Pearl the iPhone-Sized Chihuahua is the World’s Shortest Dog

In April 2023, Guinness World Record awarded the (tiny) crown of World’s Shortest Living Dog to Pearl, a two-year-old female Chihuahua. She measures 3.59 inches (9.14 cm) tall and 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and weighs 1.22 pounds (553 g).

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When compared to an iPhone 14, she’s a bit taller than an iPhone is wide and not quite as long. When Pearl was born in September 2020, she weighed less than an ounce (28 g).

She was unveiled recently in Milan, Italy on the talent TV show Lo Show Dei Record. The pint-sized princess was brought out in a glamorous Easter egg-shaped seat.

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When interviewed, her human Vanessa said she likes fine cuisine such as salmon and chicken, and also likes dressing up nice.

Pearl Guinness Book Records Chihuahua World's Shortest Dog
Credit: Guinness World Records

While as small as they get, Pearl has a big personality and wasn’t nervous to be on stage. And as you may have guessed, she’s a bit of a diva (and would feel right at home in Paris Hilton’s $325k Doggy Mansion).

Pearl also comes from a world record-setting family. Her auntie Miracle Milly, was the World’s Smallest Dog until she crossed the rainbow bridge just before Pearl was born. The Shortest Dog Ever Recorded was a dwarf Yorkshire Terrier born in 1943 who was 2.8 inches (7.11 cm) tall and 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) long.

Miracle Milly Chihuahua World's Smallest Dog
Pearl’s auntie Miracle Milly [Credit: Guinness World Records]

The Shortest Dog Ever Recorded was a dwarf Yorkshire Terrier born in 1943 who was 2.8 inches (7.11 cm) tall and 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) long.

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