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little bit of history..........
Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys
are native to the Mediterranean Islands of
Sicily and Sardinia, where despite their size
were used as pack animals. Now almost extinct
in their native land they are very popular
in the USA and this popularity is spreading
across the Atlantic, not only to the UK but
to other European countries such as Holland,
Belgium and Germany.
The Miniature Donkey is said
to possess the affectionate nature of a Newfoundland,
the resignation of a cow, the durability of
a mule, the courage of a tiger and the intellectual
capability only slightly inferior to mans.
What more can one say!
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A
true Miniature Mediterranean Donkey stands no taller
than 36” high (average is 30”-34”)
and ideally has 3 or more generations of pedigree.
A Miniature is not deemed mature until 3 years of
age, and it is only then that breeding can be considered
if the donkey is of good quality.
To
ensure the welfare and improvement of the breed,
The Miniature Mediterranean Donkey Association (MMDA)
was set up in 1995.
The Association maintains a Stud Book of which donkeys
that have proven ancestry are eligible. They also
maintain a number of other general registers.
Please check out their website for further details
www.miniature-donkey-assoc.com
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