The Drabardi Donkey

Leg markings

Here you will see descriptions and diagrams of the white leg markings and their ranges that a Drabardi can have.

Unless the Drabardi has the spotted gene the leg markings are usually very small, very seldom reaching over the fetlock. Along with big facial markings, leg white that reaches just below or over the knee and hock is usually an indicator of a spotted donkey.

| [N] Normal | [S] Spotted gene |

0) No Markings (Not pictured) - "No markings" - Most Drabardi donkeys don't have any leg markings unless they are spotted.
1) Coronet [N] - White just above the hoof, around the coronet. Common normal marking. If the white is located only at the back, it is called a "white heel".
2) Half pastern [N] - Common normal marking. Extends above the top of the hoof, but stops below the fetlock.
3) Fetlock [N] - Uncommon normal marking. Extends a little over the fetlock.
4) Sock [S] - Only for donkeys with the spotted gene. Extends higher than the fetlock but not past the knee or hock.
5) Stocking [S] - Only for donkeys with the spotted gene. Extends at least to the bottom of the knee or hock, sometimes higher.
Ermine spot (shown on [5]) - A splotch of black in an otherwise white marking on the face or legs. They can be of any size or shape and can occur on all donkeys.