Milly (dog)
| Breed | Chihuahua |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Born | December 2011 (age 12–13) |
| Known for | Smallest dog living (height) |
| Title | Smallest dog living (height) |
| Predecessor | Boo Boo |
| Owner | Vanesa Semler |
| Residence | Dorado, Puerto Rico |
| Weight | 1 lb (0.45 kg) |
| Height | 0 ft 3.8 in (9.65 cm) |
Miracle Milly (December 2011 – 2020) was the world's smallest dog by height, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
She was born in December 2011, and weighs approximately 1 pound (half a kilogram).[1] On 21 February 2013 her height was measured, placing her at 9.65 cm (3.8 in).[1] The previous smallest dog was Boo Boo, at 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) tall.[1][2] Miracle Milly is owned by Vanesa Semler from Dorado, Puerto Rico.[1]
The pet cloning company Sooam has announced that they have produced 49 clones of Milly.[3] The owners sued Sooam in 2019.[4]
Milly died in 2020; the owners sued the vet in July 2020.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Miracle Milly: World's Smallest Dog At 3.8 Inches". 2013-09-12. Retrieved 2014-12-02.
- ^ "Big Dogfight over World's Smallest Dog Title | Fox News Latino". FOX News. 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
- ^ Inside the Very Big, Very Controversial Business of Dog Cloning, by David Ewing Duncan, in Vanity Fair; published August 7, 2018; retrieved August 9, 2018
- ^ Complaint
- ^ "Owner of world’s smallest dog sues UF’s Small Animal Hospital"