Original sentence: Almost any breed of dog is eaten in some parts of China however in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, consumption of dog meat is prohibited by law and perpetrators will face heavy fines if caught.However if dog meat is served to house guests that can be seen as an insult towards the guest, since dog meat is preferable to be eaten privately or at restaurants.In some small Chinese provincial towns, there is a special breed of dog (called "Black Dogs" in Chinese language) mainly used for cuisine.While some Western dog lovers may claim that dog is regarded as a "lower source of food," many Asians, in actuality, regard it as a luxury food, costing much more than other types of meat
Edited sentence: It is estimated that up to 10 million dogs are slaughtered every year in China, many deliberately slowly and cruelly in the belief that "torture equals taste", whilst all suffer the stress and pain of being farmed in concentrated numbers before being killed in a variety of ways which rarely ensures a quick and humane death