Miniature Donkeys Gain Popularity

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July/August 2009
Barbara Nefer 
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Miniature donkeys have a wide palette of coat colors. Gray-dun is the most common, but they can also be black, white, ivory with blue eyes, or anywhere in the range of brown and sorrel/chestnut hues. Some have roan, paint or spotted patterns, and almost all have a dark “cross” that runs down their back and across their shoulders.

Dan and his wife, Carol, say that red is currently the color du jour. “The demand changes, almost like a fad,” Carol says. “Not too long ago, everyone wanted black. Now sorrel is suddenly hot.”

Popular colors command a premium price, and jennies tend to cost more than jacks. Prices vary, based on the donkey’s age, personality, conformation, breeding and location, but typically start around $600. A quality jenny for breeding can cost close to $2,000. If you buy donkeys for breeding or showing, they’ll need to be registered with either the International Miniature Donkey Registry Inc. or the Miniature Donkey Registry.

If you’re interested in a new hoofed family member, a miniature donkey might be the perfect choice. They eat light, don’t take up much space, and are rugged yet smart and affectionate. Before you know it, dinky donkeys might just take over your heart.

Barb Nefer is a freelance writer based in Kissimmee, Florida. She spends her spare time exploring the countryside on Figment, her Appaloosa horse.

Dan and Carol Greenfield own Dinkie Donkeys, a farm in Webster, Florida. Visit them online at www.Dinkie-Donkies.com.
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  • Deb 8/1/2009 1:00:43 PM

    What a wonderful and helpful sight. I'm writing a novel for chidren and needed to gather information on Miniature Donkeys. In the process, this has pricked my interest of someday owning one!

    Thanks for the article!
    Deb

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