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Hey, This Dog-Related Event Just Happened in the News!

These dogs didn’t let a record size difference stand in the way of friendship.

By The Farmer's Dog | May 2, 2025

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The world’s tallest and shortest dogs just had a playdate.

Reggie is 3 feet 3 inches tall, and Pearl stands less than 4 inches. Despite the huge size difference, they had a great time together.

Here’s a video of how the summit unfolded:

While size can be one factor in how dogs choose their friends, it’s not unheard of for big and small dogs to be buddies. Dogs also care about qualities like energy level, play style, and smell.

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