Sicilian Miniature Donkey

Sicilian Miniature Donkey
My name is Dominic. I am a 28 year old Sicilian Miniature Donkey.

Did you know?

• The Sicilian donkey is a miniature breed of domestic donkey, standing only 28-38 inches tall at the withers
• They usually weigh between 250 and 450 pounds
• The most common color is gray, but they can range from black, brown, chestnut, white, or spotted
• A small donkey is sometimes called a burro
• A male donkey is called a jack
• A female is called a jenny
• Offspring less than one is called a foal

Sicilian DonkeyThe Sicilian Breed is noted for a cross-shaped marking along the back beginning at the base of the neck. Legend says that Jesus rode a Sicilian Donkey and that is the reason for the cross-shaped marking.