Ages 2 through 102. My wife, Jinny, always proclaimed donkeys were specially designed for grandparents and grandchildren.

However, there are not many left in that area, and import restrictions have been applied. Here in North America, there are over 20,000 registered miniature donkeys and an unknown number of unregistered ones. The original miniature donkey is a true breed of it's native land. The heritage of many of todays miniature donkeys can be traced back to the original Mediterranean stock, which measured 38" and under.

The most common color for the miniature donkey is a grey dun with a black "cross" running over their shoulder and down their back. Their underbelly and noses are usually white, although dark noses and points do occur. Donkeys do come in other colours such as spotted, brown, black, sorrel. The brown, black and red, however, are very uncommon colours and highly prized in breeding programs.

In order to register your miniature donkey with the Canadian Donkey and Mule Association, the donkey must be under 36" or less at the shoulder at four years of age. The average height for them is 34", and the smaller they are the more valuable they become. It is important to check the specifications for registration with the different registration organizations, as there are some variations on height restrictions.

Miniature donkeys get along with goats, sheep, horses, cats, dogs, llamas...all it takes is common sense. For example the miniature donkey makes a superior guard animal for sheep goats, and llamas, herding them and protecting them from predators. While they can go in the same pasture or pen with those animals, it is not wise to put them in with larger animals such as horses and cattle, as they may injure your donkey. It is best to let them be in adjacent pastures.

No, miniature donkeys cannot be house pets. They are livestock and as such require a barn or three sided shelter to give them protection from the elements. While they might like to come and visit you on your front steps, they cannot (to our knowledge) be housetrained so you would set yourself up for some very large messes!

Everyone who meets a miniature donkey wants one of their own! Donkey owners come from all walks of life and include doctors, lawyers, executives, housewives, children, farmers, retired people, and investors to name just a few. Because donkeys are easy to care for, they make an ideal animal for anyone to own.

The most important thing is not to overfeed miniatures. You should be able to feel but not see the donkeys ribs. In the summer months access to grass will probably need to be restricted. In the winter months a diet of barley straw and some meadow hay is likely to be sufficient. Access to a mineral lick, or feeding a good-quality general purpose supplement is advisable. Carrots and apples may be fed as treats. Chop into slices that could not choke the donkey.

You are very welcome to visit our stud by prior appointment. If you contact the MMDA (see above) they may be able to give you the name of a breeder or owner near to you who might be happy to show you around their donkeys. You could also try attending a donkey show. The secretary is likely to be able to tell you if miniature donkeys are attending.

Donkeys love the attention of all people, young and old, large and small. Because of this and their gentle nature, they tend to gather around anyone who comes to visit. At Prairie Brae we recommend that children not feed treats to the donkeys out of hand. A small dish will save the tiny fingers from being nibbled. we mentioned in the "About Us" area of the site, it was our first visit to a miniature donkey farm where the toddlers were wandering amongst the herd that most impressed us.

There are too many factors to take into consideration, and each home can be different. However a good quality job done by a professional crew under normal conditions should last anywhere from 6-10 years. Call us and we will be happy to evaluate your particular situation and offer you a more precise answer.

We accept boys and girls starting at the age of 2.8 years (in September) through age 5. There is no toilet training requirement.

No. Those negative traits in the donkeys you may have known are a result of feral breeding. In contrast, the Mediterranean Miniature has been treasured and selectively bred for centuries. They are naturally affectionate and will return the love extended to them manyfold. They will not "break" as with a horse and choose to follow you as "Alpha Leader" in a trust relationship. Trust is the key to their training.

Donkeys can be groomed like their equine counterparts. Brush them with a stiff brush, going with the direction that the hair grows. Be gentle around their face and ears. To get rid of the shaggy winter coats, you can purchase a shedding blade, or a kitchen block, much like pumice, that is used to clean out wooden stoves. By rubbing it gently on your donkey, it sheds out the old, shaggy hair, leaving a shiny coat in its place. You can buy these stones at any store specializing in wooden stoves.

It is imperative that you are sure you can, and want to, take on the responsibility of owning donkeys before you take the plunge into ownership. Donkeys can live for 50 years and require daily care. The routine care of a donkey may cost around £50 a month and take at least an hour a day, but even a simple veterinary call out is likely to cost in excess of £100, so it is essential that you can meet these demands.

All ages. We actually customize every show so we can best target the magic, illusions, and comedy to each specific

China: Most come home around nine to eighteen months of age. The China Special Needs Program includes special medical needs boys and girls from ten months to five years, and, occasionally, healthy boys and girls six and older.

Young children like attention (hugs and time spent together) and activities (reading books, playing games). Be sure to give the consequence immediately after the behavior that you want to reinforce. This will help your children make a connection between the reward and the appropriate behavior.

The Pediatric Clinic accepts NEW patients from the age of birth to young adults who have not reached their 17th birthday.

We recommend this rule of thumb: if children are eight years or older, give them an adult dose. If younger than eight years of age, use half of an adult dose. Guarantees of product quality and potency start with the selection of a professional manufacturer. Great care must be taken to insure that the selected manufacturer follows recognized Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs).

Children must be between 18 months and 12 years of age in order to attend the Lone Star College-Montgomery Child Care Facility. Exceptions will not be made at this time.

Registrations are accepted from players that are 5 years of age and older. Players are considered to be 5 for the 2007 season if they were born in the calendar year 2001. Normally, children will be in grade one when they are first eligible to register for Mini Mites. The last year players in the Midget (the oldest category) category can register is at age 19, for players born in 1988.

All for Love Adoptions most often places newborns. We have though placed sibling groups of the ages ranging from an infant to three years of age.

The youngest age at which a child may enrol is 4 years. This is the minimum age for a child to enrol in Transition. A child may enrol in Transition provided they turn four by 30 April that year, but may not begin until they have their fourth birthday. A child may enrol in Kindergarten and commence at the beginning of Term 1, provided they turn five by 30 April in that year. The most common entry times are Transition, Kindergarten and Year 7. Some children also begin in Year 3, Year 5 or Year 11.

Children ages 13 and above train in the adult's class and can take any of the programs (with paid extra fee).