There are a lot of black dogs. Every day, going for a walk, a black dog or two go by. Millie's red-auburn colour is considered more rare.
Black, brown and white are the most common colours.
"Despite the huge variety in coat color, there are only two basic pigments that determine the color of canines: eumelanin (black) and phaeomelanin (red). All different variations in color are created by these two pigments, which are both forms of melanin."
It makes me wonder what breeds these black dogs are? I can identify golden retrievers and golden labs easily and the rest? There are 25 or more breeds that are black. So the ones that seem to be walking down the street might be Belgian sheepdogs, flat-coated retrievers, or black labrador retrievers. No Pulis, pugs, giant schnauzers, or dobermans. And definitely no great danes in the neighbourhood.
Here's the advice at the end of the article on which black dogs to avoid:
"If you want a dog with a black coat, and you're torn between a few dogs on this list, then consider a couple of other things before you make your decision.
If you don't have a ton of time to devote to exercise and training, you might want to nix the black Russian terrier, the puli, and the Belgian sheepdog from your list; they each require a lot of both.
If you have allergies, the Newfie manufactures a ton of drool. Slobber is just as responsible as shedding for causing allergies.
If you’re busy and want a low-maintenance breed, the border collie has extensive care needs that can make them difficult to look after."
I found this in the archives - an enoki mushroom heart-like image.
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