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Top Speed: 30 mph
The Siberian Husky is a dog that was bred for sled-pulling. Their main duty was simply running. A working dog, the Siberian Husky may not be the outright fastest breed, but their endurance more than makes up for it. Siberian Huskies can run more than 100 miles a day and reach speeds of up to 10 to 15 miles per hour when pulling a sled. Without a sled, Siberian Husky can run as fast as 30 miles per hour. Their ability to cover long distances gave them recognition for having one of the highest stamina of any dog, and they are still used for sled pulling to this day. Hundreds of Siberian Huskies can be seen at the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska.
Top Speed: 42 mph
Also featuring on our list of the rarest dog breeds, the Sloughi is a very fast runner. It is a sighthound breed and largely found in Algeria, Morocco, Libya, and Tunisia, and has existed in North Africa for centuries. Despite having been around for longer than a lot of the other breeds, the Sloughi was only recognized by the AKC in 2016. Sloughis are very athletic dogs and can run as fast as 42 miles per hour. In general, Sloughis are quiet and very sensitive dogs – due to their sensitivity, harsh training needs to be avoided.
Top Speed: 40 mph
A breed from Hungary, the Vizsla is a short-haired, medium-sized, and lean hunting dog. In the Hungarian language, the name of the breed translates literally to ‘tracker’. It is one of the oldest breeds in Europe and has actually faced extinction multiple times throughout history. Their muscular and lean bodies allow them to reach 40 miles per hour. Despite their high levels of energy, Vizslas are very gentle-mannered dogs. They are well-suited to families with children and tend to not shy away from strangers, but can take the duties of a guard dog.
Greyhound
We all know that Greyhounds are fast. Like, really fast. After all, they have been bred as racing dogs for decades. According to Psychology Today, the Greyhound can reach similar speeds to that of a cheetah. Were talking a speed of 45 miles per hour (mph) within its first six strides. That unmatched ability makes Greyhounds the fastest breed of dog.
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The Beagle may be on the more medium size than some of these other big and fast sprinters, but it, too, is fast. A scent hound, Beagles can chase game at up to 20 mph.
The 10 Fastest Dog Breeds On This Planet
With adequate exercise, some of these breeds listed are content loafing around the house. But others on this list have endless amounts of energy that hardly seem depleted by a good run. With a few ties, there are more than 10 breeds that make the top 10 list. Here are the 13 fastest dog breeds according to World Atlas: