Do you think people dislike black dogs?

@Java09 (3075)
United States
February 19, 2012 4:39pm CST
I think it is very odd that shelters say that black dogs are harder to adopt because they are not so color. Black happens to be my favorite color dog. I think they just said that. I don't know why. Many people have trouble adopting from shelters in general because they don't get approved. So do you like black dogs?
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@Galena (9110)
19 Feb 12
personally I find them very beautiful. we have a black lurcher. so the poor thing had two strikes against him in popularity at the rescue centre. but we love him.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
19 Feb 12
They are beautiful. I used to have a black dog that had a very shiney coat, she was so beautiful. Now I have a black dog with white on her, shes mostly black though. Thanks for your answer.
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@krajibg (11923)
• Guwahati, India
20 Feb 12
If Galena's black lurcher is all good for her, there is no point why people do not like black dogs. This could be preoccupation or rumor that black dog is not good.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
20 Feb 12
I just think animal shelters say stupid things like that to get attention. They are the ones that started that rumor on there adoption events to get people to come adopt all there black animals. To me, this is just a non sense, false statement they made to get people to come to there adoption events. They problem thought that they can make people feel bad for black animals or something.
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@hunibani (720)
• Philippines
20 Feb 12
They are only haters. I love black cats and dog. They are cool!
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
20 Feb 12
Black is my favorite color of animals.
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@shskumbla (3338)
• India
20 Feb 12
Do you have dogs in your home? I have three dogs in my home.
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
20 Feb 12
In fact I have no problem to have either black cats or dogs. The color is not a matter. Sometimes you will just like the pets because it is special. This is how I choose pets. If the black dogs are rare, it will be a good idea to choose it. A black dog seems to be cool and stronger. I love China
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
20 Feb 12
I to like rare pets. I ussually choose based on personality traits, I think the way the pet acts is much more important than its looks.
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@krajibg (11923)
• Guwahati, India
20 Feb 12
Hi java, Black or no black there is no question as it is for me. I like dogs that are friendly and I have no color discrimination. Why some people dislike blakie I do not know. May be they are black and not easily visible or may be black dogs are less friendly. Some reasons are must be there, valid or invalid. But I am open to all breeds.
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@Galena (9110)
20 Feb 12
black dogs are NOT less friendly. the colour of a dog doesn't make the friendly or unfriendly
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@krajibg (11923)
• Guwahati, India
20 Feb 12
Did I say they are less friendly Gelena? [b]May be they are black and not easily visible or may be black dogs are less friendly.[/b. I said it not to generalize. I mean those who do not like black dogs might be harboring such notion. That was not my personal version.
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@beamer88 (4259)
• Philippines
19 Feb 12
There's probably some truth to that. Some people still have this slight superstitious belief that black brings bad luck. They might have likened it to a black cat. Others find the color black as glum and gloomy. I have some friends who actually told me that. They prefer lighter-colored dogs since as they put it, it brings more life to their household. I personally don't mind what color my dog is although I prefer those with shades of brown.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
19 Feb 12
I guess some people can think of it that way. Black is one of my favorites. I have a black and white dog, shes mostly black, she has white on her chest, face, and legs and paws. I used to have a gorgous black dog with the shiniest coat ever. She was so beautiful. Shades of brown are nice too. I like gold, like a golden retriever too. Thanks for answering!
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@ritanoot (123)
• Israel
20 Feb 12
I heard it also for a couple of days and what coud i say I have adopt a black dog for 12 years so on me it doesn't works -)
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@shskumbla (3338)
• India
21 Feb 12
Hahaha..! You can buy another dog....
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
20 Feb 12
I have got two poodles. One is white with black patches and the other is plain black. I adore both my dogs. I know poodles come in white, apricot, gray, brown and black. I like black dogs and see nothing wrong with them. I know that in a shelter there are many dogs that are needing a new home. Understandably some look cuter than others. I wanted poodles so got my dogs from breeders. I traveled a long distance to get them.
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• United States
20 Feb 12
I love all dogs no matter of what type of dog small, big, white, black, brown no matter what all dogs are equal and all have needs and wants in life just like you and me. Growing up i had a ltitle black dog and she was my world and i loved her so much and she was just so tiny and oh so cute and i loved her and i miss her everyday and having pictures of her around your house i think is important. Now i have a little off white colored dog and hes very cute too and hyper as well. Hes really just like my little black dog i had and hes really just a great dog as well.
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• Mexico
20 Feb 12
Hi Java: I think you are right. People usually chose the dogs they consider are the "cutest" as pets and it's not just because of the colour. People also look for dog races to select their pets. It must be unfair but that's how people act when finding their company friends. ALVARO
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
20 Feb 12
I go on the dog breed. Sometimes I may go on color but if there is a choose of, for example, Labradors I would go for the Black Lab right away. I like black because the coat is so shiney and they are just so beautiful. Thanks for your response.
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@chiwasaki (4694)
• Philippines
22 Feb 12
I think some of the people I know prefer white or light colored dogs. Probably some considered black dogs scary. But for me, I love black dog specially if they have shiny fur. Black Labrador is cute specially if they are just puppies.
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@jricky1 (6800)
• China
23 Feb 12
I don't think so.I have a friend and his dog is just black,also i saw that he loves his dog really much,maybe some people do like that,but we should have such kind heart for the poor dogs.Have a nice day.
@shskumbla (3338)
• India
20 Feb 12
Hi.. Friend..! I like all dogs very much. I have three dogs in my house. One black two white three brown. I like those all. I buy dogs not seeing color..: activity...... Good discussion . Thank you.
@Java09 (3075)
• United States
20 Feb 12
I like black dogs because their coats are shiney. The dog in the picture with me is a balck lab mix.Iliked her because her coat shined so beautifully.I don't have her anymore ,because she had bad behavior problems and the neighbors complained yelling,because she was noisey.I miss her ,that was hard for me to do.Now I have a black and dog,mostly black.She's a good dog.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
21 Feb 12
I have one a Boston Terrier mix.Shes mostly black.I'm thinking of getting another black lab, but one that is an adult ,already trained.I love black labs.The one I used to have had bad behavior problems,she was very disturbing.People complained.I didn't have money to hire a trainer.Maybe I'll find an adult because sometimes it's hard to bring up a puppy.I had mine as a puppy and I really didn't know how to train her.
@shskumbla (3338)
• India
21 Feb 12
I also like black dogs. They have beautiful,shining coats. I think you have not dogs yet..... Am I right? Thank you.
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• India
13 Mar 12
I don't dislike the black dogs.