Puppy named Beyonce could be world's smallest

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Beyonce is so small she can fit on an iPhone. Credit: Press Association

Animal rescuers in northern California said the female Dachshund mix, named Beyonce, was so small at birth that she could fit into a spoon. At two weeks, she is about the size of a business card.

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

The Dachshund mix puppy could be the world's smallest dog. Credit: Press Association

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

Beyonce, a Daschund mix, is currently being cared for by vets in California. Credit: Press Association

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

It has submitted an application to Guinness World Records for the world's smallest dog.

The puppy will be put up for adoption in the next couple of weeks. Credit: Press Association