Donkey or Horse - What’s the Difference?
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Summary
This table shows you the most important differences between horses and donkeys at a glance.
Donkey
- Ears: Long
- Eyes: Large
- Tail: Short at the top
- Hooves: Upright, small, strong
- Coat: Short, long
- Undercoat: No
- Sound: Hee-haw
- When scared: Analyzes the situation
- Working animal: No
- Diet: Not fussy
- Surefooted: Yes
Horse
- Ears: Normal
- Eyes: Normal
- Tail: Even in length
- Hooves: Large, angled
- Coat: Short
- Undercoat: Yes
- Sound: Neigh
- When scared: Runs away
- Working animal: Yes
- Diet: Sometimes fussy eaters
- Surefooted: Not all breeds
- Table of Contents
- 0. Introduction
- 1. Anatomy and Appearance
- 2. Diet, Sounds, Abilities, Behavior
- 3. Working Animals
- 4. Summary With All Differences
