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Why can't a dog with five claws be kept?

Five-claw dogs are regarded as ominous things in the traditional culture of China, so they are considered unsuitable for breeding in the traditional concept of China. The origin of this concept can be traced back to ancient times, which is related to the theory of "Five Elements" and the hierarchical concept of ancient China society.

First of all, the dog with five claws is regarded as a symbol closely related to imperial power in cultural symbols. In ancient China, the dragon was a symbol of imperial power, so only the emperor could use and own the dragon with five claws as a decorative pattern. But it is considered offensive and blasphemous for ordinary people to keep a dog with five claws at home.

Secondly, the existence of a dog with five claws will also be interpreted as a sign of social status. In ancient China society, the concept of hierarchy was very strict, and keeping a dog with five claws was regarded as the privilege of a wealthy family. Therefore, ordinary people should not keep dogs with five claws, which violates the concept of social hierarchy.

In addition, in the traditional concept, it is also believed that dogs with five claws are fierce and easy to get into trouble. This is one of the reasons why many people have reservations about raising a dog with five claws.