Heaven Sent Brandy Explained

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Smallest dog living (length) . Guinnessworldrecords.com . 2012-09-24.
  2. Web site: Teacup dogs vie for 'World's Smallest Dog' title - latimes.com . Latimesblogs.latimes.com . 2009-07-14 . 2012-09-24.