Let’s face it there are adorable dogs in every coat color. Yet for many people, a black pooch is the cutest of them all. So here are the top black dog breeds you’ll want to check out when considering a new pet.
German Shepherd
The German Shepherd comes in a handful of different colors, one of which is black. It also comes in three different coat lengths as well. While it was originally created to herd sheep it has become famous worldwide for its guarding and protection ability. The German Shepherd is a loyal and loving breed that will stop at nothing to protect those it cares about.
Scottish Terrier
The Scottish Terrier has a rough and compact coat which is typically all-black in color, although it may also be brindle or wheaten. The Scottie was developed to hunt animals that live in dens and burrows although today it functions mostly as a companion. This small black dog breed is naturally friendly with children and can make an excellent little watchdog as well.
Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a huge black dog breed with a massive head. In fact, this is one of the biggest breeds in the world. The Newfie is a true gentle giant. It is so true that “sweetness of temperament,” is not only written into the breed standard but considered the most important characteristic of the breed. This extra-large canine is also a natural water rescue dog.
Pug
Fawn is the most common coat color for the pug. However, somewhere around thirty percent of all pugs are black. This wrinkly-faced dog breed makes an excellent pet especially for anyone living in an apartment. However because the Pug has an extremely short muzzle, it has problems regulating its body temperature. Therefore is not a breed that does well in hot climates.
Doberman Pinscher
The sleek and muscular Doberman Pinscher is widely considered to be one of the top guard dog breeds on the planet. The Dobie was created by nineteenth-century German tax collector Louis Dobermann who needed a four-legged bodyguard to keep him safe when making his rounds. The most common coat color for the Doberman is black with rust markings also called black and tan.
Belgian Sheepdog
In its home country of Belgium, The Belgian Sheepdog is also sometimes called the Groenendale or the Chien de Berge Belge. And it’s one of the long haired black dog breeds. Its long sleek coat is solid black in color and helps to differentiate it from the handful of other sheepdog breeds that originated in Belgium.
The Belgian Sheepdog is an intelligent and obedient dog that is also brave. It was created to herd and guard livestock but it also makes an excellent protector of the home and family.
Labrador Retriever
The well-known Labrador Retriever is a medium to large black dog breed. It actually comes in three different coat colors: black, chocolate (brown), and yellow. This is an intelligent and incredibly friendly breed that is easy to train. And although it is still widely used for its original function, as a retriever of waterfowl, the Labrador Retriever is also one of the most popular family and companion dogs.
Cane Corso
The Cane Corso is also sometimes called the Italian Mastiff and it is a close relative of the Neapolitan Mastiff. The Cane Corso’s black coat often has white markings on specific areas of the dog’s body such as the top of the toes, bridge of the nose, and on the chest. In addition to black, its coat may also be fawn or brindle. Because the Cane Corso is a large and powerful dog, proper socialization at an early age is essential.
Flat Coated Retriever
At first glance, the Flat Coated Retriever is sometimes mistaken for a Labrador Retriever. However, the Flat Coated Retriever is a bit leaner and has a longer head. Its black coat is flat, straight, and thick.
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a versatile hunting dog that can retrieve in a variety of terrains and both on land and in the water. This retriever breed‘s unique coat is specially adapted to protect the dog wherever it hunts and in whatever type of weather as well.
Giant Schnauzer
As you could probably guess by its name the Giant Schnauzer is a much larger and stronger version of the Standard Schnauzer. And because of its size, it is one of the most imposing big black dog breeds. In addition to being used for driving cattle, the Giant Schnauzer has been successfully used as a guardian and employed by both the police and military. This breed’s black coat is both dense and bristly.
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