Surely with the enduring chic of the little black dress and the current popularity of Gothic icons, basic black has not lost its luster. With so many distinctive looks and personalities available, we feel you will have no trouble finding the perfect black dog for your family.

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It is not immediately apparent, but over a period a time a pattern has emerged. For no clear-cut reason, black pets languish the longest in shelters nationwide. Light-colored dogs, even those who are not housebroken or who may harbor undesirable behavioral traits, are chosen time and time again over black dogs that have good training and wonderful dispositions.

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