Sometimes we have to step away from the onslaught of President Trump’s changes to America (don’t get me wrong, I love them) and the Democrats’ toxic continuing assaults on our country, as well as the numerous no-name judges who keep leaping out of literally nowhere to unilaterally declare national policy on things that they have no jurisdiction over.

But let’s move on for a moment: I need a break, and if you do too, we’ve got it for you right here: the world’s tallest dog just met the world’s smallest, and it’s pretty darn heart-warming. If you've ever found yourself questioning nature and wondering, “How did evolution create such flawed human beings,” dogs are the counterpoint. Except for a few that have been bred for violence, they are almost universally loving, trusting and everything we would want out of ourselves.

This giant stands at over three feet tall—and yet his new buddy measures in at a tiny 3.59 inches. That didn’t stop their friendship:

This is Reggie and Pearl. Reggie holds the Guinness World Record title for tallest dog living at 3 feet 3 inches. Pearl holds the title for shortest dog living at 3.59 inches. They just met for the first time for a playdate. 14/10 for both pic.twitter.com/TDs9N2S1kP

— WeRateDogs (@dog_rates) May 1, 2025

The two mismatched pooches got along surprisingly well:

A Great Dane the size of a small pony and a Chihuahua the size of a credit card had an adorable world record-setting encounter while meeting for a playdate set up by Guinness World Records.

Reginald, also known as "Reggie," a 7-year-old Great Dane from Idaho, holds the title of tallest dog in the world, standing at 3 feet, 3 inches. Even as a puppy, he towered over full-grown Great Danes at the dog park.

Pearl, a 4-year-old Chihuahua from Florida, secured the record for shortest dog in the world, at just 3.59 inches tall. She can easily fit in the palm of a hand and comes from a long line of small Chihuahuas.

reggie and pearl are living legends, literally. 14/10, who's cutting onions?

— Kamzza (@kamzzah) May 1, 2025

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Despite the fact that Reginald's foot looked bigger than Pearl's entire being, the two furry folks got along famously:

The pair, while an unlikely duo, got along surprisingly well during their two-day visit, according to Pearl's owner, Vanesa Semler.

"For me, [it] was a huge, pleasant surprise from day one because Reggie is like Pearl in [a] bigger size," Semler said. "He is so gentle, so friendly."

Reggie's owner, Sam Johnson Reiss, said the Great Dane is more of a people person but enjoyed the playdate.

"I would say he was a bit more interested in the people," Reiss said. "He was very cautious, a little anxious, but he was very careful, and he didn't step on her. … He was just very aware that she was there, and she loved him."

I was once the proud dad of three dogs, and I can tell you that once you go from two to three, you switch from a “man” football defense to a “zone.” They became a pack, and owned the house and the yard, and would howl to the winds whenever a siren was heard. Life is life, though, and our house is currently barkless (though there are a lot of meows), and we’ll have to think about whether we’re ready for more barks.

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In the meantime, however, I’ll enjoy videos of these two mismatched canines getting to know each other. This photo pretty much sums it up:

The two record-holding dogs met eye-to-eye.

Reggie is a 3-foot-3 Great Dane. Pearl is a 3½-inch Chihuahua.

Despite the odd-looking pairing, they have a lot in common. https://t.co/CAe3FW89ho pic.twitter.com/ghW2mE00K1

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 3, 2025

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