OK, if you can look this adorable Corgi puppy without squealing at the cuteness, you might not be human. And if you can get past the fluffy little face, you’ll notice that the little guy has two different-colored eyes. When we come across dogs with different-colored eyes in real life, it usually stops us dead in our tracks because they are always so striking.
The technical term for two different color eyes is heterochromia, and it can occur in humans too (Kate Bosworth and Mila Kunis were blessed with two gorgeous different-colored eyes). The term can refer to dogs with multiple colors in one eye or two eyes of very different colors. The condition is generally harmless and doesn’t result in any loss of vision.
Heterochromia is often thought to be genetic, but can also be the result of injury. Though it can occur in any breed (as evidenced by the corgi), it’s most common in great Danes, huskies, Dalmatians and malamutes.
Check out some more of these gorgeous pups with stunning eyes.
Originally published March 2016. Updated August 2017.
Huskies
Huskies are the only breed that aren’t disqualified from dog shows for having heterochromia.
Pit bull
It’s hard to take our own eyes off of this Pit Bull with those dreamy eyes.
Mixed breed
This girl is an adorable mixed-breed dog whose eyes really pop against her red-and-white coat.
Extreme differences
With one ice-blue eye and the other so dark it’s almost black, this dog’s eyes couldn’t be more different.
Australian shepherd
Just pure beauty.
Malamute
This tiny malamute could not possibly be any cuter.
Dalmatian
This Dalmatian’s one black eye looks a bit like one of his spots.
Hey there
We see you, handsome.
French bulldog
French Bulldogs aren’t known for heterochromia, but it’s still entirely possible.
Husky mix
This dog is a mix between a German Shepherd and a Husky. It’s easy to tell which side each eye comes from.
Border collie
Smart and beautiful? This Border Collie is perfection.
Hard stare
Who will look away first, you or him?
Beautiful gaze
We’re not sure what he’s staring at, but we can’t stop looking at him.
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