Is eating dog meat immoral?

Encyclopedia of Opinion

Question: Is eating dog meat immoral?
Position‹3 of 4›: Eating dog meat is no more immoral than eating other livestock

This position holds that eating dog meat is no more immoral than eating other livestock. It argues that pigs and cows are just as intelligent and affectionate as dogs, and that the special objection to eating dogs reflects a Western cultural viewpoint, not a real moral distinction.

Supporting arguments · 2

Livestock like pigs and cows are just as intelligent and loving as dogs
Many cite dogs' intelligence and empathy as reasons against eating them. However, many reports have shown that other livestock animals like pigs and cows are just as advanced.
Eating dogs is only considered immoral from a Western viewpoint
The idea of eating dog meat has been used to further racism against East Asian people for decades. Brought into existence during famine it’s something the western world constantly criticizes, looking down on both the religious reasons behind it and the tradition it holds.