Our Miniature Donkey Herd

Prairie Brae Miniature Performance Donkeys breeding program is based on the “4C” premise:

• Conformation – The first consideration in our breeding program
• Character – Gentle disposition with an original and unique charisma
• Colour – Breeding for brown/black and sorrel
• Customer Satisfaction – We view every customer as the beginning of a new friendship. It is important to us that each customer be happy, whether they are established breeders or someone purchasing their first Miniature Donkey

A donkey herd is made up of the Herdsires, Jennets and Geldings. We have listed members of our herd below. The small images link to a corresponding large image on a separate page.

We will also have pictures of our babies as they are born so be sure to check back later!

Prairie Brae Suzi Q at six years of age.

 

Herdsires

Circle C Bear Essential: Circle C Bear Essential is our Senior Herd sire. He stands 32", is dark brown and has a very gentle disposition. Circle C Bear Essential was named Grand Champion at the World Miniature Donkey Show, Calgary Alberta. He has outstanding conformation and bone structure. Bear has added the expected qualities of a Champion to formulate our breeding agenda.

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The Elms Thunder Boom: We have a new addition to our breeding program, “The Elms Thunder Boom”. Boomer is gorgeous black, showing no cross and NLP, he stands 31 ˝”. Thunder Booms’ bloodlines give diversity to our established breeding program. Thunder Boom is 5 generation MDR registered.

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Circle C Bravado: Our senior herd-sire for many years was retired in 2002. At eleven years of age, as a gelding, he concluded his show-ring pursuit by winning Reserve Grand Champion Performance Donkey at the World Miniature Donkey Show at the Calgary Stampede. Bravado had a long history of champions at both halter and performance. He has been Champion and Reserve Champion Performance Donkey at a number of shows. Bravado passed his "desire to perform" attitude on to his foals. Bravado now makes his home with Ivan and Linda Marcoux.

Jennets

Over the eighteen years as Canadian Miniature Donkey Breeders we have chosen a diverse group of jennets. Each one has been chosen because of an attribute we felt would improve our breeding program. The most imperative quality to look for when considering the purchase of a Miniature Donkey is "as close to perfect conformation" as your finances will allow.

Because donkey lovers have a varied idea of what the "perfect Miniature Donkey" should look like, we do have jennets who range in colour from the original grey dun, chocolate, the sorrels and a couple of spotted ones as well.

Foals

Our 2010 weanlings are maturing very nicely. The Boomer cross with Bear daughters has proved to be successful. It is gratifying to observe the breeding program we have established over the years. It’s producing foals we are proud to offer for sale. We look forward to a small select crop of foals this spring. Prairie Brae Tosica and Jennet Foal

Geldings

Geldings are the entertaining side of the Miniature Donkey industry. Only the "very best" of the best jack foals should be kept for breeding purposes. So what do responsible breeders do with the remaining jack foals? Geld them. Geldings make adorable pets for children, grandchildren, etc. Miniature Donkeys are very smart and retain any performance training with ease. They can easily be taught to do obstacle trail courses at an early age. At the age of three they can be trained to drive, or master coon or in-hand jumping. Miniature Donkey Breeders will have quality geldings for sale.

We have geldings available at various stages of growth and training. Check the Donkeys for Sale for updates. Check watch us work to see the fun side of Miniature Donkeys.

Fun at the Parade Reserve      Grand Champion Gelding

Prairie Brae Champions           Calgary Stampede Showcase

Missouri State Fair

Prairie Brae Klinger was the Grand Champion Gelding as well as Amateur Performance Champion at the Miniature Donkey Extravaganza. He also was judged Reserve Champion Gelding at the NMDA World Show in Calgary.

Klinger now makes his home with a new family, Lynne and Smiley Douglas of Pine Lake.

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