Black Dogs Need Homes, Too
There's no doubt that black dogs have a bad reputation. According to the ASPCA, they are the last to be adopted and the first to be euthanized. What's worse is that many people perceive them as less lovable because they are harder to see, and have been negatively portrayed in the media. In celebration of black dogs, we've rounded up 12 of the most popular black dog breeds that are giving it their all to proudly represent their coat color.
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Rottweilers
Origin: Germany
AKC Group: Working
Fun Fact: Although Rottweilers get a bad rap for being vicious and violent, they are actually great family pets and love their owners.
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Doberman Pinschers
Origin: Germany
AKC Group: Working
Fun Fact: The Doberman Pinscher came to be when someone decided to mix shorthaired shepherds with Rottweilers, Black and Tan Terriers, and smooth-haired German Pinschers.
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Newfoundland
Origin: Canada
AKC Group: Working
Fun Fact: Newfoundlands make for the perfect lifeguards. They are big enough to rescue drowning victims, and have a large enough lung capacity to swim long distances.
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Miniature Pinscher
Origin: Germany
AKC Group: Toy
Fun Fact: They may be tiny in size, but Miniature Pinschers make up for it in boldness and courage. They are excellent watchdogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog
AKC Group: Working
Fun Fact: The Portuguese Water Dog's coat is hypoallergenic, non-shedding and essentially waterproof.
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Scottish Terrier
Origin: Scotland
AKC Group: Terrier
Fun Fact: The Scottish Terrier was bred to hunt foxes and badgers.
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Cane Corsos
Origin: Italy
AKC Group: Working
Fun Fact: The Cane Corso has appeared in many famous paintings, including one by Bartolomeo Pinelli.
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Bouviers des Flandres
Origin: France
AKC Group: Herding
Fun Fact: The Bouvier des Flandres originally was bred to drive cattle. These dogs were owned almost exclusively by farmers, butchers or cattle merchants.
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Giant Schnauzer
Origin: Germany
AKC Group: Working
Fun Fact: The Giant Schnauzer isn't actually giant by definition. The breed is simply the largest of the Schnauzer family.
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Schipperkes
Origin: Belgium
AKC Group: Non-Sporting
Fun Fact: Schipperke is Flemish for "little captain."
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Gordon Setter
Origin: Scotland
AKC Group: Sporting
Fun Fact: The Gordon Setter began hunting game birds more than 200 years ago.
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Neapolitan Mastiff
Origin: Italy
AKC Group: Working
Fun Fact: The Neapolitan Mastiff can weigh over 150 pounds.
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