Greyhound
The greyhound is an ancient breed originating in North Africa about 5,000 years ago. The breed’s speed, hunting ability, temperament, and beauty caught the attention of people around the world, especially royalty.
Originally bred for hunting rabbits, greyhounds were eventually bred for racing.
How fast can a greyhound run?
A greyhound’s top speed can be 45 mph on a straight run. It averages 40 mph on a round track or lure course.
When not running or racing, greyhounds spend most of their time lounging around and sleeping. They are sweet, gentle, and affectionate. Greyhounds make great pets.
Saluki
Saluki is another ancient breed that may go back as far as 7000 BC. They were the hunting dogs of kings. Saluki is known as the royal dog of Egypt.
Salukis were used to hunt and bring down gazelle because of their incredible power, speed, and endurance. They are able to run on sand and rocky mountain terrain.
A Saluki is typically gentle, quiet, and independent. Many are considered aloof or reserved. Salukis need a place to run and is not recommended as an apartment dog.
Ibizan Hound
Ibizan Hound can be found in history as far back as 3400 BC. Phoenician traders brought Egyptian dogs to the island of Ibiza in the eighth century. Ibizans began using the dogs for hunting rabbit and still do today.
An Ibizan Hound is affectionate, even-tempered, and loyal. Ibizan Hounds make excellent pets because they are versatile and trainable. They do require lots of exercise and can jump up to six feet from a standing position.
Whippet
The Whippet breed originates in Victorian England in the late 18th century. They were bred for hunting small game. Miners began racing whippets for fun because they enjoyed dog racing but could not afford greyhounds. The popularity of whippet racing grew and today there are organized whippet races held around the world.
The whippet is the fastest dog of its size with a top speed of 35 miles per hour. Because they are agile and versatile, whippets compete in straight racing, lure coursing, dock diving, obedience, agility, and flyball.
Whippet’s gentle and loving nature makes them excellent family and therapy dogs. They are couch potatoes for the most part. Whippets need to be exercised daily with a short run, playtime, or long walk.
Pharaoh Hound
The Pharaoh Hound breed originates in Malta about 2,000 years ago and is a descendant of hunting dogs in ancient Egypt. Pharaoh Hound is one of the oldest domesticated dogs in history.
Pharaoh Hounds are used for hunting rabbit. They have great stamina and strength and can hunt for hours. Their feet can easily handle rocky terrain.
Pharaoh Hounds require both physical and mental exercise on a frequent basis. They are intelligent, playful, loving, and friendly.
German Shepherd
The German Shepherd breed originates in Germany but with varied in different parts of the country. In the late 1800s, breeders crossed the types and developed the ancestors of the current breed standard.
German Shepherds were originally bred for herding. They have since become wonderful working dogs and are well-known as police, military, and service dogs. They are easily trained and extremely loyal.
How fast can a German Shepherd run?
German Shepherds can run up to 30 miles per hour.
Border Collie
The Border Collie breed originates in the area around the border between England and Scotland. Exactly when the breed was established has not been pinpointed. Collies have been used by sheepherders in that area since the Romans arrived many ages ago.
Where does the Border Collie rank among the fastest dog breeds?
Based on the combination of size and speed, the Border Collie ranks 14 in this list. Their speed is needed for herding in order for them to quickly get around a herd. It’s necessary to keep the herd together and headed in the right direction.
Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher breed originated in Germany around 1890. It was developed by a tax collector to protect him on his rounds (German tax collectors were met with hostility at that time in history).
The “Tax Collector’s Dog” soon turned into an incredible working and protection breed. Dobermans are used in military and police work, as therapy and service dogs, for search and rescue, and much more.
Borzoi
The Borzoi breed originates in Russia in the 17th century and was once known as the Russian Wolfhound. They were bred by Russian aristocracy to hunt wolves. Some farmers use them for protecting livestock.
A Borzoi’s chase instinct, agility, and speed make it excel at lure coursing. These days Borzois are primarily family companion dogs, a job they are great at because of their sweet temperament.
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