World's shortest dog is a Chihuahua living in US. It's tinier than a popsicle stick

A two-year-old female Chihuahua named Pearl has been recognised as the world's shortest-living dog by the Guinness World Records. She was born in the United States o September 1, 2020. Pearl measures 9.14 cm (3.59 in) in height, which means she is shorter than a popsicle stick, tinier than a remote and almost the same length as a dollar bill.

The record was previously held by Miracle Milly ( 9.65 cm; 3.8). According to Guinness World Records, Pearl is a relative of Milly but she passes away before the former was born in 2020. Pearl is the daughter of one of Milly’s identical sisters.

“We’re blessed to have her. And to have this unique opportunity to break our own record and share with the world this amazing news," Vanesa Semler, Pearl’s owner, told GWR.

Pearl was recently featured on the TV program Lo Show Dei Record. She was introduced on the show by her owner Venessa. On the show she mentioned that Pearl has a calm temperament for a Chihuahua. However, she told the show's host, Gerry Scotti, that Pearl is a ''bit of a diva".

Pearl enjoys 'eating high-quality food like chicken and salmon, and loves "dressing up nice".