By Sakshi Sah
Published May 08, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Meet the smallest dog in the world

A female Chihuahua named Pearl is officially the world’s shortest living dog.

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Pearl stands just 9.14 cm (3.59 in) tall, shorter than a popsicle stick.

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At 9.14 cm, Pearl is almost seven times shorter than Jyoti Amge, the world’s shortest woman.

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Pearl weighs just 553 g (1.22 lb), making her a tiny bundle of joy.

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Pearl is a relative of Miracle Milly, the previous record holder, who sadly passed away in 2020 before Pearl was born.

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Pearl is the daughter of one of Miracle Milly’s identical sisters.

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Pearl is very calm, which is unusual for a Chihuahua.

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