Jackal vs coyote vs dingo: size comparison
Jackals, coyotes, and dingoes are all wild canids that vary in their physical dimensions. Comparing their size helps illustrate the differences between these three animals.
Biggest vs smallest
1.41× the size
dingo vs jackal
- jackal
- about 33.5 in (85 cm) long and 17.7 in (45 cm) tall · 19.8 lb (9 kg)
- coyote
- about 3.28 ft (1 m) long and 23.6 in (60 cm) tall · 30.9 lb (14 kg)
- dingo
- about 3.94 ft (1.2 m) long and 21.7 in (55 cm) tall · 33.1 lb (15 kg)
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
Questions people ask
- How long are these animals?
- A jackal is about 33.5 in (85 cm) long, a coyote is about 3.28 ft (1 m) long, and a dingo is about 3.94 ft (1.2 m) long.
- How tall do they stand?
- The jackal is 17.7 in (45 cm) tall, the coyote is 23.6 in (60 cm) tall, and the dingo is 21.7 in (55 cm) tall.
- What is the weight difference between them?
- A jackal weighs 19.8 lb (9 kg), a coyote weighs 30.9 lb (14 kg), and a dingo weighs 33.1 lb (15 kg).