The world’s shortest dog is shorter than the TV remote in your home, and is only as long as a dollar bill according to Guinness World Records.

Pearl, a chihuahua from Orlando, Florida, is the world’s shortest dog! Credit: Guinness World Records.
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The Guinness World Records has revealed the new record holder of the title of the world’s shortest living dog. This incredibly small canine is shorter than a popsicle stick and can snugly fit inside your pocket!
Pearl, a chihuahua from Orlando, Florida, earned the title with the help of a veterinarian at Crystal Creek animal hospital where she was born.
Using a specialized dog-measuring wicket, it was determined that Pearl stands at just under 3.6 inches (9.14 cm) in height and measures 5 inches (12.7 cm) in length.
According to Guinness, these measurements make her shorter than a typical television remote and approximately as long as a dollar bill.

Pearl is narrower than a US dollar bill! Credit: Guinness World Records.
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She took the title from the late “Miracle” Milly, her mother’s identical sister, who stood at a slightly higher (but still short) height of 3.8 inches.
World’s shortest dog is also very light
Born in September 2020, shortly before the passing of her mother, Pearl weighed less than an ounce at birth.
Since then, she has steadily gained weight and now tips the scales at 1.22 pounds (553 grams).
According to Pearl’s owner, Vanesa Semler, Pearl’s healthy appetite for chicken, salmon, and other “high-quality” food options has played a significant role in her growth and development.
“We feel truly blessed to have Pearl in our lives and to have the remarkable chance to beat our own record and share this incredible news with the world,” said Semler, who was also the owner of the previous title holder Milly.

Pearl is even shorter than a normal TV remote! Credit: Guinness World Records.
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Showing off Pearl
Guinness recently showcased Pearl on the set of its televised talent show in Milan.
Making a grand entrance, Semler carried Pearl onto the set of “Lo show dei record” in a beautiful seat designed like an Easter egg. During the event, Semler told the audience that the pair had been indulging in some shopping around Milan just before.
Semler describes Pearl as “a bit of a diva, small like a ball, and barely taller than a teacup.”

Pearl on the TV show “Lo show dei record”, sitting in a beautifully designed Easter egg. Credit: Guinness World Records.
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Despite being a chihuahua, a breed known for their spirited and temperamental nature, Pearl remained composed and unruffled in response to the audience’s applause, impressing the onlookers with her calm demeanor.
Semler said that Pearl is still “a child at heart,” even though she is going to turn three this year.
You can read the original article by Guinness here.