Boo Boo
SpeciesCanis lupus familiaris
BreedLong-haired Chihuahua
SexFemale
Known forSmallest dog living (height)
TitleSmallest dog living (height)
Term12 May 2007 –
SuccessorMilly
OwnerLana Elswick
Height9.65 cm (4 in)

Boo Boo was the world's smallest dog from 2007 to 2013. She stood at a height of 9.65 cm, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.[1][2]

Boo Boo was replaced by Milly,[2] another Chihuahua, as the World's Smallest Dog. Other contenders for the record included Beyonce,[3][4] a Dachshund-Chihuahua mix, and Scooter, a Maltese[5][6]

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References

  1. ^ "Smallest dog living". Guinness World Records. 2007-05-12. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
  2. ^ a b "Big Dogfight over World's Smallest Dog Title | Fox News Latino". FOX News. 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
  3. ^ "The little dog that could: Beyonce the puppy, born in shelter, fit into spoon at birth". thetelegram.com. 2012-03-28. Archived from the original on 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2014-04-24.
  4. ^ Andrew Hough (28 March 2012). "Meet Beyoncé: the 'world's tiniest dog' that can fit on an iPhone". London: The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 29 March 2012. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
  5. ^ "New Guinness world record holders include long-tongued dog, giant bunny, balloon-crazy terrier - latimes.com". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. 2010-09-17. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
  6. ^ "Teacup dogs vie for 'World's Smallest Dog' title - latimes.com". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. 2009-07-14. Retrieved 2012-05-15.

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