Chinese people do not keep dogs as pet

[sun888_99]

Dear cecil,
Is it true that chinese people do not keep dogs as pet since they get stolen and are eaten by the people. Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
This depends on the country they stay.
I believe that nowadays in China, the incident of pet dogs got stolen is minimal.
Mostly, these are stray dogs where some mainland Chinese catch and eat.
Otherwise, there are few exotic shops that trade in or buy dog meat.
The Shitzu (I hope I spelt correctly) this intelligent dog `originated' from China.
In my country, you will be surprised to learn that many are prepared to buy expensive imported pedigree dogs as pets.
Dogs are not openly eated here.
In Singapore, the Malay race, instead do not rear dogs at all because they find them dirty. Nor do they eat pork as they felt that this is a `dirty' animal.
In other countries like Taiwan etc... rearing dogs are very common.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 11/4/99 2:31:13 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
Is it true that chinese people
do not keep dogs as pet since
they get stolen and are eaten
by the people. Thanks.