Also called Pottok & Pottoka, the Basque Ponies are left to live wild in the Pyrenees of the Basque Country in Spain & France. The last Wednesday of January they are rounded up, their numbers cut for market & the remaining animals are branded, then released again.
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Well-suited for desert climates, Donkeys became an integral part of the transport in Australia up until the 1930’s. In fact, these animals do so well in the Australian climate that their feral numbers have grown to the point of becoming a nuisance.
Donkeys have been domestic livestock in Australia since late in the 18th century when they were brought over from Calcutta. Their usefulness quickly became evident and breeding programs were set into place, drawing on the large Spanish donkeys and some American Jack Stock. However bloodlines or pedigree was not a specific priority to all breeders, so donkeys from Africa, South America and Asia made their way into the mix.
In 2005 the term Australian Teamster was coined by the EIDSA All Breeds, Inc. keeping with the original type a registry was formed and they were recognized as a breed.
There are two types of Teamsters:
Type A
No known crosses with English, Irish or Miniature donkeys & has some evidence of bloodline origins.
Type B
No known crosses with English, Irish or Miniature donkeys & without evidence of bloodline origins (physical inspection required). Also allows for crosses with America, Spanish & French animals.
Brown with a mealy gene | chestnut | dun | roan | pinto
Willing and tough
Pleasure mounts
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The EIDSA All Breeds Register, Inc.
Rare Breeds
Australian Teamster Donkey
The main objective for breeders of the American Spotted Paso horse is combining the smooth gaits of the Peruvian Paso with the colorful coat patterns of the pinto.
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This is the smallest of the donkey breeds and they are known for their incredible strength and willing attitude.
The American Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys originated in southern Europe on the small islands of Sardinia & Sicily. In the 18th century they were primarily used indoors for grinding grain and as pack animals for mountain shepherds.
The breed was introduced to the US in 1929 when the first imports were received by Robert Green on his stud farm in New Jersey.
“Miniature Donkeys possess the affectionate nature of a Newfoundland, the resignation of a cow, the durability of a mule, the courage of a tiger, and the intellectual capability only slightly inferior to man’s.” – Robert Green
Today these tiny animals are almost extinct in their native lands, luckily they have become popular pets in the states where their numbers continue to grow.
Under 36″ high
Compact & well proportioned
Grey dun w/chocolate highlights is most commonly found
black | sorrel | pinto | creme
Kind & easy going
Affectionate & intelligent
Mainly pets & show animals
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Miniature Donkey Association
National Miniature Donkey Association
Clovercrest
Carinya Park
Joy Miniature Donkeys
Best Friends Farm
Clovercrest Miniature Donkey Stud
Carinya Park Stud
The paint is a performance type color breed & are often bred exclusively for their spotted pattern. Crosses to gaited, pony or draft breeds are not recognized by the registry, only Thoroughbred or Quarter Horse bloodlines are allowed.
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For as long as anyone can remember there has been a herd of horses on the island of Abaco in the Bahamas. However it wasn’t until relatively recently (1998) that the Abaco Barb’s distinct features created an interest in the unknown origin of their roots.
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