Because since ancient times, everyone has believed that dog meat is not as good as beef, mutton or even pork. Dog meat is too low-grade and it would be disrespectful to entertain guests. Dog meat has always been popular with everyone. In old Hong Kong movies, dog meat eating scenes often appeared. For example, the Buddhist disciples who had just entered Shaolin ran out in twos and threes to eat stewed dog meat, and there was that famous saying "If the dog meat rolls three times, the gods will not be able to stand still."

To this day, dog meat is still loved by the public and has even become a market. For example, the dog meat festival in Yulin, the dog meat in Peixian County, and the various ways of eating dog meat in Guangdong. But the paradox is that dog meat has no place in people's hearts. Some people say it's because dogs are dirty. Because dogs are omnivores and like to eat the feces of humans or other creatures, people think that dog meat is dirty and unclean and cannot be used to entertain guests.

Some people say that it is because of several dog bans issued by emperors from ancient times to the present. The first is Emperor Wu of Liang. Because he believed in Buddhism, he prohibited killing animals. Dogs are one of the creatures that are absolutely not allowed to be eaten in Buddhism, the same as cattle. Buddhists believe that dogs are psychic and therefore cannot be eaten. Later, it was Song Huizong who ordered not to allow others to eat dog meat, not because of religious issues, but because he was a dog.

Another thing is that our local Taoism does not allow eating dogs. Because Taoists believe that dogs do great service to humans by guarding their homes and protecting their owners, and eating dog meat is a heinous crime. Therefore, due to religious issues, taboo issues of emperors and the habits of dogs, everyone has felt that dog meat is not allowed to be eaten for thousands of years. However, no matter what, dog meat is still the "fragrant meat" in everyone's heart.