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Iowa family's 26.6-inch-tall bull dubbed world's shortest by Guinness
UPI ^
| Aug. 20, 2019 / 1:16 PM
| By Ben Hooper
Posted on 08/20/2019 10:59:16 AM PDT by Red Badger
Aug. 20 (UPI) -- An Iowa family's 5-year-old bovine has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's shortest bull, standing at only 26.6 inches high.
Heikens Ark Jupiter, aka Humphrey, was purchased by the Gardner family of Kelona in May 2017, and it was only after buying him that they discovered he wasn't a calf, he was a fully-grown 3-year-old miniature zebu bull.
"It's hard for people to believe there are animals so small who are full-sized," owner Shelly Gardner said. "Most people, when they think of a bull, think of a large animal and he is not that by any means!"
Humphrey was officially measured by a veterinarian at 26.6 inches tall, 1.5 inches shorter than the previous record holder, a California bull named Chegs HHAR Golden Boy.
TOPICS: Agriculture; Food; History; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: bull; cattle; cow; farm; guinness; guinnessworldrecord; worldrecord
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How long before we see one designated as a 'Service Animal'?.............
VIDEO AT LINK..................
To: Diana in Wisconsin
PING!........................
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posted on
08/20/2019 11:00:01 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain......................)
To: Red Badger
Like most of your posts, this one’s just a little bull....
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posted on
08/20/2019 11:08:44 AM PDT
by
Yo-Yo
( is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
To: Red Badger
"miniature bull"
________________
........ lotsa jokes comin' up.
;-)
To: Red Badger
“”It’s hard for people to believe there are animals so small who are full-sized,” “
I think he meant ‘full-grown’.
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posted on
08/20/2019 11:17:49 AM PDT
by
TexasGator
(Z1z)
To: Red Badger
These people are all LOST
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posted on
08/20/2019 11:38:02 AM PDT
by
SMARTY
("Nobility is defined by the demands it makes on us - by obligations, not by rights".)
To: Red Badger
Our neighbors have a miniature Bhrama as a companion critter for their horse.
Cutest little thing around these parts.
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posted on
08/20/2019 11:45:39 AM PDT
by
Rebelbase
To: a little elbow grease
Short people rodeos and bullfights next on local sports network....sign me up...
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posted on
08/20/2019 11:57:46 AM PDT
by
Getready
(Wisdom is more valuable than gold and diamonds, and harder to find.)
To: Red Badger
...and it was only after buying him that they discovered he wasn't a calf, he was a fully-grown 3-year-old miniature zebu bull. Seller must be looking for a lawyer 'bout now.
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posted on
08/20/2019 12:00:42 PM PDT
by
Roccus
(When you talk to a politician...ANY politician...always say, "Remember Ceausescu")
To: Red Badger
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posted on
08/20/2019 12:05:13 PM PDT
by
dainbramaged
(If you want a friend, rescue a pit bull.)
To: Red Badger
Just enough to make a good-sized beefburger amd a bowl of soup.
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posted on
08/20/2019 12:08:33 PM PDT
by
imardmd1
(Fiat Lux)
To: Yo-Yo
What’s your beef w him? :-)
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posted on
08/20/2019 12:12:58 PM PDT
by
Puppage
(You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to says)
To: Red Badger
Thanks for posting a story without much BS.
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posted on
08/20/2019 12:14:49 PM PDT
by
Yaelle
To: Puppage
What’s your beef w him? :-) Don't get me wrong, Red Badger is a great guy, but sometimes he's just a little bullheaded...
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posted on
08/20/2019 12:17:42 PM PDT
by
Yo-Yo
( is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
To: Getready
Midget bullfighting is nothing new...
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posted on
08/20/2019 12:19:21 PM PDT
by
Joe 6-pack
(Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
To: Red Badger
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posted on
08/20/2019 12:23:25 PM PDT
by
EvilCapitalist
(It's Ok to be white.)
To: EvilCapitalist
He be dead..................
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posted on
08/20/2019 12:24:20 PM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain......................)
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posted on
08/20/2019 1:02:46 PM PDT
by
Steve Van Doorn
(*in my best Eric Cartman voice* 'I love you, guys')
To: Red Badger
He’d still throw me under 8 seconds
To: Red Badger
He’s going to need a tall stump to take care of business with Bossy.
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posted on
08/20/2019 1:09:07 PM PDT
by
right way right
(May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope.)
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