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There's a dog in Kentucky named Boo Boo who has set her place in history for being the world's smallest pup.

According to the Guiness Book of Records, at just four inches tall and 18 ounces, the Long-haired Chihuahua from Raceland, Kentucky is about an inch smaller then the previous record holder.

Owner Lana Elswick says that when Boo Boo was born, she was the size of her thumb – and after six weeks weighed just 3 ounces.

The tiny dog had to be nursed with an eye dropper for the first few weeks before switching to a bottle.

Today she eats ground turkey and vegetables, and spends her days napping and playing.



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Jordyn T.
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2 questions, is that the same dog that was on Oprah and is it a tea cup chihuahua?
 
kavykeeper
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4 months ago
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I'd like to know how old she is....a photo, showing her in comparison with another object, would have been nice...
 
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4 months ago
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How cute I love a small dog I WOULD LOVE TO GO SEE HER
 
Julee C.
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7 months ago
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Boo is gorgeous. I wonder if she will be bred or if she is too tiny. I, too, have had to feed one of my Chihuahua babies with an eye dropper. He was born with a cleft lip and could not get enough suction with Mom.
 
Bandana
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7 months ago
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So tiny!! I know she must be pampered - my worry would be what type of health problems would be associated with one so small. I think I'd have to carry her around all the time so no one would step on her!
 
Bonnie K.
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I'd probably step on the poor thing.
 
Jennifer H.
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I would love to see her. I hope she'll be ok for her long term safety at that size!
 
kavykeeper
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4 months ago
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it reminds me of the story of thumbellina, the world's smallest horse. She appears to be healthy.
 
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Ashlee H. (ashlynn80)
8 months ago
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I'm not sure you could even classify that as a dog!! I would think the dog's health would be a concern...but I'm sure its adorable. Very tiny
 
Stacie R.
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8 months ago
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I'm sure this pup is super cute but breeding dogs this small is dangerous. Their health is at risk and to pass on those traits is a bad idea.
 
Tom B.
Tom B. (tburke3rd)
8 months ago
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that is a super tiny dog
 
yep,that's a bitty baby.
 
conni F.
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Aw, how cute. I prefer larger dogs but I imagine this little one is adorable.
 
Robyn
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8 months ago
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Watch your step around this little dog.
 
Melanie
Melanie (mfqz)
8 months ago
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Now that's a small dog!
 
Richard
Richard (RichardM)
8 months ago
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This is truly a pocket pet
 
Heather B.
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I wonder if its a good thing to keep trying to breed smaller and smaller dogs.
 
Katie K.
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four inches!! wow...that is one tiny thing
 
George H.
George H. (GHeimovics)
8 months ago
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Tiny! Where would you keep such a bitty thing to keep from hurting it?
 
sandy h.
sandy h. (sandy5)
8 months ago
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I have never heard of a dog this small. I wonder if there is an update on the story
 
Liann L.
Liann L. (Liann)
8 months ago
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I'd be afraid to have a dog this tiny. One wrong step and...
 
ArthurCurtis
ArthurCurtis
8 months ago
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I had a patient who brought in her little 14 ounce pomeranian last week (Sassy) Sassy is only 12 weeks old so I am sure will be growing every day. So cute.
 
Michele C.
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So precious. I see this was 2007. I would love an update, I mean really love it!!
 
doran359
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8 months ago
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ooohhhh!
 
SuzieGoose
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8 months ago
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Oh, so tiny. This is too tiny. Yes, it surely could be unsafe for this dog. It is cute though, and I hope it survives.
 
charleshjr
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8 months ago
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Dogs dont need to be this small it is to much of a danger for them
 
Diane H.
Diane H. (catsecrets)
8 months ago
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Can you imagine? The size of her thumb when it was born! I wish the picture would have shown the size more clearly. Sounds like the dog is loved.
 
Amber A.
Amber A. (angeljaya13)
8 months ago
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What a cute story!!
 
Tom F.
Tom F. (TZF)
8 months ago
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I'd be afraid I'd step on it.
 
Karen
Karen (Nonnie96)
8 months ago
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How sweet! How tiny! Talk about a Pocket Pet.
 
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Wendie
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8 months ago
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Wow. My friend had a pomeranian puppy who was smaller than a tube of chapstick. it's hard believe they come any smaller than that!
 
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8 months ago
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I would be afraid she would get stepped on, to little for me
 
diane i t.
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she is a cutie patutie
 
HomePro
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9 months ago
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I personally don't like how they're breeding these dogs to be smaller and smaller. Teacup size is now the trend but I wonder at what cost to the dogs?
 
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Michaelyn
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10 months ago
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Wow, I wish they had a video.
 
Caet G.
Caet G. (Caet)
11 months ago
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Too sweet!!! Given the report on her 'fresh' diet, sounds like the owner is quite doting... no need to worry that this little pup is living a great life and being well cared for. What one feeds their pet, says alot about the love an owner holds for their furry friend =)
 
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Sweet pup!
 
Elineen
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Wow. What a cute little dog.
 
Chris
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1 year ago
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How precious! Here's to a fun, happy, healthy life.
 
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whoa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
 
Sharon S.
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How tiny! I would also be afraid of stepping on her accidentially. I hope she lives a long happy life.
 
Natalie
Natalie (Doulton)
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What a sweet little thing. I hope that she can live a good life. I hope that breeders have not tried to downsize her because she could be too small to sustain her own inner organs. I do worry and fret.
 
karen47
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Amazing! I'd be afraid that my grandkids would trample her!
 
jrkaster
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I wish this dog, nothing but the best! It's not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of fight in the dog!!
 
Phyllis32
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That is too small for my house. I'd have to keep her in my pocket!!
 
Anna
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Wow! now thats a small dog!!!
 
Satana H.
Satana H. (ksatana)
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Tiny dogs are adorable! I just can't handle the yapping. I'm so happy this little girl survived and hope she is doing well.
 
terry h.
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well, I'm a big dog fan. I hope this tiny thing is happy and healthy
 
Natalie
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This is such an adorable dog. I found out that she has her own web site:

www.tiptopwebsite.com

What a cutie; what a charming face.
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