The Guinness World Records Declare World's Smallest Dog

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The Guinness World Records has declared the winner for the category of the 'World's Smallest Dog'

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The position has been awarded to two-year old Chihuahua named Pearl

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Reportedly the relative of Miracle Milly, Pearl measures only 9.14cms in height and a mere 12.7cms in length

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This makes the pup seem shorter than a popsicle and have length equal to a dollar note

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The Guinness World Records shared this news on Twitter after measuring the pup's physical dimensions at three different times

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Performed at the Crystal Creek Animal Hospital in Orlando, her measurements were taken vertically from the front foot's base all the way up to her withers

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Owner Vanesa Semler also stated that "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"

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Thanks to this sudden fame, Pearl and her owner have also been invited to many TV shows

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