Description
Provence donkeys are noted for their solid build, strong bone structure, and calm and patient temperament. Their feet are quite large for a donkey, aiding them in being very sure-footed, even on rough terrain. These characteristics make them ideal for use by the shepherds who breed them.
They are gray in color - ranging from very light gray to dark gray, sometimes with pinkish hues. They must have a dark, well defined cross on their back and shoulders, and often have leg garters as well. They typically also have white around their eyes and on their muzzle, and their ears almost always have a red or brown tint.
Males stand 120 cm to 135 cm (471⁄4 to 53") tall and females stand 117 cm to 130 cm (46 to 51") tall by the time they are 3 years old.
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