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Dog meat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia However dogs are not consumed by the Muslim population of Indonesia, as dogs are omnivores and are haraam under Muslim dietary laws. Dog Meat Trade.com, an organization working in the Philippines to eliminate the eating of dogs in the country, estimates that 500,000 dogs are killed annually in the Philippine Islands for human consumption. Dog meat is supposed to raise the libido and is sometimes considered unsuitable for women; in other words, eating dog meat serves as a male bonding exercise. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dog_meat   (2041 words)

Dog Meat By commercial venture we mean, dog meat is openly sold at various public wet markets; dog meat is in the menus of various eateries and restaurants; and live dogs are openly butchered in slaughterhouses (albeit, illegally operating). Raising dogs is not actually burdensome to a Filipino family as the dogs subsist on the family’s table scraps. Live dogs are being transported by land, kept in cramped cages (most often, their muzzles are tightly tied to prevent them from making noise), bearing the heat of the sun for days, until they reach the illegal slaughterhouses located in various areas in Baguio City and the Cordillera provinces. www.animalsrighttolifewebsite.com /dog_meat.htm   (4250 words)

FOXNews.com - Dog Meat Popular With N. Korean Women - Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Arts And Entertainment Dog meat has long been regarded as a stamina food in both Koreas, widely consumed on hot summer days in particular. The paper quoted a cook at a dog meat restaurant in the North's capital, Pyongyang, as saying an increasing number of women are visiting the restaurant. Dog meat is also widely consumed in South Korea, especially among middle-aged men on belief that it's good for stamina and virility. www.foxnews.com /wires/2006Aug09/0,4670,NKoreaDogMeat,00.html   (290 words)

Seoul Searching - Dogs in this dog farm live terribly before they are eaten. Because dog meat is expensive, the people in rural areas raise and kill the dogs themselves; or steal them. We saw dogs being killed, and dogs barking and crying as other dogs near them were being killed by very slow and primitive means. If South Korea needs to continue with dog meat operations, they need to clean up their act and maybe follow some improved protocol concerning how dogs are kept, cared for, and killed. www.seoulsearching.com /DogMeat.html   (684 words)

Anti-Dog Meat Movement Headquarters, animal rights, anti-world cup, save animal Dog meat stew restaurants that added poppy to dish and dog breeders who feeded dogs on hemps were arrested in last summer. Dog meat is consider as the habit-forming 'sinister' one. Because protein structure of dog meat is similar to human protein. www.admh.org /index1.htm   (320 words)

Dog meat is no trasitional Korean food Dog meat eaters often claim that dog meat is good for their health. Dog meat, although some Koreans accept it, there are also other Koreans who do not as it results from disheartening cruelties, misconception and greed. However, with dog meat, they are using different kinds of herbs to erase the smell of dog, which is again very unlike Korean traditional food. www.geocities.com /yoons_choi/culture3.html   (805 words)

Seoul Searching - Dog products of the Dog Meat Festival - October 3, 2003 The fact that Koreans eat dog is not such a large issue as the ways in which dogs are treated and regarded. Dogs crying, howling and whimpering is a heart-wrenching but common sound heard in these parts. Dog Farm - An expose of a dog farm, taken in 2002. www.seoulsearching.com /Oct3.html   (878 words)

Pro-dog meat lobby threatening objectors Dogs in the countryside are often hung on a rope in a tree and then hammered with metal pipes repeatedly causing their backs to break. Dog meat was disgusting in a different sense to rat meat being disgusting. Dogs have never been treated as cattle in Korean history, however vigorously the dog meat dealers claim that there is no difference between dogs and other animals. www.k9magazinefree.com /k9_perspective/iss10p14.shtml   (1464 words)

Eating dogs: animal abuse or cultural gap? Coming back to the issue about 'stop the dog meat trade in Korea', I want you to consider what the main purpose is of this legal action and what the consequences are of supporting other organizations of animals rights that are not helping animal's situations the best way. A moving speech against dog meat trade was made by Sunnan (the President of Korea Animal Protection Society) at the HK animal conference, held at the beginning of September, 2003 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. www.animalfreedom.org /english/column/dogmeattrade.html   (1208 words)

The Dog - Man's Best Friend? - Not for Everyone! - All Creatures Animal Exploitation Photo Gallery: This All Creatures ... (The Dog - Meat - 09) This is the wife of the dog butcher standing in front of an over-crowded cage of "meat dogs". This dog's leg was deliberately shattered with a hammer for the purpose of inducing psychological stress. The dogs may seem eager, since being faced with a choice between the boredom of the compound or pulling a sled, the dogs may choose to pull the sled; but that is really the result of the psychology of raising sled dogs. www.all-creatures.org /anex/dog.html   (6612 words)

BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Vietnam's dog meat tradition Dog is a popular dish in the country, where it is eaten for its protein and also for good luck. Dog meat sellers do good business then, with many customers who believe they will dispel their misfortunes by eating the meat. People who keep dogs as pets are very cautious of their safety, and if a dog is seen on the street, it is usually an exotic breed being watched by one of the family. news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/asia-pacific/1735647.stm   (420 words)

KOREA ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY | Why the Dog & Cat Meat Industry Can't Be Legitimized   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16) Dog and cat meat is not a part of the food industry, but one of many fraudulent medicinal products in Korea that exploit superstitious ideas about health. The campaign for Korean dogs and cats needs cooperation, so that clear and simple messages and coordinated actions can be repeated, maximizing their impact on the Korean Government and potential supporters. They won’t be able to use their phony culture excuse to defend dog eating, if they’re forced to recognize their own animal protection community and the millions of pet owners and Koreans who do not participate in the dog and cat meat trade. www.koreananimals.org /dogmeat.htm   (968 words)

Dog Meat I do not deny that dog meat may have health benefits, but I doubt that the benefits are more than other forms of meat. Dog eating "grew in popularity after reconstruction because dog dealers and restaurants began to fabricate health benefits derived from eating dog meat. When they kill the dog, it is best to hang the dog from a tree and beat it to death to properly tenderize the meat. www.fandeath.net /menu/dogmeat.htm   (340 words)

CNN.com - Dog lovers threaten World Cup boycott - August 5, 2001 They say dogs destined for the pot are often subject to unimaginable levels of cruelty; kept in tiny, filthy cages, with cases reported of dogs being blow-torched to death. Although it is expensive, the meat is usually served up in a soup or a spicy stew and is particularly popular with old men in the belief that it boosts virility. The sale and consumption of dog meat was banned in the run up to the 1988 Seoul Olympics by officials worried at the unfavorable light that would be cast on South Korea's international reputation. archives.cnn.com /2001/WORLD/asiapcf/east/08/05/korea.dog   (842 words)

Dog Information: Dog Foods - Dog.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16) The biggest selling point for premium dog foods is the obvious long-range benefits of the sleek, glossy coat your dog will wear after being on such a diet for a few months. Dogs assimilate inorganic minerals whether their food is cooked or raw, but minerals bound organically to proteins are destroyed by cooking. Since dogs' stomachs are highly acidic, they are not as susceptible as people to bacteria and other disease producing organisms in raw meat. www.dog.com /information/foods.asp   (1557 words)

Dog - The Congo Cookbook (African recipes) www.congocookbook.com - The consumption of dog meat is usually associated with East Asia (remember the 2002 World Cup in South Korea?); however it has also occured in Africa. Also, in some places where dog meat may not be a regular part of people's diet, it may be eaten during the desparation of famine (as was famously the case in Paris in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War). A stunted Pariah dog is found upon the Island and the Continent: here, as in Western Africa, it is held, when fattened, to be a dish suitable for a (Negro) king. www.congocookbook.com /c0164.html   (447 words)

"Thịt chó" means eating a (hot) dog - literally - a photoset on Flickr Western culture considers that eating a dog is cruel, barbaric and discusting (not illegal, though), but we have no problem eating all other sorts of animals, as long as they are not called pets. Dog meat is considered a delicacy in some asian cultures (including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Mayanmar), and indeed cooked dog meat is very tasty and protein rich. This means that if you have some dog meat (or carcass) and "intend" to eat it, then you are breaking the law (until you eat the meat). www.flickr.com /photos/loupiote/sets/1652923   (1490 words)

Dog health information and canine care - DogAge DogAge advises against feeding your dog raw meat, due to the risk of bacteria and cysts that might be present in uncooked meat. Dogs who eat mostly table scraps or homemade dog foods tend to consume too much fat and not enough nutrition, and therefore have older DogAges. Remember that cooked meats can be high in fat and do not contain the proper balance of nutrients your dog requires. www.dogage.com /care/facts.aspx/FF/40   (410 words)

Dog Meat Cooking Home 104 kilos of dog meat seizedSun.Star, Philippines - Oct 6, 2006A TOTAL of 104 kilos of dog meat were confiscated by authorities from two stalls at the city public market amid this month's "National Meat Consciousness... The dog is leashed and led to a waiting car to be taken to a restaurant and slaughtered for its meat, a common practice in parts of China. Biggest meat theft ring: The Fluvanna sheriff's office arrests four suspects in meat heists... www.iaswww.com /ODP/Home/Cooking/Meat/Dog   (313 words)

WORLD CUP: Spain Saves Mutt from Meat Market; New Mascot Leads Team to Stunning Victory A Spanish TV crew purchased the puppy for $25 at a dog meat market near Seoul and presented the wiggling bundle to coach Jose Antonio Camacho on May 29. Dog meat vendors are not just "strange"—they are brutal and inhumane to their captives. The puppy was purchased at a Korean dog meat market for $25 and became the team's mascot. www.dogsinthenews.com /issues/0206/articles/020610a.htm   (703 words)

Koreans Eating Dogs and Cats, Cruelty At Its Worst Dog meat is touted as being a substance which can boost the sexual prowess of men. Dogs, waiting their turn and knowing the cruel end they are about to meet. The eating of dogs for food is not a new controversy for South Korea, as this photo from 1988 indicates. www.dogbiz.com /dont-eat-dog-meat.htm   (724 words)

Eating dog meat | Progressive U   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16) One respondent said that he believes that dog meat is good for the health and that he himself often enjoys it. One ambassador opposed dog-eating for religious reasons while one argued that dog meat is not fit for human consumption. Dog meat is the fourth most frequently consumed meat by Koreans following pork at 700,000 tons, beef at 360,000 tons, and chicken at 280,000 tons per year. www.progressiveu.org /002132-eating-dog-meat   (1356 words)

Dog meat - OKCTalk The demonstration was organised to counter moves by restaurant owners who on Friday launched a national federation to protect the eating of dog meat. Dogs are specially bred in South Korea to be eaten - notably in "poshintang", which literally means "body preservation stew". I would note my appreciation for their contribution to my sustenance, just as I do when I eat meat from other sources, especially if I was the one that had to take the life of that particular animal. www.okctalk.com /pets-forum/5981-dog-meat.html   (1360 words)

Dog Meat - Food Reference Food Facts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16) Dogs are specially bred to be eaten in South Korea, notably in poshintang, literally 'body preservation stew,' which advocates say is good for your health and is considered a delicacy by some. Add to this the fact that most cultures view the dog as a 'pet', and many people take the totally incorrect view that eating dog meat is wrong. People who view the raising and eating of animals such as dogs, horses, camels, cats, rats, kangaroos, etc. as wrong, are reacting emotionally from their own cultural bias. www.foodreference.com /html/artdogmeat.html   (765 words)

JodysJungle.com 2002 Korean Dog & Cat Meat Poshintang Cruelty Approximately 30 percent of the dogs consumed each year are stolen companion animals, while the rest are bred by "farmers" who raise dogs as a side business. A group of South Korean dog meat restaurant owners said on Friday that it has scrapped a plan to offer World Cup tourists free samples of their dishes. Advocates argue that dog meat is part of South Korean cuisine, but international animal rights groups have condemned the practice. members.tripod.com /~animom/koreandogs.html   (1411 words)

Dogs being shipped overseas for meat Although consumption of dogs and cats is technically illegal in South Korea, the Government doesn't enforce the law. In fact, they are trying to effectively legalize it by regulating dog meat sanitation, which amounts to endorsement of the torment and killing of millions of dogs and cats. The Government's stamp of approval is particularly indefensible given that the vast majority of Koreans find the consumption of dogs and cats disgusting, and are ashamed that the practice has not yet been banned in their country. www.oes.org /page2/4221~Dogs_being_shipped_overseas_for_meat.html   (729 words)

Trading in dog meat abhorrent All of these breeders have been told their dogs are going to good homes in Singapore, but for the very few that have actually gone there, their destination (the home address registered with the Kennel Club) is that of "Waggies" pet shop. You need to remember that dogs are disposable all over Asia - that the 'in' breed of the moment may be 'out' in a few months and status-seeking Asians will discard it on the street to make way for the new status symbol. Once on the street, if not eaten, the dogs are rounded up and gassed, or in the case of Taiwan they are not considered worth the gas - they are just rounded up into a pit and buried alive. www.k9magazinefree.com /k9_perspective/iss2p38.shtml   (849 words)

dog meat trade industryphilippines Eating dogs has been illegal since 1998 when RA 8485 (the Philippine Animal Welfare Act) became a law, but because of a lack of enforcement, live dogs and dog meat are sold openly in the market place and restaurants. of Filipinos don't consume dogs, the lucrative trade in dog meat is becoming more prevalent, especially in the Philippine region surrounding Baguio City. The USA, as well as many other countries, are important trading partners for the Philippines and our colleagues in the Philippines say enough diplomatic pressure will force their government to crack down on the dog meat traders. www.dogmeattrade.com   (185 words)

wcbstv.com - Dog Meat Popular With N. Korean Women (AP) SEOUL, South Korea Dog meat is increasingly popular among women in North Korea because the traditional Korean delicacy is believed to be good for the skin, a pro-Pyongyang newspaper in Japan reported Wednesday. North Korea is believed to have a greater variety of dishes with dog meat, known in the North as "sweet meat." South Korean gourmets who have tried the delicacy in the North, say Northern dishes taste better. "Sweet meat has various vitamins, including Vitamin A and B and is good for digestion problems and fatigue," the Choson Sinbo newspaper said on its Web site seen in Seoul. wcbstv.com /watercooler/watercooler_story_222025405.html   (368 words)

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