With Amanda serving as my mentor, I bought my first donkey and named him Buddy, my new fishing buddy. Wherever mule breeders and mule lovers gather, donkey breeders and donkey lovers will be there as well. For a newcomer, the best source of information is to join in the fun of a mule and donkey show. You won't find a friendlier group of people, nor a better place to buy a donkey. Buying from a reputable breeder generally eliminates buying a sick or troublesome animal.
Professional breeders take pride in their animals and their reputations.
A buyer may be surprised to find him or herself being interviewed by the breeder. Most breeders disdain sending off their donkeys to be forlorn pasture ornaments for suburbanites to glance at on their way to work. These animals need love and work. Finding a donkey breeder is surprisingly easy. Each issue offers articles on the care and training of donkeys and mules as well as up-coming regional events.