Do you Have a Donkey or a Burro?

Posted on July 6, 2013 by

What’s the Difference?

This is a common question. Regarding burros and donkeys in specific, there’s a very simple answer…

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The Spanish word “burro” came from the word “Burrisimo” meaning little horse.  The word Donkey came from the English word “dun” and “ky” which means small.  Basically, both words have the same meaning… or do they?

Here in the U.S. we use both terms, for these specific reasons…

• A Donkey is domesticated

• A Burro is wild, or free roaming

That’s it! Now, if you really want to be confused, visit Donkey, Ass, Burro, Mule, What They All Mean.

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4 Responses to Do you Have a Donkey or a Burro?

  1. The Sundog Drift says:
    July 16, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    Thanks for stopping by and visiting the Sundog Drift. I’m glad I found you. You are a great source of information for my burro Rosie.

  2. bulldog says:
    July 7, 2013 at 12:34 am

    Now that was an interesting share…

  3. Littlesundog says:
    July 6, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    Thanks for clearing this up. It’s one of those questions we are too afraid to show our ignorance to ask!!

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