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World's tiniest dog: Puppy named after Beyoncé could be world's smallest

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A puppy named after one of the world's biggest pop stars could set the world's record for tiniest dog.

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Animal rescuers in Northern California say that Beyoncé was so small at birth that she could fit into a spoon. (Photo: Associated Press)

Animal rescuers in Northern California say the female Dachshund mix, named Beyoncé, was so small at birth that she could fit into a spoon. At two weeks, she's about the size of a business card.

The Grace Foundation, based in El Dorado County, says animal control picked up Beyonce's pregnant mother, and she gave birth to a litter of five on March 8.

Beyonce was the last one delivered, and was born without a heartbeat. Veterinarians managed to revive her through chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

The foundation says she'll be ready for adoption in about two weeks.

Meanwhile, it has submitted an application to Guinness World Records for world's smallest dog.

 

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