10 Most Common Black Dog Breeds

10Cane Corso

The Cane Corso is a giant of the dog world. Coming in at an average height of 22 inches, this beautiful breed of Italian origin is fairly active and muscular. This breed is athletic and intelligent, making it an excellent watchdog. Cane Corsos are good for families with children and they tend to do well with other dogs. This breed is typically considered gentle, loyal, and highly intelligent.

A potential challenge is that Cane Corsos can develop a strong-willed character that will require firm training to avoid dominant tendencies. Arguably the most striking feature of the Cane Corso is their sleek black coat for which they are known.

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9Newfoundland

This large breed of dog is widely known as the "water dog". The Newfoundland can grow to be up to 100 pounds and are typically identified by their large size. Their black coat is heavy, dense, and requires consistent grooming. Newfoundland has a naturally high tolerance for cold water temperatures.

The Newfoundland will make an excellent family pet, especially if you're an active family with children or other pets. While Newfoundlands can come in a variety of colors, the black-coated Newfoundland is the most easily identified and sought after.

8Scottish Terrier

The Scottish Terrier is a medium-sized black dog that can grow to be between 24 and 26 inches in height. They have a deep chest and are fairly active. They are friendly, playful dogs that like to include their families in everything. This breed has strong hunting instincts. While they are moderately active, they can also adapt to apartment life quite easily. Their short hair and black coat make their shedding hard to notice which can be a plus for those worried about dog hair on their belongings.

7Affenpinscher

The Affenpinscher is a small dog, with males reaching an average of 13.5 inches in height and females 10 inches. This breed of dog is scrappy, energetic, and friendly. The Affenpinscher is known for its gorgeous fluffy black fur. They can be very affectionate with their families and are good around children. This smart breed tends to have a strong desire to please its owners, which makes them an excellent family dog.

Affenpinschers are also versatile around the house, making them a good choice for an apartment lifestyle. Above all of their other desirable qualities, the Affenpinscher's stunning black appearance is what stands out.

6Flat-Coated Retriever

The Flat-Coated Retriever is a fairly large dog. Males can grow up to 25 inches in height and females having a height of 24 inches. This breed of dog is strong, sturdy, friendly, and loyal. They love their families and are great dogs for boating, hunting, or just loving companionship. Flat-Coated Retrievers are very active but don't require too much exercise to maintain their health. While their black coats are beautiful, they are easy to maintain unlike many of the other most common black dog breeds.

5Giant Schnauzer

The Giant Schnauzer is a large breed of dog, reaching an average height of 17 to 20 inches while weighing 70 to 110 pounds. They are known for their beautiful dark black coats which gives them an easily recognizable appearance. They are highly intelligent and trainable, making them wonderful family dogs. They are also good with children and other pets. The Giant Schnauzer is a loyal and friendly breed that makes excellent companions.

4Labrador Retriever

It's hard to find much that isn't great about the black Labrador Retriever. This breed is gentle, energetic, and easy-going. They are intelligent, courageous, loyal, and good-natured. They are playful and have a strong desire to please their owners. The black Labrador is easy to train for a variety of different uses, including family pets, therapy dogs, and service dogs. The Labrador Retriever is one of the most classic black-coated choices when people think of the beloved black dog breeds.

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3Black Russian Terrier

The Black Russian Terrier is a muscular dog, with males growing to 20 inches and females reaching 16 inches at the shoulder. They have a short, shiny coat which is low maintenance. They have very dense heads that are square, similar to many working dog breeds.

This breed of dog is extremely smart and can easily be trained for all sorts of tasks including hunting, herding, and watchdog work. They are also very loyal to their families and can make great companions for an active family. The Black Russian Terrier is so well known for its shiny black coats that it was included in their official name.

2Schipperke

This small breed of dog has a dark coat that can be short or very long. The Schipperke is extremely intelligent and playful. They are affectionate dogs that are good with other dogs and children. This brings does require exercise but is highly motivated to please their owners. This makes them a great choice for active families and those training them for service work or therapy work. They have a breathtaking fluffy black coat that is the star of the show in any setting.

1Belgian Sheepdog

The Belgian Sheepdog is an extremely large, muscular dog. Males can grow to be 24 to 27 inches in height and weigh anywhere from 70 to 120 pounds. They have a thick coat of hair and they need regular grooming. They are intelligent and make excellent family pets.

This breed is also easy to train and does well with other dogs and kids. The Belgian Sheepdog is another great choice if you are looking for a beautiful black-coated companion.