Reader comments: Big black dogs often go unwanted

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small and cudly | 1:38 a.m. April 10, 2008
Of course, I've never heard of a cudly lapdop mauling a person to death...
Danny C. | 7:33 a.m. April 10, 2008
I remember hearing from a friend when I was a little kid that all big, black dogs were mean and dangerous. Later in life experience showed me otherwise. Obviously a cuddly lap dog, if just because of its size, won't maul anyone, but even larger breeds are safe and reliable pets if properly and, forgive the pun, "aggressively" trained.
Corky's Friend | 8:25 a.m. April 10, 2008
My dog, Corky, is a black lab/coon hound mix. She is the greatest dog ever!
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lauren | 11:35 a.m. April 10, 2008
I did a science fair project on this and learned that 80% of the dogs in most shelters are black and that the majority of them are being euthinized.
California | 11:42 a.m. April 10, 2008
Careful, now, folks. Let's make sure Chris Buttars doesn't join this conversation. :D
leroy | 6:27 p.m. April 10, 2008
I wish I had a yard or farm large enough for all big dogs. They are cool, and they are friendly.

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Kit-Kat, a female Rottweiler, is one of the dogs awaiting adoption at the Humane Society of Vero Beach in Vero Beach, Fla. Reasons abound as to why big black dogs linger in shelters. (Associated Press)
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Kit-Kat, a female Rottweiler, is one of the dogs awaiting adoption at the Humane Society of Vero Beach in Vero Beach, Fla. Reasons abound as to why big black dogs linger in shelters.