Cotentin Donkey

Cotentin Donkey
a pale grey donkey with a dark shoulder-stripe
Conservation status
  • FAO (2007): no data[1]
  • SAVE (2008): endangered[2]: 26–27 
Other namesÂne du Cotentin
Country of originFrance
Distributionnorth-west France
StandardMinistère de l'Agriculture
Traits
Height
  • Male:
    1.20–1.35 m[3]
  • Female:
    1.15–1.30 m[3]

The Cotentin Donkey, French: Âne du Cotentin, is a breed of domestic donkey from the Cotentin peninsula, in the département of la Manche, in the Lower Normandy region in north-west France. It is found mostly in that region, but is distributed through much of north-western France. It was in the past used as a pack animal in agricultural work, mainly for carrying milk churns; it is now used in leisure sports and tourism. The breed was recognised by the Ministère de l'Agriculture, the French ministry of agriculture, in 1997. The stud book is kept by the Association de l'âne du Cotentin, an association of breeders.

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