7 countries that feed on dog meat Serving up a dish of mans best friend is a cultural taboo in the U.S. That would bring PETA protestors to your doorstep faster than you say bow wow. But while only only a handful of states that actually have laws on the books that ban the practice, in many states, like Pennsylvania for example, its still legal to sell and eat dogs and cats. 1. China Dog meat has long history in Chinese cuisine and the practice of cooking with it continues today in many regions. 2. Nigeria Dog meat is a common dish in this West African nation. Some believe that eating dog helps build immunity to disease. Although, dog meat is only eaten by some tribes in the country. 3. Arctic and Antarctic While dogs are usually used for sledding through the icy tundra, when the meat supply is running low those that live in the Arctic, Greenland and other cold-climate countries will turn to dog meat as a source of protein. 4. Vietnam Dog eating a common practice in many Vietnamese homes and restaurants. Dog is the go-to dish in Vietnam for drinking parties, family reunions and special occasions. 5. Switzerland While many people often associate eating dogs with Asian or African cuisine, the practice is still common among farmers in Appenzell and St. Gallen districts of the country. The practice is legal as long as the animal is killed humanely and the meat is not sold for commercial purposes. 6. Indonesia While dog is considered taboo to eat (along with pigs) in this predominantly Muslim country, the meat is consumed at special occasions such as weddings or holidays. 7. South Korea Dog meat was once a popular meat in South Korea, but the practice has fallen out of favor with younger generations who prefer to keep dogs as pets. Its estimated that between 2 million and 2.5 million dogs are still consumed in South Korea each year.
Posted on: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 07:19:32 +0000