Where did miniature donkeys come from?
• Miniature donkeys are native to the Mediterranean islands, Sicily and Sardinia. • Were miniature donkeys larger donkeys bred down? • No. The miniature donkey is a true breed, and are small and drafty. • How tall can miniature donkeys be? • Miniature donkeys are 36″ and under at the wither. • What is a wither? • The wither is the top of the shoulder, about where the cross is. • What colors are miniature donkeys? • The most common color is gray/dun. Other colors are browns, black, spotted, white and sorrel. • How long does a miniature donkey live? • With proper conditions it is not rare for a donkey to live to be 35 – 40 years old. • What is a jack? • A jack is an unaltered male donkey. • What is a jenny or jennet? • Both terms apply to a female donkey. • What is a gelding? • A gelding is a castrated jack. • What is a foal? • A foal is a term for a baby donkey of either sex. • Do donkeys bite and kick? • Miniature donkeys are very kind, docile, lovable, hugable, easy going animals. It
