TOKYO (Reuters Life!) – A chihuahua puppy has become Japan’s latest heart-throb after he was born with a heart-shaped mark on his coat.
The dog, named “Heart-kun”, was born on May 18 at a pet store in northern Odate. Shop owner Emiko Sakurada, who bred over 1,000 puppies, believes his unusual markings have brought her luck.
“Since Heart-kun was born, not only I, but also many people who see him are getting luckier,” Sakurada said.
The dog became a celebrity after a local television station aired pictures of him. Since then, Sakurada has been flooded with calls from people wanting to buy him, which she has turned down.
