In April, the current Guinness World Record holders for the world’s tallest and smallest dogs, Reggie and Pearl, met for a unique playdate. Reggie, a 7-year-old Great Dane from Idaho, stands at an impressive 3 feet 3 inches, making him the tallest living male dog. In contrast, Pearl, a 4-year-old Chihuahua from Florida, is only 3.59 inches tall, holding the title of the shortest living dog.
Their meeting highlighted the dramatic height difference of nearly three feet, comparable to the length of a baseball bat or acoustic guitar. Pearl traveled to Idaho with her owner, Vanesa Semler, to meet Reggie and his owner, Sam Johnson. During their encounter, Reggie lowered himself to Pearl’s level, allowing her to play around him. Both owners noted that despite their size disparity, the dogs quickly formed a friendship, with Pearl showing no fear of the much larger Reggie. Johnson remarked on Reggie’s awareness of his surroundings, highlighting his ability to eat off counters and drink from his own sink due to his size. Semler noted that Pearl is friendly even with larger dogs, adding to her confident demeanor.
Interestingly, Reggie holds the record for the tallest living dog, but not the tallest ever; that title belongs to Zeus, another Great Dane who reached 3 feet 6 inches before passing in 2014. Pearl is also linked to previous record holders, including Millie, who stood at 3.8 inches before her death in 2020. Guinness World Records has been recognizing such achievements since 1954, verifying record attempts through a detailed application process.
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