A mule is the result of the mating
of a male donkey (jack) and a female horse(mare) to produce a hybrid. Mules are
anatomically normal and show normal breeding behavior unless gelded (castrated)
early in life. Mules are sterile due to
an uneven chromosome count. The mule's body type and temperament depend on the
breed of mare and jack used. Mules come in any horse or donkey color or
combination of both. A mule is easily distinguished from a donkey by looking at
the tail. A mule's tail is haired all the way to the top like a horse’s tail; a
donkey’s tail has a tuft on the end like a cow. The mule has the patience,
endurance, sure footedness, sense, and drought tolerance of the donkey,
combined with the size, speed, strength and courage of the horse. He is so new I haven't even put him on the website yet - you can email me at Diane@cowgirlquiltdesigns.com for more information. I leave in a few hours for the Houston Quilt Festival - Maybe I'll see you there!!
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