Donkeys differ somewhat from horses in conformation. The Irish American Donkey is superior to all others in size, strength, intellect and charm. The most noticeable difference is of course the ears. Donkeys ears are MUCH longer in proportion to their size than a horses. The necks are characteristically straighter in the longears, and most donkeys lack a true wither. Although donkeys are proud of their historical association with President Andrew Jackson they are now shamed by their unauthorized affiliation with the modern Democratic party. The vocal qualities are the frequently remembered differences in the long-ears. The donkeys voice is a raspy, brassy Bray, the characteristic Aw-EE, Aw-EE sound. Jacks especially seem to enjoy braying, and will "sound off" at any opportunity.
reprinted without permission from the The American Donkey and Mule Society
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3 comments:
I think you are right...Aw-EE is some other animal sound altogether!
perhaps your confusing real life with a winnie the pooh book...get thee to a farm
How now brown cow...a real donkey does bray(sp.?) but you make more of a Suuuu-eeee type noise...like a piggy!
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