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Raiko · 10-26-2009, 02:01 PM

Its cuz its such a glossy color so they always either look greesy or wet in photographs

KPoos · 10-26-2009, 03:29 PM

The only thing I don't like about blacks is their fading color. If they aren't a good black they will be grey by the time they are 4. Mine is already fading and he's not even 2.:(

*heather* · 10-26-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KPoos

The only thing I don't like about blacks is their fading color. If they aren't a good black they will be grey by the time they are 4. Mine is already fading and he's not even 2.:(

I know. I saw a black this weekend that was 13 yrs old!!! She hardly had any grey hairs on her at all!! Now that would be a black line I would want to look into!

roxy25 · 10-26-2009, 04:08 PM

This is why you need to do research on the bloodlines if you do not want a faded black.

KPoos · 10-26-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by roxy25

This is why you need to do research on the bloodlines if you do not want a faded black.

Yup and since I bought Harry as a pet I didn't even think or care about that sort of thing. He's almost starting to look like a blue on his body because his hair is lightening up. He isn't out of good lines at all but he's a good boy.

Locket · 10-26-2009, 04:11 PM

Matrix is very bad black, but that is partially due to his epilepsy we think. Nice blacks are hard to find but totally gorgeous when you do.

*heather* · 10-26-2009, 04:43 PM

Black is my second favorite color. I almost like it as much as the Reds. I think it would be SO COOL to have one of each... they kinda match, both with the black pigmentation! So stunning walking down the street with a jet black and a stunning red! lol
... But I'm reminding myself as I write this that I only want ONE dog!! My life is too busy for more then one!

cbrand · 10-27-2009, 05:49 AM

It is hard to find a good Black any more. Breeders have really shot themselves in the foot by constantly breeding back and forth between Black and Cream and by dyeing bad Blacks in the breed ring.

I would contact Cynthia Huff of Safari Kennels. She has a stud dog imported from Sweden who is a terrific, inky black color. If Cynthia does not have a litter coming, she may know someone who does.

Cascade Kennels in AZ just had a litter sired by the Swedish import, Yannick (from Grandeur Kennels). Yannick has been used a lot and his puppies always seem to be inky black

wishpoo · 10-27-2009, 11:40 PM

Blacks are my favorite : ))). YES, imported dogs are superior. Avion poodles in CA has gorgeous and TRUE blacks - great dogs and great lady behind them :cheer2:.

I also have black spoo in a neighborhood that is 8 years "young". She is black as black can be !!!! She is a Graphic line.

Good blacks stay black

roxy25 · 11-11-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by wishpoo

Blacks are my favorite : ))). YES, imported dogs are superior. Avion poodles in CA has gorgeous and TRUE blacks - great dogs and great lady behind them :cheer2:.

I also have black spoo in a neighborhood that is 8 years "young". She is black as black can be !!!! She is a Graphic line.

Good blacks stay black

Wishpoo do you know more about Avion kennels ? She lives about 30 mins away ( realistically 12-20 mins but LA traffic lol )