Pearl is a pocket chihuahua who was crowned the world’s smallest dog: she’s less than a popsicle stick. She entered through the small door of the Guinness record, getting it this year.
How big is this dog? Only 9.14 centimeters tall, with a length of 12.7 centimeters (almost the same size as a dollar bill) and weighs 553 grams, according to the organization.
Born in the United States on September 1, 2020, Pearl took over the record left behind by a relative, Miracle Milly, who measured 9.65 centimeters. This other pocket chihuahua died in 2020, before the new world record holder was born.
The origins of the Chihuahua dog breed
The Chihuahua dog breed is native to Mexico, making it one of the most popular in the world. after Paris Hilton had a pet like that in the early 2000s. Its weight is from 1 to 3 kilograms.
Some breeders consider the expression Pocket Chihuahua to be misused, since they are all chihuahuas and period.
“The term ‘pocket’ is not handled by the Canófila Federation,” he explains the portal Chihuahuas de Bolsillo, “Since it is a term used by people to refer to one of the smallest Chihuahuas. From there they base themselves to say that the pocket does not exist ”.
The most widespread hypothesis about the origin of the Chihuahua dog is that is a descendant of the techichi, a companion dog of the Toltec Civilization in what is now Mexico, and small dogs from Europe. There are even illustrations and vessels in the shape of this little animal.
However, the Chihuahua is much smaller than the Techichi, which gives substance to the miscegenation hypothesis.
The upbringing of Pearl, the smallest dog in the world
Pearl’s owner is Vanessa Semler, and talked with Guinness record about his little princess. “We are lucky to have him with us, and to have this unique opportunity to break our own record, to share this incredible news with the world,” she said.
Pearl come “high-quality foods, such as chicken and salmon,” and its owner takes it anywhere without major complications: “It is small as a ball and slightly taller than a cup of tea.”
Pearl has even been to other countries as an exhibition. He was on the program Lo Show Dei Record, in Milan, showing his calm temperament.
