Black dog syndrome

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA 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.

Synonyms

small dog syndrome little dog syndrome black cancer missing white woman syndrome pseudoalbinism puppy pregnancy syndrome melanosis leukism amelanosis fright disease cynanthropy negro fatigue

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