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Donkey Breeds: Information Pictures Descriptions Photographs |
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• All About Donkeys Donkeys bred to donkeys produced donkeys. Donkey, Burro, Ass, jackass, jennet, Miniature Donkey, Mammoth, Jackstock, standard, Mexican Burro - they are all terms for Donkeys. • Wild Burro Description Originally from North Africa, the Wild Burro (Equus asinus) was introduced in the 1500's by the Spanish. At roughly 4 1/2 feet tall and 350 pounds, the burro can tolerate a water loss of about 30% of its body weight. Burros can feed on a wide variety of plants but prefer grasses. • Donkey Breeds - Poitou Donkey What is a Poitou Donkey? The Poitou Donkey (Baudet du Poitou), while arguably the most recognizable donkey in the world, is the least known and most endangered. From an inventoried 44 animals (worldwide) in 1977, there are now an estimated 400 pure and part-bred animals in the world today. • Andalucian Giant Donkeys The Iberian Rare Breeds Trust. The Andalucian Giant Donkey is one of the ancient breeds of European donkeys. The Jacks can reach 16hh (1.60m) to the wither - the same size as a large horse. According to a survey prepared by the Dept. of Veterinary Science of the University of Cordoba, there may be as few as 150 of these amazing giants left. • ACOSA - American Council of Spotted Asses A non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Spotted Ass. While all asses can come in the spotted pattern ("pinto"), the term American Spotted Ass is a trademark for those donkeys (asses) registered with the American Council of Spotted Asses (ACOSA), which is trying to establish foundation stock for spotted asses. • The English and Irish Donkey Society of Australia Inc. A society for registering English, Irish and Miniature donkeys in Australia and New Zealand. To maintain breeding records, a Stud Book was formed for Pure Bred donkeys and a register for Part Bred English/Irish donkeys, a supplementary Register of Identification mares was also started. • Donkey Breeds - Abyssinian Donkey This breed is found throughout Ethiopia. They are usually slate-gray but are occasionally found in chestnut-brown. The breed is similar to Sudanese Pack donkey. Also, the Abyssinian Donkey is known as Ethiopian Donkey. • Article - The Australian Teamster Donkey The Australian Teamster Donkey - text and photos by Pat Emmett. Donkeys have been part of the domestic livestock scene in Australia since 1794 when the Shah brought from Calcutta from among its cargo three Asses (three others having died enroute). • Donkey Breeds - Miniature Mediterranean Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys are a separate breed of donkey from the islands of Sardinia and although now almost extinct in their native land, these diminutive little animals are a popular pet in the USA. Approximately 200 have been imported into the UK from North America and are fast becoming very popular here in Great Britain. |