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S. Miller

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Jul 3, 1998, 3:00:00 AM7/3/98
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I have a question. Now be nice  and remember I do not have any Mules,Donkeys,Burros or even a horse. I am here to learn.What are the differences between Mules ,Donkeys and Burros?I know they all have long ears and Mules are the bigger of the three.I am confused as to which are sterile .and what is bred to what to get what.I had to sell my horse when son was born about 17 years ago so I have been out of equine circles.Sheila

Jenny M Benson

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Jul 3, 1998, 3:00:00 AM7/3/98
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In article <359D3AC8...@mail.mco.bellsouth.net>, S. Miller
<s...@mail.mco.bellsouth.net> writes

Welcome, Sheila. I don't have any of them either, but I love them.

I guess you know what a donkey is. Donkey, Ass and Burro are the same
thing: Burro is the Spanish word. A mule is a cross between a horse
and a donkey, in particular the product of a jack donkey and a mare, but
is used for both types of cross. A hinny is a mule whose sire is a
stallion (horse) and mother a jenny donkey.

I had always thought that a Jennet was the jack/mare cross, but Chambers
dictionary gives that as a small Spanish pony. Anyone else anything to
contribute on that topic, please?

Mules are not necessarily the bigger - it all depends on how they are
bred. A small pony/small donkey mating will produce a mule which is
much smaller than a large donkey, especially a really large donkey such
as the Poitou breed.

Hope I've helped a bit.

--
Jenny M Benson

Cynthia

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Sep 9, 1998, 3:00:00 AM9/9/98
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> I had always thought that a Jennet was the jack/mare cross, but Chambers
> dictionary gives that as a small Spanish pony. Anyone else anything to
> contribute on that topic, please?

Jennet is a female donkey/burro/ass. Jack is a breeding male donkey. (and I
think a gelded donkey is called a jack also. Speaking of Jacks, an intact
male mule is called a jack (rare, as they always are gelded--obnoxious and
won't reproduce anyway.) Jack/mare cross is a mule. Stallion/jennet (jenny)
cross is a hinny.
Cynthia

MULEPKR

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Sep 19, 1998, 3:00:00 AM9/19/98
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You will also run across the term "horse or john mule" these both mean the same
and are used in different parts of the country to denote a male mule. The
female mule is also called a molly or a mare mule in different locations. Also
expect a team to be called a span in some areas.
LOL........longear lingo can be confusing at first.


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