The puppy is three times tinier than its siblings, faces serious health threats

Aug 31, 2012 14:36 GMT  ·  By

Only recently, Britain witnessed the birth of a puppy which is roughly the size of an iPhone. This tiny dog, which is a cross-over between a Yorkshire terrier and a chihuahua, is as much as three times smaller than its siblings, which is why owners fear that it might not survive.

Some sources say that its size makes it the smallest dog to have ever been born in England, but setting up this record does little to help the dog overcome the health difficulties it is presently facing.

Because the puppy weighs no more than your average egg, its owners feed it baby formula every other two hours, hoping to keep it alive long enough for it to become stronger.

“I took her to the vets and they hadn’t come across a puppy so small, and when I researched online I couldn’t find one either,” one of the owners told members of the press. Hopefully, we will be able to bring you some good news soon.