In today's world, the question of whether dog meat is edible is a subject of much controversy.

Different regions hold very different views on the same issue, and there are actually complex historical, cultural, economic and social factors behind this.

In Europe more than 300 years ago, people did not regard dog meat as a source of protein, so dogs gradually transformed into people's pets, and their status also increased significantly.

In ancient Greece, the situation was different. Dog meat was used in sacrificial activities. After the sacrifice, the dog meat was even eaten by poor people.

In early Europe, different social classes had different attitudes toward dog meat. For example, nomads have strong objections to the consumption of dog meat due to the important role of dogs in hunting and sledding.

In 19th-century England, the average meat intake was similar to that of urban Chinese in the 1990s. At that time, there were a wide variety of livestock and an abundant supply of protein, so eating dog meat was no longer necessary.

Since the late 1980s, with the popularity of middle-class lifestyles and the implementation of animal protection laws, some European urban residents have begun to illegally keep dogs. The emergence of this phenomenon marks that it took hundreds of years for people to establish the concept of dogs as pets.

This change in attitudes has slowly kept dog meat away from European dining tables.

Eating dog meat is a national custom in South Korea.

There is a unique intensive meat dog breeding base in the world. However, there is still a certain gap between its production standards and the Western meat industry.

South Korea has traditionally brutally executed dogs, and although it has regulated dog killing methods since 2007, it has failed to quell Western criticism.

Koreans find it difficult to understand why Westerners, who often eat bacon and lamb, would be dissatisfied with eating dog meat.

In China, eating dog meat is only a local custom.

Different regions have different attitudes towards dog meat based on their own cultural customs.

In some cultures, dog meat may be considered a therapeutic ingredient, as the ancient Greeks did in the past.

Modern social concepts continue to evolve, and at the same time, many voices opposing the eating of dog meat have also emerged.

Hong Kong residents and their Guangdong compatriots once had similar eating habits and preferred to eat dog meat. However, since the middle of the last century, the British colonial government has changed this tradition through legislative means. Since then, Hong Kong people’s preference for dog meat has turned into a strong aversion. This transformation did not originate from native culture but was caused by the cultural and legal impact of British colonial rule.

Throughout history, the relationship between humans and dogs has been rich and colorful. In Oceania and North America, some farmers who do not consume enough protein often eat dog meat. For them, dog meat is a way to supplement protein.

In Europe, dogs are often used as food during times of meat scarcity.

This diversity reflects the different roles dogs play in different regions and different production and life patterns.

After the modern Western view of pets was established, dogs became particularly prominent in people's hearts. This change was caused by many factors.

This concept affects modern Westerners' lack of recognition of eating dog meat.

In Germany, the mention of dog meat eating nowadays often becomes a special news item that the media pays attention to, rather than an everyday phenomenon. This reflects the common perception of dogs as pets in modern Western society.

The attitude towards dog meat in various regions is not formed by chance. It is the result of the intertwined and long-term effects of multiple factors such as history, culture, economy and society.

So, what is the attitude towards dog meat in your area?