They form close attachments to their owners and to other donkeys. Donkeys are herd animals and one lone donkey is a very lonely donkey. Because of their laid-back, easy going personalities, they make wonderful pets for children, the handicapped and the elderly. Prices on donkeys vary greatly depending on the region of the country and the quality of the animal. Top quality jacks and Jennets can run upwards from there.
Every breeder has their own idea of what they want to breed for.
This is their privilege and their right as a breeder. There are miniature donkeys that are compact with a draft type build and other donkeys with slender more leggy builds. Most people do not realize just how very important the conformation of their breeding jack is. With life long proper care, donkeys can live well into their 30's and Jennies can produce foals into their early 20's. Older Jennies are normally wonderful mothers and fantastic baby sitters to put in with foals being weaned.