Cat vs dog vs horse: size comparison
A cat is much smaller than a dog, while a horse is significantly larger than both. Comparing these animals side-by-side helps visualize the difference in their physical scale.
Biggest vs smallest
5.22× the size
horse vs cat
- cat
- about 18.1 in (46 cm) long and 9.84 in (25 cm) tall · 9.92 lb (4.5 kg)
- dog
- about 35.4 in (90 cm) long and 23.6 in (60 cm) tall · 66.1 lb (30 kg)
- horse
- about 7.87 ft (2.4 m) long and 5.25 ft (1.6 m) tall · 1,102 lb (500 kg)
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
Questions people ask
- How big is a cat?
- A cat is about 18.1 in (46 cm) long and 9.84 in (25 cm) tall, weighing 9.92 lb (4.5 kg).
- What are the dimensions of a dog?
- A dog is about 35.4 in (90 cm) long and 23.6 in (60 cm) tall, with a weight of 66.1 lb (30 kg).
- How much larger is a horse compared to a dog?
- A horse is about 7.87 ft (2.4 m) long and 5.25 ft (1.6 m) tall, weighing 1,102 lb (500 kg).