Are dogs racists?

[Presto]

Over the years I have heard pet owners claim their dogs did not like certain persons based on the color of their skin. Was this just an extension of the owners' beliefs, or are dogs sometimes racists?

Job seeker rejected due to "racist dog"

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A Belgian businessman rejected a Nigerian job applicant because the businessman said his own dog was racist and would bite non-whites, Belgian media reported Saturday. The 53-year-old man Nigerian told De Standaard newspaper he arrived at the Belgian's wrought-iron business and was immediately confronted by the barking dog.
The Belgian turned the man away before he could even enter, and wrote on his labor office letter that he could not hire the man because of his color, adding there was a risk the dog would bite him.
The local labor office has concluded that the Belgian was racist and has removed him from its list of potential employers.
"My dog is racist. Not me," the Belgian told De Standaard.
The Nigerian, who has lived in Belgium for 32 years, said it was not the first time he had been rejected for a job because of his color, although other employers had been more subtle.
He told the newspaper that he did not wish to lodge a formal complaint because he did not wish his family in Nigeria to hear about the case.

 

[joeyfitzclick]

My retriever would walk by a hundred white adults, but as soon as she'd see a child or black person she bark like there was no tomorrow until we'd pass.

 

[oldirtyku]

Yes against blacks... That's my Mike Vick makes them fight to the death...

 

[gwienges]

I would say yes but because of some circumstances. I used to have a rottie who absolutly hated Black and Hispanic people. But couldnt have been more friendly to white people.

 

[Buster]

well on a side note! al and jesse's next bitch fest

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- It's called the “black dog syndrome”: the phenomenon that black dogs are typically the last to be adopted and, as a result, the first to be put down. They are being passed over for lighter colored canines. It may sound crazy, but it's true. It's happening across the country and right here in Charlotte.
We spent some time at the Humane Society of Charlotte, where they even display a flier entitled, “Ten Reasons to Adopt a ‘Black Dog.’” Amongst folks looking for the perfect pet was Steve Butler. He’s like so many people who look for pets.
"I love that little chow there,” he said, pointing to a light brown puppy who’s been let into a pen to get to his potential owner. Butler spent the last three weeks looking for a pet at the Humane Society of Charlotte and hasn’t considered a single black dog.




Most of the black dogs is just too vicious," Steve says, echoing a common wives’ tale. In fact according to some advocates, misconceptions about black animals are partly to blame.
But Kristi Perman of the Humane Society offers this explanation as well.
“They blend in to the kennel environment,” Perman said. “You can't see their eyes real well, their dark eyes with their dark hair.”
If you can't see them as well, perhaps you might not notice a connection with the animal. As we walked along the kennels, Perman pointed out something they do to combat this, such as alternating light and dark dogs in the long row of kennels, hoping black dogs will stand out a little more. The staff also often encourages potential pet owners to consider a black dog.
"The personality is just the same as a light colored dog, they like to work for you just like a light colored dog and they are just as affectionate as a light colored dog," Perman said.



http://www.wcnc.com/news/topstories/stories/wcnc-061207-krg-black_dogs.3f218653.html

 

[PatPatriot]

I particulary like black dogs they seem to have more rythym.

 

[roach23]

I particulary like black dogs they seem to have more rythym.

haahahahahahhaha

 

[MrJ]

It may sound crazy, but it's true

Not really, people find darker colours more intimidating. Maybe it is the same for dogs.

 

[TTinCO]

My retriever would walk by a hundred white adults, but as soon as she'd see a child or black person she bark like there was no tomorrow until we'd pass.

We had one in college that was the same way. If a black person walked by, the dog would damn near blow the screen out of the front door trying to get at them.

Weirdest shit I've ever seen. This lab was so harmless, it wasn't even funny.....as long as there were no brothers around.

 

[Rolltideroll]

I think a lot of dogs that are in theire fences are used to White people coming up to them and talking in a soft voice and paying them attention.
Many black people do not pay the dogs ant attention because they dont like dogs or are scared of the dogs,therefore as the dogs grow up from puppies,they dont associate black people as being friendly to them.
My master is white,I am fed by white people,White people talk to me,white people pet me.Who are these black people walking by...bark..bark..bark..

 

[levistep]

It's not racism when the hated race is white.

 

[Doug]

My cat is afraid of black people. If a black guy comes to repair one of my shitty broken appliances, cat hides. If a white guy comes, cat gets in the guys way while he works looking to get pet.

 

[ECS]

I have a black lab and he is the sweetest dog you'll ever see to people that come to my house that he must sense "know" me. Doesn't matter black/white/mexican whatever. However, if he sense's you dont the family he will show his teeth and act like a crazy rabid dog. Its nuts, Im positive he's made countless little girls pee themselves trying to sell me cookies

 

[maxdemo]

Dogs are not racist...thats BS. The owner doesnt like Black people so the Dag takes after the Owner. The Owner never hangs around or has never had a Black employee.. so the dogs knows no better than to think that this person of different color is a threat. If the owner had frfinds of a different color then this would be happening.

I have 2 dogs and they stay fenced in...when any friend or a threat is on the other side of the fence...they dont care they just bark and go Crazy. My alpha-male (taz) loves attention...from anyone that is not a male dog. But when he is behind that fence it doesn't matter who you are he barks and just wants tear through the fence.

 

[Dawoofdaddy]

One of my black neighbors used to have a female rot and she barked at everyone black or white.

Another black guy that lives across the street, has a boxer/pit mix, and he barks at black people but doesnt bark at white people.

When I was a kid, we had two boxers and our white neighbor had a siberian husky and from what I remember, all three dogs barked at every black person that ever walked along the street.

Its strange what causes some dogs to bark and not bark.

 

[Buster]

the film 'WHITE DOG"

The film is based on a true story. While she was living in Hollywood with her husband, writer Romain Gary, actress Jean Seberg brought home a large white dog she had found on the street that seemed friendly and playful. However, when the animal saw her black gardener it attacked him viciously, injuring him. Afterwards they kept it in the back yard, but one day it got out and attacked another black man on the street but no one else. After this happened a third time they realized that someone had trained the dog to attack and injure only black people. Gary wrote a story about it, and eventually Samuel Fuller read it and made it into this movie.


Never released theatrically in the United States, supposedly out of concern for its controversial subject matter. It did air on HBO several times.

 

[gtc08]

this has to be the dumbest thread ever. were really talking about dogs being racist when this industry is crumbling apart day by day. no wonder we are where we are now.

 

[Buster]

this has to be the dumbest thread ever. were really talking about dogs being racist when this industry is crumbling apart day by day. no wonder we are where we are now.

alright bluto! lead us down the right road.i think most people on here are smart enough to realize that for the most part offshore gambling is illegal and has been illegal (in this country) since day 1.what is there to do now that would be different than what has been done 10 years ago when most offshores started.

it is not one persons fault on here what is or has gone on.and also would not matter what kind of threads are started.you think the government checks in on here and says "hey these morons are talking about racist dogs,thank god we don't have to worry about them changing laws"

is that what you think??????

 

[gwienges]

geez relax...the sky isnt falling.

 

[goodcall]

imo, the dog barks at what it's not used to. You won't get this problem if you socialize the dog with different races when it's young.