Which 10 dog breeds are the fastest?
The Jack Russell Terrier is also known as the Parson Russell Terrier. His breed was developed for fox hunting two centuries ago in England. He can reach speeds up to 40 km/hr.
Border Collies (as pictured here) originated from the British Isles and were highly suited for herding livestock. He is well known for being employed to work with sheep and has been clocked at 48 km/hr.
The Doberman Pinscher can reach a top of 49 km/hr if the incentive is right. Originally bred in Germany to accompany a tax collector, these days the tax department sends a letter of demand instead.
The Whippet is related to, but smaller than the greyhound and is incredibly agile. This delightful sight-hound breed originated in England and can reach 57 km/hr on the clock.
The Weimaraner is hunting breed that were even used by royalty for larger game such as deer and bear. He was highly praised for his intelligence and courage and has been recorded at 56 km/hr
The Borzoi’s background is in Russia. Also know as the Russian wolfhound, his bloodline stems from central Asia. This tall fellow can reach speeds of 58 km/hr.
The Dalmatian, commonly know for his spotted coat is quite a speedster being able to reach 60 km/hr. He was used as a carriage dog and his roots are from Dalmatia, Croatia.
The Vizsla from Hungary is a sporting dog. This pointer-retriever breed is a red hot racer being able to reach 65 km/hr. This versatile dog was used in forest and fields. He will also venture into the water.
The Saluki from Arabia is a swift contester reaching a speedy 64km/hr. This is a very old dog breed and sports a very lean body. He was used as a hunter by nomadic tribes.
The Greyhound, also an ancient breed comes in first at speeds of 70 km-hr. around Not surprising this sight hound has commonly been used for coursing and racing.
Even though you may not own a breed appearing on this list, open a cheese wrapper in the kitchen and you’ll see how fast any dog can move.
Leah & Angela O’Meara
Hound Dog Day Care (Specialists in Dog Minding & Dog Boarding, Pet Sitting Brisbane & Doggy Day Care Brisbane)