Is it wrong to eat dogs?

[administrator of yackady]

Well this is something I'm pretty sure hasnt popped up here before. I like most westerners see using dogs as a food source morally wrong though to be honest I have no real reason why, im not a dog owner. Yet in many eastern cultures its perfectly acceptable. I guess this is the right forum as its about whether it conflicts with your morales eating snoopy.

Also while were at it, same question for monkeys and other primates, are they just too genetically close to consider it? Is it as bad as cannibalism?

So basically why do we find it wrong to eat dogs and monkeys?

[blackwatersix]

In my culture's case its more of a "I-don't-want-to-eat-my-pet" thing. We eat dogs here, it's kind of a delicacy. but these are dogs that are raised for meat. Mind you we don't eat the purebred ones, mainly purpose-raised mongrels. By "we" I mean my countrymen, I've yet to eat dog since I view all dogs as someone's pet. Haha.

So, no, it's not wrong to eat dogs as long as they're NOT someone's pet.

[hellheaven1987]

No, it is not wrong. It is actually weird people can eat cow, pig, chicken and fishs without trouble yet cannot eat dogs - all four on list can be pet too.

In fact, Chinese literature always mentions dog meat is great with strong alcohol.

I think it's because they have personalities.

Dogs can become your friend , they know who you are , they are loyal they show affection somewhat and will do things for you etc etc same for monkeys.

I think its wrong because they have alot of human qualities about them.

That is garbage; it is like saying other animals have less intelligence to have personality.

[D.B. Cooper]

No, it is not wrong. It is actually weird people can eat cow, pig, chicken and fishs without trouble yet cannot eat dogs - all four on list can be pet too.

In fact, Chinese literature always mentions dog meat is great with strong alcohol.

But dogs are domesticated and we actually live with them, cows are just a herd of cows. The emotional connection isn't there.

[hellheaven1987]

But dogs are domesticated and we actually live with them, cows are just a herd of cows. The emotional connection isn't there.

So, you mean we are still hunting cows in wild for their meat?? Last time I check cows are domesticated too.

[D.B. Cooper]

So, you mean we are still hunting cows in wild for their meat?? Last time I check cows are domesticated too.

We keep dogs as pets in our houses, but not cows. It's obviously not the same thing.

[Tacitursa]

So basically why do we find it wrong to eat dogs and monkeys?

I think it's because they have personalities.

Dogs can become your friend , they know who you are , they are loyal they show affection somewhat and will do things for you etc etc same for monkeys.

I think its wrong because they have alot of human qualities about them.

[SonOfOdin]

I think it's because they have personalities.

Dogs can become your friend , they know who you are , they are loyal they show affection somewhat and will do things for you etc etc same for monkeys.

I think its wrong because they have alot of human qualities about them.

Yet cats are total freaks and we don't eat them...

[administrator of yackady]

I think its becuase their as wizav85 said friendly and loyal. "Mans best friend". Too me its almost betraying them to eat them. Also when I see my Gran's westie the idea of eating a canine seems horrible. Then again when its lamb season and all the baby sheep are in the fields I don't know how I can face tucking into lamb.

[Morkonan]

For me, it's simply wrong to eat a dog.

The Dog is, arguably, our oldest domesticated species. Dogs and Man have been going through life far too long together for us to consider dogs as being part of the menu. At least, in my opinion. Dogs are simply part of our lives and part of mankind's history. They're comrades, not food.

CATS, on the other hand.. Well, I'm not over fond of cats but, as long as they don't bother the dog, if anyone feels particular fond of them then I guess they're fine too. Just keep 'em off the countertops.

But, in general, if it's not human or dog, it's on the menu!

( Dogs are the only ones I can justify leaving off the menu without treading on issues that would make me want to become a vegetarian.)

[administrator of yackady]

didn't think of cats, hmmm
personally I don't think I could eat one of those either, the whole fact that its a pet puts me off
but then again a lot of people have rabbits and I don't hesitate to shoot and eat them

[D.B. Cooper]

I'm just waiting for someone to come over here and call us hypocrites for not wanting to eat cats and dogs, but being fine with pigs and cows, they're totally different.

[Arch-hereticK]

It's wrong to eat a friendly dog.

But those mean dogs that don't shut the up when I'm trying to sleep, eat them, them I don't care.

[blackwatersix]

But those mean dogs that don't shut the up when I'm trying to sleep, eat them, them I don't care.

Or those that bite people and chase little kids on bikes.

[Arch-hereticK]

Or those that bite people and chase little kids on bikes.

But that's funny to watch, so I'd say keep those dogs.

[Morkonan]

I'm just waiting for someone to come over here and call us hypocrites for not wanting to eat cats and dogs, but being fine with pigs and cows, they're totally different.

Exactly!

Ever play fetch the ball with a cow?

How many pigs are going to let you dress them up for Halloween and then act excited to see you the next day?

I'd have to probably cross out horses on the menu as well. I understand, yes, they've been eaten plenty of times. But, a man, a horse and a dog.. well, that's just a killer combination. Horses enabled us to rule the world. Well, at least take it from those who didn't have horses...

[Arch-hereticK]

Exactly!

Ever play fetch the ball with a cow?

Yup, well more like 'get the hoop on the horn', almost the same.
I had a pet cow once, I helped in the delivery and named it Phoebe, I played with it then I killed it and ate it. She was as delicious as she was cute.

Hmmm, that story makes me seem like a bit of an A-hole.

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[Thalassocrat]

Hmmm, that story makes me seem like a bit of an A-hole.

Yeah it does, edit it out

[Morkonan]

...I had a pet cow once, ...

See, I don't know if I could eat something that used to be a pet. There's a measure of trust there, somewhere, that's being broken. At least, to me there is. Could I have a pet cow and eat other cows? Yes. But, I don't think I could bring myself to eat a pet.

But, that also has a lot to do with the fact that I wasn't raised on a farm nor have had to slaughter animals for food. I'll readily admit that. So, I'm not used to the concept of raising animals for food. Hunting them, I can deal with. But, the closest I can identify with animal husbandry is "pets." I guess that may be why many people just don't seem to have the same mindset in that regard. I've known several people raised on a farm and they really didn't have an issue with naming various animals and then having them for dinner, literally, a few months later.

[Arch-hereticK]

See, I don't know if I could eat something that used to be a pet. There's a measure of trust there, somewhere, that's being broken. At least, to me there is. Could I have a pet cow and eat other cows? Yes. But, I don't think I could bring myself to eat a pet.

I'll admit it was a strange situation, I helped with the delivery so I was rather close, I'm not a farmer, but my family is. I was only 12 at the time.

The reason of a cows existence is to be eaten, if we weren't going to eat them not as many would exist. It was a test of manhood I think, to sacrifice something you love to feed your family.
To say that I didn't have a problem with it would be an exageration.