Most dogs can run quite fast - up to 40 km/h, but among the various breeds there are champions who can reach speeds of over 60 km/h.
Russian greyhound - 58 km/h
A very tall and graceful dog. Used for hunting bears, wild boars, foxes, wolves, and hares.
Not suitable as a guard dog because it barks very little. It is well adapted to the Russian climate.
Dalmatian - 60 km/h
Charming, intelligent, and very fast, they require constant training.
They are very friendly and get along well with children. They are used primarily as companions and guard dogs.
Azawakh - 60 km/h
The hunting technique for this breed is quite unusual: the hunter rides on horseback, and places the dog in the saddle next to him. When game appears, the four-legged assistant is released and the Azawakh overtakes the prey.
Having good heat exchange, they can work even in hot weather, but they do not tolerate cold well.
Jack Russell Terrier - 61 km/h
Small and active dogs. They were developed when fox hunters needed a white dog breed to easily distinguish them from their prey.
Whippet - 63 km/h
Small but very fast dogs. Originally bred for hunting and dog racing, their peaceful nature makes them often used as companions and guide dogs.
Afghan Hound - 64 km/h
The oldest breed with an unusual appearance and long silky hair, combines elegance, grace, endurance and flexibility.
They are used in hunting snow leopard, deer and wolf.
Slugi - 65 km/h
Also known as Arabian greyhounds, they are very hardy and can hunt game for up to six hours. They are used to hunt wild boar, gazelle, and hare.
When running, they are not only very fast, but also flexible and graceful.
Hungarian Vizsla – 65 km/h
Developed in Hungary as a hunting dog, the breed is medium-sized but very fast.
She is smart, agile, thin and muscular, and reaches top speed very easily.
Saluki (Persian Greyhound) - 68 km/h
In the Middle East, dogs of this breed are considered a gift from Allah. They are the second fastest dogs, but experts claim that Salukis are more resilient and can maintain a higher speed longer than greyhounds.
Unlike English greyhounds, they are capable of chasing game for hours. They were revered in Ancient Egypt, and images of Persian greyhounds are often found on various architectural structures.
Greyhound - 72 km/h
These light, long-legged and muscular sprint dogs show excellent results in both competitions and hunting.
They are tall (up to 70 cm at the withers) and their weight does not exceed 40 kg.
Greyhounds are officially considered the fastest dogs in the world, but many breeds also achieve excellent results. Their top speed, around 70 km/h, is equal to that of a champion stallion.
