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/ ˌblæk ˈdɑːɡ /. Unfortunately, too many black dogs languish in shelters because people are hesitant to adopt them. n. (possibly of Irish origin): A bad mood, characterized by anger, depression, or a mixture of the two. } var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; noun [ S ] uk. }; var fbl_interval = window.setInterval(function(){ Really let this sink in, especially if you are considering adopting a pup in the near future.One hardship black dogs face while trying to find their forever home is their online profiles. "Tamara Delaney starts a website called, "Black Pearl Dogs," to educate the public about "Black Dog Syndrome," a phenomenon in which people consistently choose light-colored dogs over black ones at adoption shelters.Some studies suggest that the gene responsible for the black color of North American wolves is due to a transfer of genetic information from Yukon dogs.Archaeological records indicate that dogs were buried beside humans about 14,700 years ago — although some experts argue that it was more like 36,000 years ago.The good news: there are plenty of black dogs to choose from at a shelter near you.