A popular superstition in India is creating a booming market for black-colored dogs, fueled by claims that Saturn is spreading back luck, and that the only way to protect yourself, is to buy a black dog.

One woman, Priyadarshini, paid double the normal price for a black labrador believing it will save her from Saturn's "evil eye":

"It's been nearly one month since I purchased him and I am already feeling much better than before. He's still a puppy and I am feeling much better."

Dog sellers are raking in the bucks during this special moment. A black cocker spaniel sold for $184.00, instead of the usual $46.00. Breeders are getting orders for black puppies that haven't been born yet. Other breeders are looking to import black dogs from neighboring Indian states.