Following on from the "Another Brit killed in Thailand", I thought I'd relate what's that what is going on in Uttaradit is not too good for dogs either.
Pook's father came home from a hospital appointment today, and found that one of his dog's was missing. This is the third dog that's gone bye byes in 6 months. The last one was seen on the back of a pickup presumably heading in the direction of Issan, where they fetch 1200 bahts as BBQ meat. There was never any trace of the first dog - whose name was Lucky.

When Iang came to the UK, her family sent 7 of her 8 dogs to the pet food factory. And I don't think it was for a free feast!

And my first wife, Jit, came from a village only a few km away from a notorious dog meat market, which I believe is in Sakhon Nakhon province. As far as I can see, and contrary to popular belief, not everyone in isaan eats dog meat - the people in the small area where they do are looked on as a bit freakish!

My wife's from Sakhon Nakhon, apparently black dogs taste the best!

It is locally known as heaven meat, so she tells me. Also in areas where it's sold, the traders often keep the head to prove it's the real deal, which is nice, yum yum!

She however, has never eaten dog & never will and doesn't really know any people who do. As Ian says, it's definitely not widespread.

Slightly more appetizing that rat me thinks.Apparently there is a saying in Vietnam that only stupid dogs get eaten.

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only stupid dogs get eaten

Are you insinuating that Lucky was stupid ? I'll have you know that Lucky was, well, just plain unLucky. However, in the spirit of cameraderie, I'm prepared to let sleeping dogs die.. I mean lie

Yum yum

Hey! I may well be stupid but last time I looked I was still alive

If anyone is planning on eating my wife's dog they better beware, her revenge would be a life for a life, they would be better off killing me, mind you I'd be a bit chewy

Not that I was a fan of this particular family dog (it was flea bitten and agressive)I was still upset to hear that Mook's sister had swapped the dog for 2 x plastic washing up bowls, one for her and one for mum .
When I asked Mook why some dogs fetch 1200 baht and our dog only fetched 2 x washing up bowls? She just looked at me as if i was stupid and said " this dog, not make good sausage"
What could I say, I was speechless.

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this dog, not make good sausage

So how much do you think a proper sausage dog is worth ?

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Originally posted by fish:
Slightly more appetizing that rat me thinks.Apparently there is a saying in Vietnam that only stupid dogs get eaten.

They must breed 'em stupid then, because one of the first things I noticed when I was travelling through Vietnam was the absence of the ubiquitous 'soi dogs'. Then I saw a specialist dog restaurant with the appetising window display of a dog splayed out with a pig-style apple in its mouth and things made more sense!

Only eaten dog once to my knowledge, in Buriram, though I wasn't told until afterwards, by which time I had already spoken enthusiastically about the barbecue so ...

I do remember sitting having some roadside noodle soup one day (pork! I think .....) when a pickup went past and there was a screech of brakes from further up the road. A few minutes later the pickup returned and one of the passengers carried a freshly dead dog into the restaurant. As we left it was already being skinned!

i feel a bit ruff this morning after reading that

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Mook's sister had swapped the dog for 2 x plastic washing up bowls, one for her and one for mum

So that makes 4 washing up bowls?

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by which time I had already spoken enthusiastically about the barbecue

And I bet you had that horrible feeling in your stomach, whilst thinking of what had just happenened
( wish I had a throw up avatar)

Admin Edit:

From the site Roly linked to:

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Do various breeds taste different?
Yes. Also certain dog breeds are more suitable for different cuts. However we have developed our own breed (as do the Koreans) which can be bred to size (not unlike a poodle or schnauzer which can be bred large, medium or toy). We breed extra large, large, medium, small and extra small dogs in the one breed. This breed is not available as a pet which depersonalizes the Puppy Beef process. You wouldn't eat your pet lamb so we take a similar approach.

Why is Puppy Beef so expensive?
Puppy Beef dog meat is so expensive, because it is extremely difficult to obtain. We run our own free range dog farms. One may assume we just get strays and pound dogs. This is completely untrue and completely unhygienic. Our farms breed only the finest animals under strict guidelines, not unlike a premium Cattle farm.

However, because dog meat has a uniquely exquisite flavor and medicinal qualities, it is known world wide as a gourmet delicacy.

Bleurgh!

Didn't realise you were admin cliff
But the black ones do taste the best.
(wish I had a throw up avatar)

Is that site a wind up or is it real. Here's a recipe from their associated website www.kittybeef.com. What the heck did mushroom soup do to deserve this

Beer Roasted Cat

1 cat cut into roast
1 can of ****ing Cream of Mushroom soup
1 cube of beef bouillon
1 clove of garlic
1 Fine Irish Stout, like Guinness

Cover and soak cat roast in salt water for 24 hours. Drain water and then cover and soak in beer for 6 hours. Drain and place in crock pot with your cans of soup. Add a clove of garlic, and a cube of beef bouillon. If you start to slow cook your cat in the morning with your George Foreman Cooker (or it's ilk), you'll have finely cooked feline in time for supper.

If a slow cooker is not available, a cat can be baked at 350 degrees for 2-3 hours in a conventional oven and still come out pretty good. Beer Roasted Cat is fantastic served with mashed potatoes, collard greens, and fresh, homemade egg rolls. When planning a full meal just remember- cat is a course best served hot!

Cat may not be the most glamorous, or tastiest of game meats, but with a little thought and preparation, Baked Cat can make the belly of the persnicketiest diner glow with home baked goodness.

Oy you lot - start a new thread - this one is about dogs : crazy:

..... On second thoughts - move it to Recipes !

Whilst we were in England a few years back, our dog in Thailand got run over by a truck. Our neighbour was quick to fetch the roadkill and had a BBQ with his mates. At first I was a tad annoyed but then just accepted it. After all there are millions who won't eat beef/pork etc.

Personally I could not eat dog, and I think its relatively rare in Thailand, certainly where I live in the North.

...and never eat the 'meat' dishes in Indian restaurants

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Personally I could not eat dog, and I think its relatively rare in Thailand, certainly where I live in the North.

I prefer my dog medium rare or well done.

Ian

My wife mentioned only the other day that she could not believe that some English people eat rabbit. Seems it on the menu at the local restaurant.

One man's meat....

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often keep the head to prove it's the real deal,

According to the wife the heads are on sticks outside the shops as adverts
colin 244

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the heads are on sticks outside the shops

I don't think it's an advert Colin. It's so people don't waste too much time looking for Bonzo - I suppose it might not be unknown for people to buy Bonzo back - "Look kids - guess who I've found !"

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According to the wife the heads are on sticks outside the shops as adverts

Might those be kebabs ?