Milly (dog)
| Breed | Chihuahua |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Born | December 2011 |
| Died | 2020 |
| 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 weighed approximately 1 pound (half a kilogram).[1] On February 21, 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 was owned by Vanesa Semler from Dorado, Puerto Rico.[1]
The pet cloning company Sooam announced that they have produced 49 clones of Milly.[3] The owners sued Sooam for breach of contract in 2019.[4]
Milly died in 2020; the owners sued the vet for "substandard care" in July 2020.[5]
Born to one of Milly's clones, Semler's chihuahua Pearl was named the world's shortest dog by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2023.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Coto, Danica (September 12, 2013). "Miracle Milly: World's Smallest Dog At 3.8 Inches". Huffington Post. Archived from the original on September 14, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^ Salazar, Carolyn (April 19, 2012). "Big Dogfight over World's Smallest Dog Title". FOX News. Archived from the original on April 22, 2012. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
- ^ Duncan, David Ewing (August 7, 2018). "Inside the Very Big, Very Controversial Business of Dog Cloning". Vanity Fair. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ Williams, Erika (March 6, 2019). "Dozens of Dog Clones Spawn Federal Contract Suit". Courthouse News. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ "Owner of world's smallest dog sues UF's Small Animal Hospital". WCJB. July 9, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ Kolirin, Lianne (April 12, 2023). "Meet pocket-sized Pearl, the world's shortest dog". CNN. Retrieved March 8, 2025.