Why is the definition of dog in traditional culture so unbearable?

Dogs have always been vulnerable in traditional culture, and idioms or sayings related to dogs are generally used to slander people. The reason is that the habits of dogs were despised by the ancients, especially the ancient literati.

Dogs are one of the most successful species domesticated by human beings. It is very well integrated into human society, very close to human beings, and quite smart, knowing how to please its owner. As a pet dog, these habits are very suitable for keeping, but in ancient times, dogs were not said to be human's best friends. Scholars believe that dogs have lost their wildness after being domesticated, and choosing to attach themselves to humans is a spineless performance. Dogs look loyal, but dog loyalty is easy to get. As long as they have food and patience, they are easily domesticated by others.

In addition, dogs are docile, and people who please them are easy to be teased. People often use dogs to describe those who are servile, and it is not groundless. As for other wild animals, although they have been tamed, most of them are stupid and don't know how to please people.

Secondly, many living habits of dogs are also despised. One of the most criticized is that dogs eat shit. This extremely unsightly behavior makes people despise dogs as creatures. Besides, dogs are omnivores. People feed dogs at will, and dogs can accept all orders and never care about the quality of food. So people think dogs are cheap and easy to feed. In fact, these negative comments on dogs are unreasonable. Different animals have different habits, so we can't despise and insult an animal. In modern society, dogs are more and more valued and loved by people. Dogs have a very high status in many families, and some people are called? Dog slave? . It's because I love my pet too much and take good care of it. People's ideas have changed, and the status of dogs has naturally improved.