• 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

Temperament

The Donkey should be gentle, loving and responsive. He should be friendly, kind, trusting and willing to please.

Rationale:

The Miniature's temperament is much of their appeal. These qualities are well-documented in the earliest references in history.