Last month, we wrote about Heartkun and Lovekun -- a pair of Chihuahua brothers both born with "rare" heart-shaped markings. In the comments, you came out in droves to tell us the shape wasn't so strange, so we solicited photos of your love-branded pets. The proof is in the pictures: heart-shaped markings abound, indeed! So maybe "rare" is a bit hyperbolic, but there's no denying that the special shape is sure to make you smile!
Does your pet have a heart-shaped marking? Upload your photo to Paw Nation's Flickr group!
User-Submitted Pets with Hearts
Patti sent Paw Nation a picture of Stormy the Chihuahua when he was a newborn. Who says that Heartkun and Lovekun are so rare?
Patti Barone
A picture of Stormy's adorable face!
Patti Barone
Elisa sent us this picture of her Chihuahua, the aptly-named Valentine. We're starting to see a theme of Chihuahuas and heart-shaped markings.
Elisa Gossger
"She's a real sweetheart, literally!" says Elisa.
Elisa Gossger
Amanda had a different species in mind! She sent in a picture of her rabbit, Speckle, who boasts a beautiful black heart hear her left hind leg.
Amanda
Cathy sent us a picture of her 3-year-old Chihuahua, Daisy Mae who has a white heart right on top of her head.
Cathy Miller
As if you didn't already want to give this precious pup a kiss!
Cathy Miller
Carole commented with this picture of her Akita-Lab mix, Heartly, proving Chihuahuas aren't the only breed with heart!
Carole
Heartly shows off his special heart-shaped mark.
Carole
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I know a horse with a heart shaped marking. I'll have to find a decent picture of her and upload it/
MY DOG HAS A BLACK HEART, BUT IT'S BIG AND HE'S A SWEETHEART!