Pumuckel, a male Shetland pony, stands 20 inches (50.8 centimeters) tall at the withers, the area where a horse's shoulders meet its mane, which is commonly used to measure equine height.

Pumuckel is a "cuddly" three-year-old pony who lives in western Germany, the outlet reported. He hovers on sturdy hooves measuring about 20 inches tall and is an absolute "darling," Weidemann said.

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According to Britain’s Shetland Pony Club, most mini Shetland ponies should weigh about 264 pounds (120 kg) and Pumuckel weighs about 77 pounds. Pumuckel is smaller than Weidemann’s dogs.