Definitive Donkey

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Summary: great for a new owner
Review: A general textbook on all breeds, sizes and types of American donkeys. Miniature, Standard and Mammoth. It also has a chapter on breeds of the world. This is written for the general use of all donkey owners from the owner of one pet to the owner of a breeding herd. A very complete chapter on training from birth to finished riding and driving animal is included. All subjects having to do with donkeys are covered.

Rating:
Summary: Great Place To Start
Review: As the operator of the largest domestic donkey rescue in California, I recommend this book to all of my adopters. While not as "in-depth" as some, this book offers a great over view of donkeys, their history, training, and their personalities. This is the first book anybody considering donkey ownership/adoption should read.

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Summary: More effort needed in this general recount of longears.
Review: I am forced to agree, despite the disageable writing, that this book contains *some* good information on longears. I rarely refer to this book when a training question arises, however, as the articles in this book are in need of articulation and clear diagrams. I am disappointed in the quality of this book especially as it is referred to as a rare publication of donkeys and other longears.