Can a dog breed beat a cheetah in a race?
Cheetahs can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3.4 seconds
and reach a top speed of 70 miles per hour.
While they are the fastest land animal in the world,
they can only maintain their speed for only 20 to 30 seconds.
So can a dog be as fast as a cheetah?
Here it is.. The top 10 fastest dog breeds in the world. Let see this!
Number 10 German Shepherd
The German Shepherd can run speed at around 30 mph. This dog is obedient,
protective and hard working breed. It is smart, loyal, muscular, alert,
agile and strong willed with a fearless attitude.
Number 9 Doberman Pincher
Doberman has topped speeds of 32 mph,
making them one of the fastest working dogs that weren't originally bred for hunting.
Their muscular build and stamina makes them a great choice for a variety of working venues.
Number 8 Whippet
Until you see a whippet running at top speed, which can be up 35 mph,
you probably don't appreciate just how fast they can run.
Number 7 Borzoi
The Borzoi is a large Russian sighthound, running at top speeds of 36 mph.
The breed is very fast despite its size and was used to hunt and chase prey over large plains.
Number 6 Dalmatian
The dalmatian is a carriage-pulling breed from Croatia
and although it was bred more for endurance than speed, they have topped the charts at 37 mph.
They are very active dogs that need a job to do in order to stay happy and healthy.
Number 5 Jack Russel Terrier
Although a small breed, the Jack Russel Terrier has reached speeds of 38 mph and excels as a hunter,
agility, flyball and lure coursing dog.
Number 4 Vizsla
The Vizsla is a Hungarian gundog reaching speeds up to 40 mph.
They make excellent active companions and are still widely used as hunting dogs.
Number 3 Afghan Hound
Arguably one of the most regal-looking and elegant dog breeds, Afghan Hound can reach speeds up to 40 mph.
It is a long-coated sighthound from Afghanistan and has been used in hunting and lure coursing.
Number 2 Saluki
Salukis are an Egyptian sighthound bred for hunting and chasing prey.
The breed has reached top speeds of 41 mph, following the path of the sighthound speeds.
Number 1 Greyhound
Greyhounds are sighthounds bred for chasing prey for short distances,
meaning speed was far more important than endurance. With a top speed around 45 mph.