Miniature Donkeys

Miniature Donkeys - History

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Miniature Donkeys are native to the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In the wild they live in desert plains and can survive on little food and water for a long time. Miniature Donkeys were first imported to the USA in 1929. The registry for this breed was established in 1958 in Nebraska. Today about 15,000 of these animals live in the USA and importation is no longer allowed. Many people consider Miniature Donkeys to be a good financial investment because the demand is great and these animals are always valuable.

Miniature Donkeys - Uses

Wild Miniature Donkeys are capable of carrying a full-size human over a long distance. The offspring of a male Donkey and a female horse is called the mule, and the hybrid of a male horse and a female Donkey is called the hinny. Miniature Donkeys are used as pet companions. Donkeys can pull carts or wagons; they can take part in parades and shows. They are able to carry about 100 lbs of cargo. Some people even use Donkeys as guard animals against wild dogs and coyotes.

Miniature Donkeys - Personality

People who own a Miniature Donkey can say they are the perfect pets: affectionate, soft, cuddly, and trustworthy around children and the handicapped. Mature Donkeys can be easily trained to pull carts and be ridden even by small children. Miniature Donkeys are not aggressive and become attached to the herd mates and their masters. Females of Miniature Donkeys are devoted mothers and protective to other foals in the herd.

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