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You see, black dogs, particularly large black dogs, have a very difficult time getting adopted. As a result they are euthanized at a staggering rate in many animal control facilities throughout the country. The sad truth is, darker-colored dogs are overlooked in favor of lighter-colored dogs. Some of the reasons given by would-be adopters are that it is more difficult to see and connect with a black dog in a poorly lit kennel, that they don’t photograph as well and, thus, they are passed over by Internet viewers, or that they are perceived as menacing. There is even the belief that black dogs will bring bad luck. There is absolutely no scientific evidence to support the outdated notion that color has any bearing whatsoever on temperament, health, or overall quality of any dog, regardless of their breed or breeds!
If you are thinking about adopting a GRFR Golden, please don’t overlook our wonderful Black Goldens. They are every bit as wonderful, sweet, loving, smart and fun as lighter-colored dogs. They are loyal and loving companions and they need you to give them a loving forever home too—even more than their lighter-colored cousins.
Learn more about Black Dog Syndrome in articles from Bark Magazine, on the Black Pearl Website or on the Start Seeing Black Dogs Blog