It is not illegal to open a dog meat restaurant, but you must obtain the relevant business license. It is illegal to operate without a license. Those who are investigated by the industrial and commercial departments will be punished according to law: (1) Those who operate without a license will be punished by the industrial and commercial administrative departments in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and administrative regulations. If the laws and administrative regulations do not clearly stipulate the punishment for operating without a license, the administrative department for industry and commerce shall order it to stop the illegal act, confiscate the illegal income and impose a fine of 1000 yuan. (two) knowing that it is an operator and providing business premises or providing transportation and storage conditions, the administrative department for Industry and Commerce shall order it to stop the illegal act, confiscate its illegal income and may impose a fine of not more than 5,000 yuan. (three) the units and individuals engaged in unlicensed business shall be recorded in the credit records by the investigation department and publicized in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and regulations.