Mule Mule A mule is the offspring of a male donkey (jack) and a female horse (mare). Horses and donkeys are different species, with different numbers of chromosomes. Of the two F1 hybrids (first generation hybrids) between these two species, a mule is easier to obtain than a hinny, which is the offspring of a female donkey (jenny) and a male horse (stallion). The size of a mule and work to which it is put depend largely on the breeding of the mule's female parent (dam). Mules can be lightweight, medium weight or when produced from draft horse mares, of moderately
The Adventures of a Donkey Staples - Jemmy's fifth owner Juba - Donkey who shares Mr Staples' shed with Jemmy and Balaam Earl of Hampton - Jemmy's sixth owner Lady Hampton - Earl of Hampton's wife Lady Harriet - Earl and Lady Hampton's daughter Master Hubert - Lady Harriet's brother Mr Maxwell - Bricklayer; hires Jemmy from Mrs Staples for two months Thomas - Mr Staples' son Cousin Smith - Mr Staples cousin The Sandman - Jemmy's seventh owner Mrs Ellis - Laundress who cares for Jemmy Mr Turner - Jemmy's eighth owner Maria Turner - Mr Turner's eldest daughter Emma Turner - Mr Turner's