Dec 5, 2008: Dreadlocked Donkey

xoxoxoBruce · 12-05-2008, 04:52 AM

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The Poitou comes from the Equus asinus species and is - basically - a donkey with dreadlocks. It looks as if it could have been genetically engineered to satisfy the faddish longings of a billionaire's daughter but has in fact been living and working in this region of France for hundreds of years. The Poitou was bred exclusively to be used in the breeding of mules (one of the traditional activities of the region) and as such was exported throughout the world in numbers.

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With the advent of industry and mechanized farming, the call for the Poitou declined and as demand fell, so did the numbers of this amazing looking beast. The species went in to what looked like a terminal decline with many local farmers either selling their herds - fate unknown but use your imagination - or exterminating the animals themselves. The Poitou was, it seemed, history.

Then, in 1977 a survey revealed that there were only twelve stallions (the locals call them baudets) and thirteen mares (likewise, known as anesses) left. Local authorities, keen to retain this unique but vestigial remnant of local history, together with the French National Parks, breeders and scientists, joined together to create a studbook. This would list all known full and part bred examples of the species so that liaisons between stallions and mares could be arranged and - after the donkeys had played their part - the species could be raised almost from the dead.

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Thanks to this programme there are now over one hundred Poitous of each gender in their native region alive and well and ready to breed some more. Worldwide there are around a thousand.

Good for them, it's nice to have something distinctive, and unique, to your reagion.

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Most prized are the animals with the most distinct dreadlocks - the trademark of the Poitou. The species is gaining popularity because of its highly docile nature. Unlike many species of donkeys, this one is fun loving and is able to form loving relationships with its owners.

Hey now, we're getting kinky here. Oh, it's France... nevermind.

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True, it is only for the wealthy - each Poitou can cost up to five thousand dollars. And don't expect to be able to keep one in your back yard, either! The beast can grown up to sixteen hands in height, which is around one and a half meters, making it quite a statuesque example of donkeyness in the donkeyworld!

Ahh, no wonder they produce such good mules, but "...statuesque example of donkeyness in the donkeyworld!"? Sheesh

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spudcon · 12-05-2008, 06:19 AM

(snip)"The species went in to what looked like a terminal decline with many local farmers either selling their herds - fate unknown but use your imagination - or exterminating the animals themselves."(snip)
Sacre bleu, Time for donkey l'orange X 1000!

Shawnee123 · 12-05-2008, 08:24 AM

What an ass.

Pie · 12-05-2008, 08:38 AM

Fine piece of ass, that.

Trilby · 12-05-2008, 09:31 AM

Stevie Nicks donkeys! Cool!

sweetwater · 12-05-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

What an ass.

And at 16 hands, it's a BIG ass, too!

I can make fun of the critter, as a human with *ahem* my fair share of steatopygia.

xoxoxoBruce · 12-05-2008, 11:52 AM

Yeah, even Goatse only had two hands.

WillieO · 12-05-2008, 11:52 AM

And I thought I had a hairy ass!

limey · 12-05-2008, 01:43 PM

I've seen one of these for real - it was quite a size!

Elspode · 12-05-2008, 06:45 PM

Anyone ever see the extras on the first Shrek DVD, where they show how they did hair on the hairy critters? Like Donkey?

Looked a lot like that at one point.

12-05-2008, 06:19 AM	#2
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	(snip)"The species went in to what looked like a terminal decline with many local farmers either selling their herds - fate unknown but use your imagination - or exterminating the animals themselves."(snip) Sacre bleu, Time for donkey l'orange X 1000! __________________ "I believe that being despised by the despicable is as good as being admired by the admirable."

12-05-2008, 08:24 AM	#3
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	What an ass. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-05-2008, 08:38 AM	#4
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Fine piece of ass, that. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

12-05-2008, 09:31 AM	#5
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Stevie Nicks donkeys! Cool! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

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xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Yeah, even Goatse only had two hands. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-05-2008, 11:52 AM	#8
WillieO perfesionul spel cheker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 70	And I thought I had a hairy ass!

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limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I've seen one of these for real - it was quite a size! __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

12-05-2008, 06:45 PM	#10
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Anyone ever see the extras on the first Shrek DVD, where they show how they did hair on the hairy critters? Like Donkey? Looked a lot like that at one point. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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