About Cooke Livestock

Cooke Livestock is located near Blackie, Alberta, Canada by the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.  Grant & Sharon Cooke have been breeders of Miniature Donkeys since 1988.  We are both third generation grain and cattle farmers.  The year 2005 marks the 100th year that this farm has been in our family! 

During the past 39 years we have raised Champion Arabian horses and commercial cattle. Over the past 10 years we have gathered together a select herd of registered Black Angus which are producing quality breeding cattle. With this experience and background we have carefully developed a proven and successful breeding program for our Miniature Donkeys. 

Our breeding program is based on donkeys that have predictable genetics, excellent conformation, athletic ability, good balance and attractive phenotype.

The Circle C Miniature Donkey herd consists of about 130 donkeys.  We have assembled a group of 45 quality, proven breeding jennets who are consistent producers.  Many of the jennies have been show Champions and most have produced show Champions.  To compliment the jennets Circle C has 4 excellent breeding jacks, who have been Champions in the show ring and have sired Champions consistently throughout North America and the UK.  In addition  we have a select group of younger jennets and 3 junior herd sires who will become part of our future breeding program.  The balance of our herd includes some select breeding quality jacks that are available for sale as well as a group of performance geldings, also available for sale. 

"You can never have too many hats, grandchildren or donkeys!"

"Parading Past The Queen" A Cooke Miniature Abroad