What is Black Dog Syndrome? Shelters say phenomenon shouldn't influence pet adoptions
BY IVY MOORE
ivym@theitem.com
Posted 1/4/12
Quick - would you rather have a chocolate Labrador retriever or a black one? Most people adopting from a shelter or pet shop pick the lighter colored chocolate Lab.
Many shelter workers call it the "Black Dog Syndrome": Black dogs and cats are …
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