(Baonghean.vn) - Dung Market in Thanh Dong commune is a large, long-standing market in Thanh Chuong district.(Nghe An)Here, many things related to rural life are exchanged and sold; besides traditional agricultural products, puppies are also a unique commodity.
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| The market is held six times a month on the 4th, 9th, 14th, 19th, 24th, and 29th of the lunar calendar, but for a long time, Dung Market has had a dedicated area for selling puppies. At each market session, people from Yen Thanh and Do Luong districts come here to buy puppies to resell at other markets in the province. |
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| At Dung Market, there are hundreds of dogs for sale each market day. Families in the area who raise dogs, if they don't give away or donate puppies, often bring them to Dung Market to sell; some sell a few puppies, others sell around ten or more. |
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| The dogs at Dung Market are mostly common breeds and mixed breeds in various colors: white, black, yellow, spotted, brindle, etc., with few show dogs like those found in the city. |
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| Depending on the breed and how the owner cares for the dog, puppies will vary in appearance, being either chubby or thin. When brought to the market, the price of a puppy can range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dong. |
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| The traders import puppies from Dung Market and distribute them to various regions… |
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The pair of puppies were brought to the market by their owner to find new homes. |
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| Most families in the area take their puppies to the market to sell because they have too many dogs to keep, rather than being puppy "businesses." |
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| There are children who accompany their mothers to the market to sell dogs, and even after the dogs are sold, they still feel attached to their puppies. |
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| Some buyers also weigh puppies on a scale to choose the one that fits their weight. |
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| After some bargaining, both the seller and the buyer were happy. Usually, the seller would give the buyer a small discount, according to folk belief, to bring good luck to the puppy so it would grow up quickly. |
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| After the market closes, the puppies follow their owners to their new homes. People buy sweet potatoes at Rộ market in Thanh Chương, bamboo shoots at Chùa market, and puppies at Dùng market. |
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