Heaven Sent Brandy is the world's smallest dog by length, measuring 15.2 cm (6 in), according to the Guinness Book of World Records.[1]
Species | Canis lupus familiaris |
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Breed | Long-haired Chihuahua |
Sex | Female |
Born | 31 December 2003 |
Died | July 2014 Largo, Fl |
Known for | Smallest dog living (length) |
Title | Smallest dog living (length) |
Term | 31 January 2005 – |
Owner | Paulette Keller |
Residence | Hudson, Fl |
Brandy was bred by Marlene and Matthew Ritzenthaler. Her sire was an AKC registered Chihuahua, Sevenbark Devil's Gold, a UKC Best in Show winner and AKC Champion producer. Her dam is Creel's Carmelita, a pointed AKC Chihuahua and AKC Champion producer. Heaven Sent Brandy faced a challenge from Tom Thumb, a Jack Russell terrier-Chihuahua mix puppy.[2]
See also
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edit- ^ "Smallest dog living (length)". Guinnessworldrecords.com. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
- ^ "Teacup dogs vie for 'World's Smallest Dog' title - latimes.com". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. 2009-07-14. Retrieved 2012-09-24.