Fu Yingqing/ Shanghai Daily news

A dog matchmaking event will be held in the city this month, giving lonely-heart hounds a shot at puppy love - and owners the opportunity to find the best breeding match for their pets, Shanghai Daily reported.

Hosted by gougou520.com, which calls itself China's first professional online pet matchmaking company, the event will gather 100 dog owners in Hongqiao area to find their pooch the perfect partner.