Black dogs are last to be picked at shelters because of the color of their fur

Black dogs are euthanized at a much higher rate because they’re less likely to be adopted due to their color

Stereotypes suggest black dogs are more badly behaved and are violent

Black dogs don't get as adopted as easily as others animals of other colors.

The reason is largely because of some common misconceptions about them.



Black dogs are mischaracterized as mean and potentially violent and according to NBC News.



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Where's the love? Black Dog Syndrome causes animal lovers considering dog adoption to shy away from black dogs and choose their white or brown counterparts instead

You've got it wrong: many prospective pet owners mistakenly believe black dogs have poor temperaments and are more aggressive than dogs of other colors Black Dog Syndrome is a phenomenon in which dogs with black fur often go unadopted because of misinformed stereotypes. Black dogs are are euthanized at a much higher rate than dogs with different complexions. RELATED ARTICLES Previous

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Now what? Black Dog Syndrome is often the reason dogs a fail to be adopted by families

Correcting thinking: Black dogs are just as loving as any other dogs

People assume black dogs are going to be aggressive and mean.



A lot of times black dogs and black cats stay in shelters a lot longer than other dogs.



There are a lot of reasons, myths and theories why.

They don't show up as well in the kennels, the lighting situation is not the same in the kennel.



They just blend in. Website pictures do not do the black dogs justice. Black dogs in folklore have been associated with death and ghosts.

There are superstitions, folklore, much the same as black cats. A lot of people think a black dog is bad luck.



Emmylou Harris: The country singer has set up an animal shelter on her estate and owns a big black dog herself

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How could you not? Black dogs and cats are least likely to be adopted from local animal shelters and most likely to be euthanized

Even puppies are discarded because of the color of their fur.

Fara Robinson from Charlotte SPCA says that it is an Old wives tales that black dogs are mean and don't photograph as well unless you have the right lighting.

'Black dog syndrome sees black dogs over looked and they are euthanized at a higher rate.'

Shelters are literally overrun and with black dogs and puppies.

In North Carolina last fall, hundreds marched to draw attention march about black dog syndrome.

Steering clear: People assume black dogs are going to be aggressive, mean. A lot of times black dogs and black cats stay in shelters a lot longer than other dogs. There are a lot of reasons, myths and theories why

Reasons for rejection: There are superstitions, folklore, same as the black cat. A lot of people think a black dog is bad luck

Country music legend Emmylou Harris has personally adopted several black dogs of her own to buck the trend.

The Grammy Award winner has turned her Nashville estate into a shelter for unwanted dogs.

'There’s plenty of black dogs out there in shelters waiting for a home,' said Harris.

Ms. Harris says she liked to know that she's making a difference but that it is a struggle as the stigma facing black dogs affects shelters nationwide.

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