Although it could be the title of a horror movie, is so called to the fact proven by the heads of hostels and shelters to collect stray dogs that are more difficult to be adopted by a family after being abandoned are the large and black. This makes these dogs are those who, in the worst cases, euthanized, because they will always be behind the light-colored dogs, which are becoming increasingly popular and who find it much easier to find a home adoption. Although there is no explanation of the fact, several theories have been developed.
One is that aggressive breeds like the Rotweiller, the Doberman or Pit are usually black, and therefore in our subconscious we have associated this color with the aggressiveness of the animal.
Therefore, when choosing between a black colored dog and a golden tan or choose the latter, because our mind associated with dogs are calm and not aggressive.
According to experts, superstition also plays a role in this and the fact that black cats are considered to be animals that attract bad luck or associated with witchcraft has also be a negative view of black dogs, which tend see also associated with such negativity, stereotype has been increased by the movies, in which the dog aggressive or "bad" is black, while the gentle and loving is white or gold.
We should note that the color of the coat of an animal has no influence on his character, and that nothing prevents a black dog, whatever its size, is a docile pet, caring and wonderful to live with children.
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One is that aggressive breeds like the Rotweiller, the Doberman or Pit are usually black, and therefore in our subconscious we have associated this color with the aggressiveness of the animal.
Therefore, when choosing between a black colored dog and a golden tan or choose the latter, because our mind associated with dogs are calm and not aggressive.
According to experts, superstition also plays a role in this and the fact that black cats are considered to be animals that attract bad luck or associated with witchcraft has also be a negative view of black dogs, which tend see also associated with such negativity, stereotype has been increased by the movies, in which the dog aggressive or "bad" is black, while the gentle and loving is white or gold.
We should note that the color of the coat of an animal has no influence on his character, and that nothing prevents a black dog, whatever its size, is a docile pet, caring and wonderful to live with children.
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