The Standard
Donkey are very sweet and people oriented, but intact
males are usually quite the opposite. If a male donkey
has not been neutered, it can be quite dangerous. While
they can appear docile, they are not good pets as they
can be quite aggressive around other equines. On the
other hand, neutered male donkeys and females are usually
quite docile and make good pets. They can become very
attached to the humans they trust. They love affection
and attention. Though they are described as "stubborn",
it is really a matter of them tending to take their
time thinking about what it is you are asking them to
do. Many donkeys have a tendency to chase small animals
away from their immediate area, which is probably a
survival instinct.
