Dogs are incredible sprinters and can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h.
But if we’re being honest, the fastest dog in the world is clearly a beagle that heard a piece of sausage fall to the ground. Even the No. 1 can’t keep up!
Would you have thought that No. 14 is a true sprinter?
1. Greyhound
Speed: 72 km/h
How fast is a greyhound? Well, the Greyhound almost rivals a Jaguar!
He rushes like oiled lightning over the dog tracks of this world and probably stands for that like no other breed Image of the racing dog.
2. Saluki
Speed: 69 km/h
The Saluki is a relatively unknown sighthound breed, although it has been around for a very long time.
Speed was bred into this dog as a key trait, for they were even used on the antelope hunt deployed.
You are also one of them largest sighthound breeds and can grow up to 70 cm!
3. Viszla
Speed: 60km/h
As a hunting dog, the Hungarian Viszla is both a pointer and a retriever, which is a rarity.
So you can do both stand still for a long time and wait as well rush off all of a sudden.
For Viszlas there is mostly an absolute favoriteto which they bind themselves closely and which they never want to leave the side.
4. Jack Russell Terriers
Speed: 61km/h
The Jack Russell Terrier sweeps across the green meadow like a cannonball.
You steer yours overwhelming enthusiasm on the right tracks, you have won a great sports friend in the truest sense of the word.
Because the little terrier can be thanks to his curiosity into many dog sports and quickly develops ambition.
5. Afghan Hound
Speed: 60km/h
The Afghan Hound is no surprise on this list.
This characterizes the already very old sighthound breed long, silky furwhich keeps them warm in their mountainous home region and is very high-maintenance.
Although they do not occupy the top spots in terms of intelligence, they are considered to be escape kings and thanks to their speed, they are also difficult to catch.
6. Dalmatian
Speed: 59 km/h
Dalmatians are full of energy. You are the endurance runner in this list and can easily go on miles of hikes.
Joining in is their favorite word anyway: They want to be there for everything and don’t like to be left alone.
Unfortunately, they are genetically very prone to deafness. Also, inexperienced owners are often of theirs strong obstinacy surprised and cannot set sufficient limits.
7. Borzoi
Speed: 58km/h
The borzoi was bred for chasing rabbits, foxes and wolves and most of all held at royal courts.
As a result, once they get going, they’re almost impossible to stop and can hook and turn at lightning speed.
Surprisingly, they are satisfied and busy even without a daily jog.
However, their coat is much more demanding: it requires lots of combing and brushingso as not to become matted.
8. Whippet
Speed: 56km/h
Whippets are greyhounds and as such specialize in racing.
Her Hunting instinct is very strong and they literally run after everything – and then don’t hear any more commands.
It is therefore often only possible to let them off the leash if they move around in a well-fenced area.
9. Doberman Pinscher
Speed: 51km/h
Dobermans are guard dogs by nature and as such must of course always be on the spot at lightning speed.
But they are rather sports cannons on demand – as long as there is no reason to sprint, a leisurely trot is fine in their eyes.
To her strong protective instinct To offer the right training, beginners should think twice about purchasing it.
10. Border Collie
Speed: 48 km/h
With a Border Collie there is never a dull moment – whether you want it or not.
They are right clever herding dogs the stars in the dog sport world and always take first place in most disciplines.
But if they don’t feel busy enough, they just look for something to do themselves: An American specimen became famous that, out of boredom, went looking for sheep in the neighborhood and drove its master into the kitchen of his farm.
11. Poodle
Speed: 48 km/h
Poodles aren’t just extremely smartbut actually very nimble.
Bred as hunting dogs for waterfowl, they also demand their sports units from you.
They prefer to keep their heads and bodies busy in equal measure and are therefore suitable for many dog sports!
12. German Shepherd
Speed: 48 km/h
The German Shepherd Dog has many talents and is therefore used in a variety of ways.
Next to his fine nose he raises himself with his strength and obedience and is therefore often trained as a guard dog.
Of course, he needs nimble paws, especially in the police service, because after all, criminals don’t chase each other by themselves!
A notice:
Unfortunately, German shepherds are so overbred that almost all dogs now suffer from hip dysplasia.
These are painful and clearly reduce their quality of life, which is why such further breeding is considered torture breeding.
13. Scottish Deerhound
Speed: 45km/h
The giant Scottish Deerhound is only hard to impress: He even hunts deer.
At first glance he looks like a cross between an Irish wolfhound and a greyhound, although he also resembles the former in character.
If he doesn’t have to move, just trotting along on master’s walks and the way from the sleeping place to the food bowl and back is enough for him.
14. Giant Schnauzer
Speed: 45km/h
The Giant Schnauzer is a true Bavarian hearty happy nature. He can run fast, but rarely sees the need to.
Sensitivity is alien to him, so he sometimes bumps into his people when he is looking for cuddly closeness.
But he only likes to be close to people he knows. He prefers to avoid strangers and watches them suspiciously from a distance.
A notice:
Like many large dogs, the Giant Schnauzer is prone to hip dysplasia.
In order not to encourage tormented breeding, care should be taken to ensure a healthy breeding line when making a purchase.
15. Italian Greyhound
Speed: 40 km/h
The Italian greyhound is one of the smaller representatives of the sighthound family. Due to the typically slim physique, he looks very graceful and elegant.
He was very popular with royal houses in the Middle Ages, and even the Prussian King Frederick II is among his fans.
You rarely see him in greyhound racing, but he is the undefeated racing king in the dog training area.