Meet the World's Shortest Dog

A tiny Chihuahua named Pearl has just claimed an impressive title. At only three and a half inches tall, Pearl is now officially the world's shortest dog.

How Small is Small?

Pearl stands a mere 3.59 inches when measured from the ground to the middle of her shoulder blades. That's shorter than many smartphones! And if her height wasn't impressive enough, this petite pup weighs only 1.2 pounds.

Small Dogs Run in the Family

It seems Pearl comes from a family of tiny champions. The previous holder of this impressive world record was actually Pearl's aunt. Small stature is definitely a family trait for these special Chihuahuas.

Living Large Despite Her Size

Despite her tiny frame, Pearl has a big personality. Her owner, Vanessa Semler, reports that Pearl has been thoroughly enjoying all the attention that comes with her new world record status.

Pearl might be the smallest dog in the world, but she's making a huge impression wherever she goes. This pint-sized pup proves that sometimes the biggest personalities come in the smallest packages.

Now Pearl will go down in history as the tiniest canine on record, bringing joy to everyone who meets her and showing that being unique comes in all sizes.