Guwahati: The world’s shortest dog whose name has been recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. It is so small that you can even carry it in your pocket or handbag .
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, this dog named Pearl belongs to the Chihuahua species. Born on September 1, 2020. Pearl’s height is just 9.14 centimeters (3.59 inches) and length is 12.7 centimeters (5.0 inches). This means that it is shorter than a popsicle and is approximately equal to the length of a dollar note. It currently weighs just 553 grams (1.22 pounds).
It is even more interesting to know that Pearl Chihuahua Dog is a relative of Miracle Millie, who previously held the world record for being the world’s shortest dog. Like Millie, Pearl was just 28 grams at birth.
Pearl’s owner Vanessa Semler recently presented it to the world on an Italian TV show Lo Show Dei Record.
The owner said, “We are very lucky to have the smallest dog in the world. We have a unique opportunity to share this news.”
Moreover, to verify Pearl’s height the dog’s vet, Dr Giovanni Vergel, used a dog measuring wicket to accurately determine her height three consecutive times. The height was measured three times at different intervals at Crystal Creek Animal Hospital in Orlando.
According to Guinness World Records, the first measurements were taken from the base of her front foot to the top of the shoulders in a vertical line which makes Pearl special is her calm nature which is different from other Chihuahuas. Other Chihuahua species dogs are usually fickle.