Thursday, March 15, 2012

THE POITOU DONKEY - The dreadlock donkey

The Poitou is a breed of donkey that originates from the Poitou region of France. It is probably the most distinctive donkey breed in the world due to its characteristic shaggy coat of 'dreadlocks'. It is also very rare with only around 180 species in existence. Compared to other breeds of donkey the Poitou is large in size and have large ears, heads, and leg joints. Read more.


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See also THE PIG WITH A PERM