withdrawal of foreign aid and other countries, such as Australia, which are considered similar measures. To avoid such actions, the Philippine government banned the sale of dog meat, although dog meat is the third most consumed meat, behind pork and goat and beef in the front. The ban was finally completely ignored, although it was restored by President Ramos in 1998 in the Animal Welfare Act (Act of the Republic 8485).

Singapore

The sale of illegal dog meat in Singapore.

Thai

In Thailand, the consumption of dog meat has been shown to have historical precedents, and dog consumption is part of mainstream culture. In recent years, the consumption of dog meat in certain areas of the country, especially in certain northeastern provinces such as Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom, particularly the Tha Rae sub-district of Sakon Nakhon Province, has been identified as a major center for the country profitable. , the dog meat trade, has attracted widespread criticism from Thai residents and local news media. This has led to a large group of animal activists becoming increasingly vocal towards dog meat consumption and the sale of dogs transported through Laos to neighboring Mekong countries, including Vietnam and China. According to news reports, a large number of these dogs continue to be stolen from people's homes by illegal operators. This also happened after the Flood of Thailand 2011. Dubbed the country's "Trade of Shame", Animal activists have now established some informal animal welfare and rescue groups, especially online, in an attempt to stop this illegal trade, with a collective attitude is that "Dogs are not food". Nonprofit nonprofit organizations established such as the Soi Dog Foundation have also been active in raising awareness and for rehabilitating and relocating rescued dogs from trucks trying to transport live dogs from Thailand to nearby countries. This issue has had little impact on the nation's animal rights movement, which continues to call upon the Thai government to adopt tighter and more comprehensive animal rights laws to prevent pet abuses and cruelty to all animals.

Timor-Leste

Dog meat is a popular delicacy in Timor-Leste.

Uzbekistan

Although not commonly eaten, dog meat is sometimes used in Uzbekistan with the belief that it has medicinal properties.

Vietnamese

About five million dogs are massacred in Vietnam each year, making the country the second largest consumer of dog meat in the world after China, which consumes about 20 million. Consumption has been criticized by many people in Vietnam and around the world because most dogs are pets that are stolen and killed in a brutal way. Vietnam has no strong rules to stop the practice. Dog thieves are rarely punished, and also people who buy and sell stolen meat. Dog meat is very popular in urban areas in the north, and can be found in specialty restaurants that special serve dog meat.

According to a 2013 survey on VietNamNet, with the participation of over 3,000 readers, shows that the majority of people, at 80%, still support dog meat eating. Up to 66 percent of readers say that dog meat is a nutritious meal and has been a traditional food for a very long time. About 13 percent say eating dog meat is okay but dog cutting must be tightly controlled, avoiding embarrassing images.

Dog meat is believed to bring good luck in Vietnamese culture. This looks comparable to the consumption of chicken or pork. In urban areas, there are many restaurants that eat dog meat. For example, on Nhat Tan Street, TÃƒÆ'Ã‚ Â¢ y H? District, Hanoi, many restaurants serve dog meat. Groups of customers, usually men, sitting on mats, will spend their evenings sharing plates of dog meat and drinking alcohol. The consumption of dog meat can be part of a ritual that usually occurs towards the end of the lunar month for astrological and luck reasons. Restaurants that are primarily available to serve dog meat can only be opened for the last half of the lunar month. Dog meat is also believed to increase libido in men. The Associated Press reported in October 2009 that a soaring economy has led to a dog restaurant boom in Hanoi, and this has led to the proliferation of dognappers. Reportedly, a dog weighing 20 kilograms (44 pounds) can sell for more than $ 100 - roughly the monthly salary of an average Vietnamese worker. There is a huge smuggling trade from Thailand to export dogs to Vietnam for human consumption.

In 2009, dog meat was found to be the main carrier of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which led to a cholera summer epidemic in northern Vietnam.

Before 2014, more than 5 million dogs were killed for meat every year in Vietnam according to the Canine Protection Alliance of Asia. However, there are indications that the desire to eat dog meat in Vietnam is fading. Part of the decline is thought to be due to an increase in the number of Vietnamese who keep dogs as pets, as their income has increased in recent decades. "[People] used to keep dogs to keep the house, and when they needed meat they ate it Now they keep dogs as pets, imported from China, Japan and other countries One pet may cost hundreds of millions dong [100 million dong is $ 4,677]. "

Europe

In general, the consumption of dog meat is taboo in Europe. This has been the case for centuries, though exceptions have occurred at a time of scarcity such as siege or famine.

Expedition and emergency

Sometimes there are accounts of Europeans traveling in remote areas (out of Europe) who are lost and must feed their companion dog to survive. Explorer Benedict Allen claims to have done this, and a case in Canada reported in 2013. This is different from the Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, where the sled dogs are reckoned in the rations.

Austria

Section 6, Paragraph 2 of the law for animal protection ( Tierschutzgesetz TSchG )) prohibits the killing of dogs and cats for consumption as food or for other products.

English and Irish

Eating dog meat is considered completely taboo. However, Brittonic and Irish texts dating from the early Christian period indicate that dog meat is sometimes consumed but may be in the context of rituals such as Druidic trance rituals. The sacrificial dog bones are often found on archaeological sites; However, they are usually treated differently, like horses, than other food animals. One of Ireland's mythological heroes, Cuchulainn, has two geasa, or oath, one of which is to avoid dog meat. The outbreak of geasa caused his death in Irish mythology.

Belgium

Some meat shops sold dog meat during the German occupation of Belgium in World War I, when food was scarce. According to The New York Times, in the 19th century, the Belgian Veterinary School Board occasionally recommended dog meat for human consumption after being properly examined.

French

Although consumption of dog meat is rare in France, and is now considered taboo, dog meat has been consumed in the past by Gaul. The earliest evidence of dog consumption in France is found on the Gaulish archaeological site, where a dog bone that was slaughtered was found. French news sources from the late 19th century carried stories reporting people who bought dog meat, described as "pretty and light". During the Paris siege (1870-1871), food shortages caused by the German blockade in the city caused the citizens of Paris to switch to alternative sources for food, including dog meat. There is a line at the butcher's shop waiting to buy dog â€‹â€‹meat. Dog meat was also reportedly sold by some butchers in Paris in 1910.

German

Dog meat has been eaten in every major German crisis since, at least, the time of Frederick the Great, and is often referred to as the "goat meat blockade". At the beginning of the 20th century, high meat prices led to the widespread consumption of horse and dog meat in Germany.

At the end of World War I, dog meat was being eaten in Saxony by poorer classes due to starvation.

The consumption of dog meat continued in the 1920s. In 1937, trichinella targeted meat inspection laws were introduced to pigs, dogs, wild pigs, foxes, badgers, and other carnivores. Dog meat has been banned in Germany since 1986.

Dutch

During the severe shortage of meat to coincide with the German occupation from 1940 to 1945, the sausages found made of dog meat were confiscated by authorities in the Netherlands.

Polish

While dog meat is not eaten, in some rural Poland, especially Lesser Poland, dog fat can be used as lard, traditionally believed to have medicinal properties - good for the lungs, for example. Since the 16th century, fats of various animals, including dogs, are used as part of traditional medicine, and since the 18th century, dog fat has a reputation as a benefit to the lungs. It should be noted that such meat consumption is considered taboo in Polish culture, and making pork fat from dog fat is illegal. In 2009, a scandal broke out when a farm near Czstochowa was found hunting dogs for pig fat. According to Grazyna Zawada, from Gazeta Wyborcza, there are farms in Czestochowa, Klobuck, and in the Radom region, and in the decade from 2000 to 2010 six people who produce dog pig fat are found guilty of violating animal welfare. law (killing dogs and animal cruelty) and sentenced to imprisonment. In 2014 there are new cases being prosecuted.

Swiss

In 2012, the Swiss newspaper Tages-Anzeiger reported that dogs, as well as cats, are eaten regularly by some farmers in rural areas. While commercial carnage and the sale of dog meat is illegal, farmers are allowed to slaughter dogs for personal consumption. The favorite kind of meat comes from dogs that are associated with Rottweiler and consumed as MostbrÃƒÆ'Ã‚Â¶ckli , a form of soaked meat. Animals were slaughtered by butchers and shot or beaten.

In his 1979 book Mealless Cuisine , Calvin Schwabe describes the Swiss dog meat recipe gedÃƒÆ'Ã‚Â¶rrtes Hundefleisch served as thin-slice paper, as well as smoked dog ham, Hundeschinken , prepared by drying and drying raw dog meat.

It is illegal in Switzerland to produce food from dog meat commercially, or to produce such food for commercial purposes.

Oceania

Australia

Although in most states and territories there is no special law to ban cats and dogs, this practice does not exist in Australian society, where domestic pets are protected by legislative and non-profit institutions such as the RSPCA. South Australia is the only state that specifically forbids eating dog or cat meat, including killing of cats or dogs for that purpose. However, it is illegal to sell dog meat in Australian states or territories and each state has relevant animal cruelty laws.

New Zealand

It is legitimate to eat dog meat in New Zealand, but it is generally not forgiven. A Tongan man living in New Zealand sparked a public debate in 2009 after he cooked a dog in his backyard. This prompts calls to ban practice, although this does not happen.

Polynesia

Dogs are historically eaten in Tahiti and other islands in Polynesia, including Hawaii at the time of the first European contact. James Cook, when he first visited Tahiti in 1769, was noted in his journal, "few of us but what makes it possible that the Southern Dog is next to the English Lamb, one thing that benefits them is that they live completely on Vegetables". Calwin Schwabe reported in 1979 that the dog was eaten extensively in Hawaii and considered to have a higher quality than pork or chicken. When the Hawaiians first encountered early English and American explorers, they confusedly explained the visitor's attitude about dog meat. The Hawaiians raise dogs and pigs as pets and food. They do not understand why their British and American visitors only find pigs that are suitable for consumption. This practice appears to have been extinguished, along with the original Hawaiian dog breed, the unique Hawaiian Poi Dog, which is primarily used for this purpose. The consumption of domestic dog meat is still common in the Kingdom of Tonga, and has also been noted in Tongan communities of expatriates in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States.

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