Believe it or not, the world's first green puppy has been born in New Orleans.

The puppy was born last week, and he is perfectly heathly. He's just green.

Veterinarians say the dog is going to be just fine, but he won't stay green for ever. As the puppy grows up, the vets say he will likely be white or brown.

How did it happen?

"Sometimes, when a puppy is born, the amniotic fluid mixes with the placenta and dyes the coat of the puppy and it almost always happens to very light colored puppies," says Anna Zorrilla with the Louisiana SPCA.

"There are not health concerns," Zorrilla said. "It's really just a discoloration in the birthing process."

Well good for the little fella! It's not easy being green (or so I hear!)