User:Chrisrus/Edible dog breed

The term edible dog may refer to a dog breed to the extent to which it resulted from having been bred for human consumption as dog meat.

Several edible dog breeds became extinct after their culture of origin abandoned the practice of dog meat consumption in favor of introduced animals such as cattle. These may be known today only through historical records or artifacts, not all of which provide much detailed information.

Other edible dogs have attracted enough interest from breeders to survive the decline of dog meat farming in their cultures of origin. These are bred today for other purposes and are edible dogs only in origin. Some of these are are officially recognized by prominent kennel clubs as breeds.

However, not all edible dog breeds are extinct, rare, or edible dogs only in terms of origin. In Korean culture, dog meat consumption is a modern feature and the native edible dog breed may constitute a significant proportion of the dog population.