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| Country |
France, F |
| Synonyms |
Ane dŽArles, Ane de berger, Ane de la Crau, Ane de Savoie, Ane de transhumance, Ane gris de Provence, Provence, Savoie, Savoy-Esel |
| Use (country) |
Attraktion, Pack, Stable Companion, Breeding, Milk, Cosmetics, Therapy, Pet, Trekking, Riding, Driving |
| Description |
since the 15th century used for transhumance between the Basse-Provence and the high mountain pastures of the Haute Provence. The Donkeys have a strong bone structure, a docile temperament, good limbs in order to travel the mountain tracks., The Provence donkey has a pinkish-grey coat, similar to turtledove grey, black dorsal stripe, stripes on the limbs., Average size1.20-1.33m (sires), 1.17-1.30m (mares), Large straight head well attached to a strong thick neck, often white around the eyes. The long ears and the edge of the eyes often have a hint of brownish red. Straight back, wide loins, strong hindquarters and powerful strong limbs. The feet, with rather wide hooves for those of a donkey, are perfectly adapted for trekking and heavy weights. |
| Stock Numbers |
(2004): 190, sires: 33, mares: 157, Studbook
(2020) Total 1579, sires: 696, mares: 882 |
| Risk Status |
endangered |
| Conservation Programme |
Yes |
| Contact |
Contact: Association de lŽane de provence, Le Colombier, F-26750 Montmiral, Tel: 0033-(0)4 75 02 78 83, Fax: 0033-(0)4 66 22 44 23, E-mail: bignon.da@wanadoo.fr, Haras national dŽUzès, Mas des Tailles, BP 57, F-30700 Uzès, Tel: 0033-4 66 2233 11, Fax: 0033-4 66 22 44 23, |
| Hyperlink |
http://www.haras-nationaux.fr/portail/index.php?id=3645 |
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