• Main Skeletal Frame

Breed Standard

• General Appearance
• Head
• Teeth
• Neck
• Body
• Shoulders
• Heartgirth/Ribs
• Back
• Loins
• Croup & Rump
• Legs
• Feet
• Movement
• Size
• Condition
• Temperament
• Reproductive Fitness

Philosophy of Breeding

• Developing a Philosophy

Breeding Philosophy

• Weaknesses in Breeding Animals

Faults

• Faults Not Acceptable

Notes

• Age
• Color
• Pedigree
• Registry

• References

• NMDA Resources

Age

This Standard is written with the mature three year old in mind. Age may affect comparisons with this Standard. It is desirable to choose breeding stock at maturity. A Donkey's age at three years is calculated from the actual birthdate.