KneeHi facts for kids
| Species | Donkey |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | October 2, 2007 Gainesville, Florida |
| Owner | James, Frankie and Ryan Lee |
| Parent(s) | Itsy Bitsy Annie, Golden Point's GP Billy Bob |
| Height | 64.2 cm (2 ft 1.3 in) |
| Awards | Guinness World Record for shortest living donkey |
KneeHi is a very special donkey! He holds the amazing title of the shortest living donkey in the world. This was officially confirmed by Guinness World Records.
KneeHi stands at just 24.29 inches tall. This measurement is taken to the top of his withers, which is the highest part of a donkey's back, right between the shoulder blades. He is a type of donkey called a miniature Mediterranean donkey.
KneeHi lives a happy life at Best Friends Farm. This farm is located in Gainesville, Florida. His owners are Jim and Frankie Lee.
KneeHi's Early Life and Fame
KneeHi was born on October 2, 2007. Soon after his birth, he became quite famous. He was introduced to the public at the Georgia National Fair.
In 2008, KneeHi won a special award. He received the trophy for "most loved exhibit" at the fair. This shows how much people enjoyed seeing him!
KneeHi comes from a family of small donkeys. His great-grandfather was GP Oscar. Oscar was known as the smallest registered male donkey. He stood at 26.5 inches tall.
Becoming a Guinness World Record Holder
KneeHi officially became a Guinness World Record holder on July 26, 2011. This was a big day for the little donkey!
To make it official, an expert from Guinness World Records visited KneeHi. Craig Glenday, who is the Editor-in-Chief for Guinness World Records, was there. He oversaw the official measurement of KneeHi. This confirmed KneeHi's record as the shortest living donkey.
