"black dog syndrome" meaning in All languages combined

See black dog syndrome on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} black dog syndrome (uncountable)
  1. A disputed phenomenon according to which black dogs tend to be passed over for adoption in favor of lighter-colored animals, perhaps because of superstition or the belief that they are more aggressive. Tags: uncountable Related terms: BBD
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