"Smaller than a Popsicle Stick": What We Know About the World's Shortest Dog
The shortest dog in the world is a Chihuahua named Pearl.
The record-holding dog lives in the American state of Florida.
The pet's height is less than 10 centimeters, and its length is less than 13 centimeters.
What is known about the shortest dog in the world
"Pearl" was born in the fall of 2020. The dog's birth weight was only 28 grams.
When the pet grew up, veterinarians measured its height using a special device. There were several measurements.
The figure was only 9.14 centimeters. The Guinness Book of Records authors emphasized that Pearl is "shorter than a popsicle stick."
Of course, the authors of the handbook officially recognized the achievement.
The dog is 12.7 centimeters long, which is about the same length as a $1 bill.
And the “Pearl” weighs only 553 grams.
It is emphasized that the dog has a “childish” but calm character.
The record holder's gastronomic preferences are also interesting: she loves chicken. She also likes salmon.
The owner of "Pearl" admitted: she has a lot of fun with her pet.
