Dog meat "The Korea Observer" reported that many different pet breeds of dog are eaten in South Korea, including labradors, retrievers and cocker spaniels, and that the dogs slaughtered for their meat may include former pets. Among the Vame people, domestic dogs are only eaten for specific rituals. Despite tests showing 156 dogs were infected with Ebola, the consumption of dog meat is no longer taboo. The Tallensi, the Akyims, the Kokis, and the Yaakuma, one of many cultures of Ghana, consider dog meat a delicacy. While the Mamprusi generally avoid dog meat, it is eaten in a "courtship stew" provided by
Dog type the written standard and awards are based on how closely the dog resembles the standard. Note 2. Many modern breeds of dogs still use the names of early types, although they may or may not resemble the old types. Note 3. Early attempts to categorize dogs as species of "Canis" are described by Carl Linnaeus in Systema naturae, 1758, Gmelin in 1788, Kerr in 1792. Dog type Dog types are broad categories of dogs based on form, function or style of work, lineage, or appearance. In contrast, modern "dog breeds" are particular breed standards, sharing a common set of heritable