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Asno de las Encartaciones

Asno de las Encartaciones

The Asno de las Encartaciones, Basque: Enkarterriko asto, is a Spanish breed of small domestic donkey from the western part of the autonomous community of the Basque Country, in north-eastern Spain. It is named for the comarca of Las Encartaciones (Enkarterri), in the province of Biscay (Bizkaia). It is the only small donkey breed of Spain, and resembles the Gascon donkey, now a sub-type of the Pyrenean. The Asno de las Encartaciones is critically endangered, and is protected by conservation measures.

Life Span 25-30 years
Weight 180-450 kg

What to Know Before Buying an Asno de las Encartaciones

Finding a responsible Asno de las Encartaciones breeder requires more than browsing classified ads or responding to social media posts. The USDA requires any breeder who sells donkeys commercially — especially those selling online or through third-party dealers — to hold a federal license and submit to regular inspections. A legitimate breeder should be willing to provide their USDA license number, invite you to visit their facility, and show you where the animals are housed and socialized.

Before committing to a purchase, ask the breeder for veterinary health records, vaccination documentation, and any genetic testing results relevant to the Asno de las Encartaciones. Reputable breeders will also ask you questions in return — about your living situation, experience with animals, and ability to provide long-term care. A breeder who asks no questions and is eager to ship an animal immediately is a significant red flag.

Use the search tool below to check whether any USDA-licensed facilities breeding Asno de las Encartacioness appear in our database. If they do, review their inspection history carefully. Look for patterns of violations, pay attention to severity levels, and compare their compliance grade with other breeders in the same state. This due diligence takes minutes and can save you from supporting a facility with documented animal welfare problems.

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