Archie, a 29-month Dexter from County Antrim, has been recognised by the
Guinness World Records as 'the shortest bull in the world'. He measures
just 30 inches (76.2cms) from hoof to withers -- 15 inches shorter than
other bulls of his breed.
A young farmer Ryan Lavery (15) bought Archie at a rare breeds show in
Gosford, Armagh, when the animal was five months old. The bull was
originally destined for the beef. However, the family decided to keep
him as a pet after he failed to grow to normal size.
During his short life, Archie has already had an illustrious career. He
was spotted by a man from Unesco when he was in the petting farm at
Aghalee’s Santa grotto and ended up becoming a patron of Henny Penny
Libraries, which makes books available to children in the slums of
India.
Unesco and Henny Penny Libraries later put in an application for Archie
to be considered for the Guinness Book of Records, and finally Archie is
listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Source :- http://www.unbelievableinfo.com/2013/12/worlds-shortest-bull-archie.html
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