Review of the world's fastest dogs

Each type of animal has its own record holders with special abilities, and dogs are no exception. There are also many representatives among them, striking with their unique skills.

Dogs have many abilities and running speed is one of them. After all, since ancient times, it was necessary to get food for ourselves, to hunt, and without qualities such as speed and endurance it was impossible to do. That is why among the dog-sprinters, hunting breeds predominate, since they are quick in their blood. The fastest dogs include quite a lot of breeds, they all have their own distinctive features, but combines their ability to run fast.

These animals are the fastest dogs in the world, their running speed reaches 72 km / h, they hold the championship for quite some time. The breed belongs to one of the oldest and is characterized by a rather large size, but despite this, they look very graceful. These English greyhounds have all the intrinsic characteristics: narrow head, elongated neck and limbs, deep chest, slender constitution and smooth wool. Wool can have a different color.

A distinctive feature of the breed is laziness unusual for borzoi, but it also makes an excellent companion out of a dog.

Firmly ranks second in the top fastest, its speed is 68 km / h. Many people believe that the breed is more enduring than representatives of the Greyhounds, since it has no equal in long-distance running. The color of animals can be diverse, with a height at the withers of 60–70 cm, they weigh 18–27 kg. Saluki coat may be smooth-haired or long-haired. Characteristic features of the breed include the elongated muzzle, hanging ears of large size and elegant constitution.

Animals can reach 60–64 km / h. The closest relative of the breed is Saluki. Dogs adapt well to the cold mountain climate. The distinctive features of these greyhounds are very beautiful wool, which has sufficient length, and a saber tail. Animals can be 60–74 cm tall and weigh 20–27 kg. The color of the representatives of the breed is different, but often the muzzle is black.

Dogs are able to bring running speed up to 64 km / h. The animals are thin, but have a muscular, strong build. Growth representatives of the breed on average 53–63 cm, and weight is 18–30 kg. In color dominate brownish shades, also copper. Dogs are sociable and very energetic.

The speed of the animal can sometimes exceed 60–65 km / h while running can last for hours. Amazing body flexibility allows you to make sharp turns at high speed. Representatives of the breed are often compared to cheetahs due to their grace and speed. With an average height of about 72 cm, they weigh up to 32 kg.

These graceful hunters are able to run at a speed of about 60 km / h. Greyhounds grow to a height of 70 cm, but the maximum weight is only 25 kg.Thin, but muscular body and long, powerful legs make it easy to catch up with any game.

Despite its small size, the dog is quite nimble, runs up to 61 km / h. They are mainly used in fox hunting. With a height of 25–38 cm, the dog’s body weight is 6.5–8 kg. The animal's coat is white with brown tones. In this breed there are representatives of both smooth-haired and hard long hair.

These cute dogs are also very fast, their maximum speed is 60 km / h. Dalmatians differ from other breeds in spectacular color: white short hair is abundantly covered with black or brown spots. The dogs are quite tall, with withers reaching 60 cm. Their character is independent, but friendly and fun.

Able to drive small prey speed up to 60 km / h. The average height of the animal is about 64 cm, weight - up to 25 kg. They have a strong and slim body. Hunting qualities are manifested in pets, they are trying to catch cats or rodents.

Bred this breed specifically for hunting wolves, while running, the dogs reach a speed of up to 58 km / h. The exterior of the animal is similar to the Greyhounds and Saluki. Wool has a silky texture, beautiful waviness and length. Color can be very different. The height of the dog at the withers is 70–83 cm, and the weight is 25–48 kg.

Initially, the breed was used as a hunting, but then because of the small size of their use in this area was banned. Of the representatives of small breeds, the Whippets are the fastest. The speed of their run is 55 km / h although examples are known when such a dog accelerated to 64 km / h. By their build, they are a smaller version of the Greyhounds. The height of animals is 44–57 cm, and the weight is from 7 to 19 kg.

The coat is short, with a varied color.

The maximum speed that this dog can develop is 51.5 km / h. The breed belongs to the guard and, in addition to speed, also has ingenuity. The average growth of Dobermans is about 70 cm, and weighs from 32 kg to 45 kg. The color is dominated by black color or red with the presence of red tone on the face, chest and limbs.

The breed belongs to the shepherd in the past, therefore, has energy and agility. They have a running speed of up to 48 km / h. The constitution is medium, but strong with growth of 45–56 cm. Long, dense wool is more often white or black in color, but other colors are also found. The breed is characterized by well-developed intelligence and ingenuity.

Oddly enough, these cute dogs also run well. Representatives of the standard type can move up to 48 km / h. The breed was bred for hunting ducks, therefore, in addition to speed, it also has excellent swimmer characteristics. Curly wool is distinguished by the thickness and diversity of colors. The body of the animal is square, its head is medium with hanging ears.

The average height of the animal is about 38 cm.

The initial purpose of the breed is to help herding sheep. Now they are more used in the police, the army and as guards. The distinguishing feature of the breed is the aggravated scent, Therefore, dogs are used to search for people during rescue operations, identify drugs or explosives. Under such circumstances, the speed of running is very important, and shepherd she is up to 48 km / h. Animals have an average size, with an increase of 56–66 cm can weigh from 22 to 40 kg.

The head of the representatives of the breed is elongated, with straight triangular ears, the tail is slightly curved. Thick wool, as a rule, has a black-red color.

The breed was originally intended for hunting deer and roe deer. When running, it reaches a speed of 45 km / h. Its appearance is similar to Greyhound greyhound, but differs in hard wool. The head, neck and torso are covered with longer hair, and on the chest and belly it has a softer structure. The breed is characterized by a sufficient height of 71–81 cm, and the weight can vary from 33 to 60 kg.

Gray and blue-gray colors predominate in color, although other colors are often found.

A dog appeared in Bavaria, used it as a watchman and shepherd. In the run can reach up to 45 km / h. Distinguished breed mind, balanced character and special devotion to the owner. The average growth of the animal is 60–70 cm. The body is somewhat square in shape, the coat is rather thick and hard.

Dogs often have a black color, although sometimes it can have different shades of gray.

Animals run at an average speed of 40 km / h, although some sources bring this figure to 50 km / h.. Long since these animals were valued as companions, their elegance and grace were most attracted, and easy temper and quite high intelligence. The dimensions of the representatives of the breed are small: height - 33–38 cm, weight - 3.6–3.8 kg. Italian greyhound are smooth-haired dogs, the color is either monochromatic or two-colored or even brindle.

Representatives of the breed can not compare in speed with greyhounds, but even the champions can envy their incredible endurance and performance. Huskies can run at a speed of 45 km / h, while carrying cargo and not stopping. Often distance exceeds 500 km. The dogs are of medium size, the coat is very thick, the color is white with gray or brown. The maximum height of the animal is 60 cm, and the weight is about 28 kg.

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