It's not surprising that the fastest dog breeds happen to be the big ones Sight hounds are
popular dogs used in races, but what other breeds make the cut?
You might be tempted to think that all dogs have a similar speed range your wrong, you
will be surprised to found out that there still exist dog breeds that are perfect splinters.
Keep watching to discover the fastest dog breeds in existence.
10) The Vizsla These breeds originated in Hungary, The Hungarian
or Magyar Vizsla are sporting dogs and loyal companions, in addition to being the smallest
of the all-round pointer-retriever breeds.
The Vizsla's medium size is one of the breed's most appealing characteristics as a hunter
of fowl and upland game, and through the centuries the Vizsla has held a rare position among
sporting dogs – that of household companion and family dog.
they run at an estimated 25 mph whilst on the hunt, The Vizsla is a natural hunter endowed
with an excellent nose and an outstanding trainability.
It was bred to work in field, forest, or water.
9) Rat Terrier The Rat Terrier is an American dog breed with
a background as a farm dog and hunting companion.
traditionally more of a type than a breed, they share much ancestry with the small hunting
dogs known as feists.
Common throughout family farms in the 1920s and 1930s, they are now recognized by the
United and American Kennel Clubs and are considered a rare breed.
Today's Rat Terrier is an intelligent and active small dog that is kept both for pest
control and as a family pet.
Rat Terriers are known to reach speeds of up to 27 mph, Rat Terriers are quick to train
and easy to live with.
Rat Terriers have remained popular throughout history and are featured in many novels by
John Sandford, an avid owner, as well as in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’.
Like all intelligent breeds, it is important they socialize at an early age and remain
mentally and physically stimulated.
8) Australian Kelpie The Australian Kelpie, or simply Kelpie, is
an Australian sheep dog successful at mustering and droving with little or no guidance.
It is a medium-sized dog and comes in a variety of colors.
Weighing between 14 and 20 kg with an athletic build, the Kelpie has been known to run at
speeds topping 28 mph.
Kelpies excel at agility trials in shows – one set the world record for dog jumping at a
staggering 2.95 meters.
Used primarily as a sheep-dog for farms, they can drive livestock over vast distances in
extreme climates.
The Kelpie has been exported throughout the world and is used to muster livestock, primarily
sheep, cattle and goats.
The breed has been separated into two distinct varieties: The Show (or Bench) Kelpie and
the Working Kelpie.
The Show Kelpie is seen at conformation dog shows in some countries and is selected for
appearance rather than working instinct, while the Working Kelpie is bred for working ability
rather than appearance.
7) The Great Dane The Great Dane is a large German breed of
domestic dog known for its giant size.
The German name of the breed is German Mastiff.
The French name is Dogue Allemand.
The Great Dane is one of the tallest dog breeds.
The record holder for tallest dog was a Great Dane called Zeus (died September 2014) that
measured 111.8 cm from paw to shoulder.
this breed can run at surprising speeds reaching around 29 mph.
The Great Dane's large and imposing appearance belies its friendly nature.
They are known for seeking physical affection with their owners, and the breed is often
referred to as a "gentle giant".
Great Danes are generally well disposed toward other dogs, other noncanine pets, and familiar
humans.
They generally do not exhibit extreme aggressiveness or a high prey drive.
The Great Dane is a very gentle and loving animal and with the proper care and training
is great around children, especially when being raised with them.
However, if not properly socialized, a Great Dane may become fearful or aggressive towards
new stimuli, such as strangers and new environments.
Great Danes are a breed recommended for families provided that they get trained early and onwards,
regarded by animal experts due to their preference for sitting on and leaning against owners
as.
6) Afghan Hound The Afghan Hound is a hound that is distinguished
by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end.
The breed was selectively bred for its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan.
The Afghan Hound is tall, standing in height 61–74 cm and weighing 20–27 kg, The Afghan
Hounds in UK surveys had an average lifespan of about 12 years.
They can vary in color from almost pure white, to red and even black.
Originally used for hunting, these hounds can regularly reach speeds of 29 mph.
5) The Borzoi The Borzoi is a Russian wolfhound whose name
translates to ‘fast’ –can reach speeds of around 30 mph.
They are very similar to Afghan Hounds in appearance, but they have a shorter coat and
weigh closer to 100 pounds.
Borzoi were immensely popular with the Russian Tsars, who arranged well organized hunting
trials used for breeding selection.
Only the quickest went on to produce pups.
For centuries throughout Russia, Borzoi could not be bought and were only received as gifts
from the Tsar – a high commendation indeed.
They are a very quiet breed whose bark is rarely heard.
With a very small territorial drive, they do not make the best guards and should not
be relied on to alert their owners about any potential intruders.
Due to their intelligence, this breed remains selective learners who quickly tire of repetitive
tasks and need proper motivation for training to be successful.
4) The Dalmatian The Dalmatian is a breed of medium sized dog,
noted for its unique black or liver spotted coat and mainly used as a carriage dog in
its early days.
Its roots trace back to Croatia and its historical region of Dalmatia.
they can run 37 mph, Today, it is a popular family pet and many dog enthusiasts enter
Dalmatians into kennel club competitions.
They make great, good looking pets and are known to be quite intelligent.
This would be a perfect dog for me because they're known for their sense of humor.
Dalmatians have been found working in circuses, as shepherd dogs and guard dogs but are known
best as the firehouse dog.
Dalmatians make excellent family pets that need plenty of exercise.
3) The Saluki Coming from Arabia and considered, at one
time, to be a gift from Allah, the Saluki can run 40 mph.
They're close cousins to the Afghan Hound which clocks out at 35 mph.
The Saluki is another breed of dog with chase instincts that oftentimes get them in dire
trouble as they tend to run fearlessly into traffic.
In the country they'll chase anything without hesitation!
Oftentimes they'll ignore human commands and continue on with what they want to do.
They make very loyal pets but perhaps not the best family pet due to their stubborn
independence and chase tendencies.
2) Whippet 35 mph Whippets are believed to be descendants from
Greyhounds who were too small for stag and deer hunting in England.
These dogs were returned to their breeders, who continued to breed them and thus produced
a smaller dog useful for rat catching and hunting hares and rabbits.
Commonly known to ‘snap up’ prey, they assumed the nickname ‘snap dogs’.
They have a unique way of running known as double suspension gallop; resulting in all
legs being off the ground twice in each stride.
This allows the breed to reach speeds of around 40 mph.
Although not the fastest dog in the world, they are certainly the quickest at accelerating.
Extremely intelligent, they are generally very gentle in temperament and are not prone
to barking.
Being race dogs they require regular exercise, although many are content to spend most of
their time resting and lounging with their owner.
1) Greyhound Historically bred for coursing and racing,
it’s no surprise that the Greyhound takes the top spot with a full speed of 43 mph.
The Greyhound is not an aggressive dog – this is a common misconception because they wear
muzzles during races.
After races, Greyhounds remain quite excited and there is a small risk they could nip other
dogs.
This is especially a problem due to their very thin skin; a small tear could result
in stitches and time out of racing.
Off the course, many owners keep their dogs muzzled, due to their high prey drive.
Greyhounds make wonderful pets thanks to their gentle nature and deep loyalty.
They enjoy company and can socialize with other dogs and possibly even cats.
Contrary to popular belief, Greyhounds do not require extended periods of exercise – they
are built for sprinting, not endurance.
So which other dog breeds do you think we missed out in the list?
Comment below and let’s shed some light on it.
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