There IS such a thing a BBDS – BIG BLACK DOG SYNDROME – these dogs are in shelters and rescues for much longer, sometimes up to a year, before being adopted. When I read about it in People Magazine a while ago, I was shocked! I LOVE BLACK DOGS and it never occured to me that anyone else wouldn’t but apparently the perception is that they are menacing looking. I know for a fact they don’t take great pictures without perfect light – took months to get the shots of Ranger that are on the site now. PLEASE! If you think black dogs are menacing or unattractive, GO LOOK AT SOME at your local shelter or rescue. You’ll be amazed at how many wonderful, loving dogs are being passed over – IT’s NUTS! Sometimes we fear too much what we don’t know or isn’t familiar. Go pat someone’s black dog today!