Breed: Local Donkey
Species: Ass
Colour: grey with a dark back strip which bifurcates toward the forelegs, black or chestnut animals may be found
Height: stallions: 110 cm mares: 100 cm
Country: Bulgaria
Description: The donkey is a calm and docile animal. It is very well adapted to movements on bad and rocky paths. The native Bulgarian donkey is of grey, grey-brownish, light-brey(near wnite) color. The height varies. There are small longhair varieties and bigger varieties. Distribution: throughout the country Population: 226'740* *The mixed donkey population in Bulgaria is not divided into breeds. There are affinites to Martina Franca, Somalian etc. Risk status: nor
Morphology: Head: medium-sized head, a longish skull and slightly bulged profile
Uses: farm work