Adorably short! German miniature horse breaks Guinness World Record and possesses amazing healing abilities.

Pumuckel, a German miniature stallion, has been certified by Guinness World Records as the "world's shortest male horse." Pumuckel's playful appearance and endearing personality have immediately sparked heated discussions online.

Guinness World Records states that Pumuckel, raised in Germany, surpassed the previous record holder, Bombel, from Poland, who stood at 56.7 cm, by a mere 4 cm to become the world's shortest known stallion. Although Pumuckel's shoulder height is only 52.6 cm, he exudes confidence and spirit befitting someone ten times his size.

Poomco's owner, Carola Weidemann, said a friend introduced her to Poomco, "I drove over to take a look and was really surprised. I had never seen such a small horse before."

She added that she adopted Poomco in October 2020, "It was only 5 months old then, believe it or not, it was only 47 centimeters tall, and I think it weighed less than 20 kilograms." However, she explained that she didn't deliberately use unconventional breeding methods; she believes its naturally small size may symbolize "the wonder of nature."

It's worth mentioning that besides its striking appearance, Poomco is also a skilled and well-trained therapy horse. It frequently visits nursing homes, hospices, schools, and facilities for people with disabilities. Weidemann said, "It loves being the center of attention." It also loves being tickled and hugged by children, and is quite gentle even with small animals. To reward its hard work, she treats it to its favorite carrots and apples.