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Black-backed Jackal vs Border Collie

How does the Black-backed Jackal compare to the Border Collie? They are both members of the Canidae family. Below we put their classification, habitat, diet, size, and conservation status side by side — and settle who would win in a fight.

Black-backed Jackal
Border Collie

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Black-backed Jackal
Border Collie
Scientific name
Canis mesomelas
Canis lupus familiaris
Classification
Mammal
Mammal
Family
Canidae
Canidae
Habitat
Savanna
Grassland and rural farmland
Diet
Omnivore
Omnivore
Conservation status
Least Concern
Least Concern
Lifespan
8-12 years
12-15 years
Weight
6-13 kg
13-20 kg (29-44 lbs)

Black-backed Jackal vs Border Collie: who would win?

Black-backed Jackal

Black-backed Jackal

6-13 kg

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Border Collie

Border Collie

13-20 kg (29-44 lbs)

Border Collie wins moderate confidence

Border Collie is substantially heavier (13-20 kg (29-44 lbs) vs 6-13 kg). In a physical confrontation that size and power advantage is usually decisive. In the wild these two rarely (if ever) meet — this is a what-if based on the size and diet we have on record, not a prediction.

Similarities

  • Both are mammals.
  • Both belong to the Canidae family.
  • Both have a omnivore diet.
  • Both are listed as Least Concern.

Differences

  • Habitat: Savanna vs Grassland and rural farmland.
  • Weight: 6-13 kg vs 13-20 kg (29-44 lbs).

Black-backed Jackal vs Border Collie: FAQ

Who would win in a fight, a Black-backed Jackal or a Border Collie?

Border Collie wins. Border Collie is substantially heavier (13-20 kg (29-44 lbs) vs 6-13 kg). In a physical confrontation that size and power advantage is usually decisive. In the wild these two rarely (if ever) meet — this is a what-if based on the size and diet we have on record, not a prediction.

What is the difference between a Black-backed Jackal and a Border Collie?

Black-backed Jackal and Border Collie differ in several ways — habitat: savanna vs grassland and rural farmland. weight: 6-13 kg vs 13-20 kg (29-44 lbs).

Do Black-backed Jackal and Border Collie live in the same habitat?

No — Black-backed Jackal lives in savanna, while Border Collie is found in grassland and rural farmland.

What do Black-backed Jackal and Border Collie eat?

Both Black-backed Jackal and Border Collie have a omnivore diet.

Which is more endangered, the Black-backed Jackal or the Border Collie?

Black-backed Jackal is listed as Least Concern, while Border Collie is listed as Least Concern.

How big are Black-backed Jackal and Border Collie?

Black-backed Jackal weighs around 6-13 kg, while Border Collie weighs around 13-20 kg (29-44 lbs).

Black-backed Jackal

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