I’m not a dog person. When I was younger we had a dog or two, Alsatians, whom I took out for long walks. Both dogs lived outside, as my dad has always said that’s where animals should be. I agree with him on this.
There are lots of stories about people eating dog in China, but to be honest it’s not that common, especially in the north. In fact the one time I’ve had dog here (to eat), was in a Korean restaurant. Can’t say it was wonderfully tasty. (I didn’t even try the silkworms).
Still, I’ve noticed a growing trend of dog ownership here, for pets. Of course, due to the fact that the vast majority of people live in apartments, the dogs owned tend to be the small, yappy types, which I dislike even more.
The dog owners don’t have them on leashes either, most of the time, instead talking to them like they were children. Strangely enough, the dogs are usually fairly obedient.
I still don’t like them though. I still agree with my dad that they belong outside, but when you’re on the sixteenth floor, that becomes a little awkward.
Tags: dogs in China, living in China
