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World’s Tallest and Shortest Dogs Meet in Guinness-Orchestrated Event

Reggie, a Great Dane from Idaho, and Pearl, a Chihuahua from Florida, showcased their record-breaking size disparity during a playful and cautious encounter.

The two dogs enjoyed a day playing together.
Reggie (left) is the world's tallest dog while Pearl (right) is the world's smallest.

Overview

  • Reggie, a 3ft 3in Great Dane, and Pearl, a 9.14cm Chihuahua, hold Guinness World Records as the tallest and shortest living dogs, respectively.
  • The two dogs met for the first time at Reggie's home in Idaho in an event organized by Guinness World Records earlier this month.
  • Both dogs exhibited gentle and friendly behavior during their supervised interaction, despite their dramatic size difference.
  • Reggie’s owner, Sam Johnson Reiss, noted his dog’s cautious and kind demeanor toward Pearl, while Pearl’s owner, Vanesa Semler, described her as friendly and unaware of her small size.
  • The meeting highlights Guinness World Records' efforts to celebrate extraordinary animals and foster public interest in unique achievements.