Breeds of Donkeys - x, y, and z

The Xinjiang donkey is a breed of domestic donkey that is native to Xinjiang province in China. They are a medium-sized breed, typically standing between 12-14 hands at the shoulder. They are known for their strength and endurance, making them well-suited for work as pack animals and for use in transportation.

Yangyuan donkeys are a breed of domestic donkey native to Yangyuan County in China. They are a medium-sized breed, typically standing between 12-14 hands at the shoulder. They are known for their strength and endurance, making them well-suited for work as pack animals and for use in transportation.

Yunnan donkeys are a breed of domestic donkey that is native to Yunnan province in China. They are a medium-sized breed, typically standing between 12-14 hands at the shoulder. They are known for their strength and endurance, making them well-suited for work as pack animals and for use in transportation.

Zamorano-Leonés are large domestic donkeys from the provinces of Zamora and León, in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, in north-western Spain. The name derives from those of the two provinces.

Donkeys in the province of Zamora date back to at least the fifteenth century. The Zamorano donkey was exported to the New World, and was the first Spanish donkey to contribute to the evolution of the North American donkey. From the ei ...