Razza: Burro de Mirando
Specie: Asino
Colore: Dark chestnut colour pelage with clearer gradations in the backs and inferior face of the trunk.
Taglia: males and females : 120 - 135 cm
Paese: Portugal
Descrizione: This autochthonous donkey breed is located in North-Eastern Portugal, in the neighbouring area to the Spanish Zamorano-Leones donkey breed. Here (Terra Fria de Planalto) agriculture is characterized by large fluctuations of yearly temperature and high precipitation.
Morfologia: Long and thick hair/ short mouth with white and thick lips
Particolarità: Big ears, wide at the base and rounded at the tip with abundant hair The animals are physically robust with longevity and docile temperament.
Uso: Work, Therapy, Services, Tourism
Potenza: The donkeys are predominantly used as draught animals in agriculture and as pack/riding animals in tourism.