Heaven Sent Brandy | |
Species: | Canis lupus familiaris |
Breed: | Long-haired Chihuahua |
Gender: | Female |
Birth Date: | 31 December 2003 |
Residence: | Hudson, Fl |
Death Date: | July 2014 |
Death Place: | Largo, Fl |
Owner: | Paulette Keller |
Known: | Smallest dog living (length) |
Smallest dog living (length) | |
Term: | 31 January 2005 – |
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]
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]