A two-year-old chihuahuas who is smaller than an ice-lolly stick has been crowned the world’s shortest dog.
Pearl the chihuahua, who was born in Florida, took the Guinness World Record after measuring 9.14cm (3.59in) in height and 12.7cm (5in) in length.
She is a relative of the previous record holder, Miracle Milly, who died in 2020 before Pearl was born – Pearl is the daughter of one of Milly’s identical sisters.
When she was born Pearl weighed just 28g.
Pearl’s owner, Vanesa Semler, told Guinness World Records she feels “blessed to have her”, adding: “And to have this unique opportunity…