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3. The domestic ass——Under domestication the ass 
has become the donkey drudge of mankind. Although 
obstinate and provoking, he does work that other ani- 
mals would soon perish in 
doing, or in performing cer- 
‘tain labors that no other 
' beast of burden could with 
safety be intrusted. His foot- 
ing is so firm and sure and 
his back so strong and untir- 
ing that he and his kind have 
largely displaced all other 
living carriers in mountain- 
ous countries for the trans- 
portation of merchandise. 
He is also an excellent riding animal. In many parts of 
Europe, Asia and Africa he is held in high favor as a 
driving animal for private one and as riding steeds 
for men and women. 
4. Spanish jacks——The Andalusians come from Spain, 
where the breed originated. The color is gray, frequently 
white. They stand 14 to 15 hands 
high and have fine legs with large 
bone. The Catalonian: stands 
about 15 hands and has a good, 
clean bone. They are black in 
color, with white points, and very 
popular because of their fine style 
and action. These qualities give 
the breed a high standing. 
5. Poitou jacks.——This French 
breed has by merit alone taken 
a high place among breeders. The 
head is a little large, the mouth is 
DONKEY 
CATALONIAN JACK 
