Why don't you eat dogs? They might be delicious. And they're less intelligent than pigs.?

Answer 1

One of your responders is ignorant.... pigs are indeed smarter than dogs, and of all of our domesticated critters, the first to go feral when free. There are so many feral pigs in the central valley of California, that there is even a hunting season for them.... they are responsible for huge destruction in farmlands, and in forests and reserve areas....

Pigs are also dangerous --- as you are licking your chops at bacon, the pig regards people as food. No farmer ever goes into a pig area without a stick or big piece of wood, and no farmer has a chance in hell if he is hurt in a pig pen, and begins to bleed... pigs truly eat anything, including, if given a chance, people, dogs etc. And you have not witnessed a real horror until you see a pig bite into a chicken, and another pig grab the other half, and the two of them rip it in half.

Secondly, some Asian countries regard dog as a delicacy, and in fact, in some Asian restaurants, you can pick out the puppy you want the chef to cook for you.... just like going into a fancy US restaurant, and picking out your lobster.

So, tho in the US we don't eat dogs, or horses, other people on this planet do.

Answer 2

now where do you think i can go to buy some dog?? it's not in any safeway i know of - or any other grocery store, for that matter. and even so, i wouldn't know how to prepare one to eat. people just don't eat dogs in this here country. you're right, though, they could be delicious, but what if they aren't? i mean, people eat em in other countries, but they're no delicacy from what i've heard. and, really, i think i would just feel bad eating a dog. unless there was nothing else to eat, of course.

Answer 3

Mammals diets can be broken down into 3 categories : Carnivorous (eats meat), Herbivorous (eats plant) and Omnivorous (eats both). Generally speaking in the animal world, carnivores don't eat other carnivores. Most of the meats humans eat also tend NOT to come from carnivores : beef, pork, chicken, are not meat eating. A dog is considered a carnivor and probably is why most humans would not find it appealing to consume.
(let alone the relationship as companions dogs provide)

Answer 4

this is purely a cultural thing as we all know that dogs are eaten in many countries. in our western culture we view dogs as pets and our grossed out by the thought of eating them. on the other hand, the non-vegetarians amongst us would think nothing of a nice piece of roast beef on a sunday but tell that to someone from india, where the cows roam free and are considered sacred, and they would be disgusted in the same way we might be about eating dogs. it's all about our own personal and cultural beliefs

Answer 5

This is in response to the William Saletan article "Wok the Dog" on Slade by Bruce Krider.

I am saddened by his indifferent attitude about dogs. Whether they are “man’s best friend” or not they deserve enough recognition for their nature to be spared as a meal. Maybe it takes having had a dog as a family pet to see some of these things.

Dogs exhibit some of the best ideals and characteristics humans aspire to but often fail. Let's talk about “self-sacrifice and loyalty”. As an example, my dog, Bella, a five year old German Shepperd, would, unequivocably and instantly I am totally confident sacrifice her own life in defense of anyone in the family or even in defense of those she knows as friends not giving a thought to her own welfare. How many humans would do that?

Dogs are sentient creatures. They have emotions and feelings. They are not like snails or reptiles or even cows.... Anyone who has had a dog can tell you that. They display great happiness when you come home. Even if everyone else is annoyed at me or if I have had a terribly trying day, there is Bella, waging her tail and barking to greet me, as if to say "Geez, I'm really glad to see you. You make me happy." Those of you with dog pets know this. Similarly, their feelings are hurt when they are scolded. Crows, horses and pigs don't do that. Dogs respond with unfettered unconditional affection when it is shown to them. And, yes, they experience, high anxiety and fear when some Korean, Cambodian, Vietnamese or Chinese is bashing their head in, skinning them alive or boiling them.

I am not for a minute dismissing the inhumane treatment of all animals but on behalf of the dog, the species that works with man in police work, the military, hospitals and medicine, companion care, and as rescuers of humans, I do not understand how people can literally be so satanic to them. In the U.S., people get prison terms for what the Asians do to dogs. We obviously value them as a nation and as do most Europeans.

Unfortunately, I agree with a Korean writer who says that our attitude and criticism alone won't help change behavior. I think the only way to solve this is to continue to bring light to the subject and work with companies internationally to avoid working with those countries that permit or endorse heinous behavior and cruelty. We must get to the corporate conscience of leading companies.

Answer 6

Don't knock the Pigs intelligence,they are smart as dogs.

Answer 7

people in sweeden eat dogs, i know that, otherwise its generally because dogs are nicer animals to have as company compared to a pig and you get more meat per pig than you do with a dog.

Answer 8

Some countries do eat dogs.

Those who don't generally have other sources of food that are less socially acceptable as household pets.

But I think you knew that... ;-)

Answer 9

Why do you want to kill animals? You are looking for your own benefit but what about the poor animals(dog or anything). Dont you care about them? our duty is to protect by taking care of them.

Answer 10

I dissagree with you.Dogs are as smart as pigs are.China has dog for food.The dog meat is too sweet for our european tungs...