Each breed of dog has a series of characteristics that make it different from the rest, and one of them is the speed that it is capable of reaching . As a general rule, the fastest dogs are those of medium size, since their legs allow them to obtain great marks compared to others of small size (such as the Yorkshire) or giant size (such as the Saint Bernard).
In addition, some brachycephalic dogs tend to have more difficulty running because they drown, so dolichocephalic dogs (narrow and elongated heads that give them a stereoscopic vision that allows them to have a good calculation of distances) are usually more prepared to a good run.
For this reason, today at Mascotissimas we show you a list of the fastest dogs in the world.
Fastest dog breeds in the world
-Greyhound: the different breeds of greyhounds or sighthounds have obtained the record of all breeds in speed. Their slim body morphology, long legs and narrow and elongated head allows them to be very fast. So much so that they can reach up to 70 kilometers per hour. It is common to see greyhound racing in some countries and in others they are even used for hunting. Unfortunately, it is also a very mistreated breed since on many occasions if they are not suitable for hunting, they are killed.
-Hungarian Shorthaired Pointer (Vizsla): Specimens have been recorded that have reached a speed of 64 km/hour. They are characterized by having great energy, being very intelligent and loyal to their families. Together with their relatives, the German Shorthaired Pointers and the Weimaraners form a good list of very fast dogs.
-Jack Russell Terrier : This breed of dog could be the exception that confirms the rule. And it is that despite its small size it reaches the speed of 61 kilometers per hour. It has very small legs but that has not prevented it from being on the list of the fastest dogs in the world.
-Dalmatian:Originally from what is now Croatia, these dogs were originally bred as carriage dogs and adapted to higher speed. They can reach 59 km/hr, enough to get away from ladies who want to make them coats.
-Border Collie: We could not finish this list without the border collie, a dog known worldwide for being considered the most intelligent breed of all. His speed makes him one of the most common dogs in canine agility championships known as “agility” championships.