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There are many dog breeds with different morphologies, temperaments, characteristics and with different qualities and peculiarities that diversify each breed among themselves. If the quality we want to know about is speed, there is no doubt that we are referring to different breeds of Greyhounds or Lebréis.
The fact that greyhounds are dolichocephalic (narrow and elongated heads), rather than being like other canine breeds, which are brachycephalic (short and wide heads), was the main ration that guided them to speed. This cranial characteristic gives them stereoscopic vision (high resolution vision) that other canine breeds do not have.
Wolves also have this extraordinary degree of vision. We can conclude that, if you want to chase prey you have to see very well where you are going to take the next steps to reach your goal faster.
So if you want to know the fastest dogs in the world, at PeritoAnimal we will provide you with a list of all of them.
english greyhound
O english greyhound is considered to be the fastest dog in the world in short races. The origins of the English Greyhound are very imprecise, but it is believed that through breeding it evolved into a magnificent and athletic animal. can reach reach 72 km/h.
In the beginning, the English Greyhounds (like all other breeds of greyhounds) were used for hunting by royalty. Over time, these animals were added to the world of greyhound racing, which involves large amounts of money.
Fortunately, it is increasingly common to see sensitive people adopting greyhounds as pets and not as money-making machines. Greyhounds are loyal, affectionate, gentle and obedient companions. They are, without a doubt, great pets.
Spanish Greyhound
O Spanish Greyhound is a pure breed from the Iberian Peninsula. It is an ancestral breed, which experts say is from the hunting dogs of the courts of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt.
It is an exceptionally athletic dog, able to run at 60 km/h. It is likely to be the best known dog throughout Spain, since it is used in various hunting and sporting modalities. Unfortunately, in the rural populations in Spain, these poor puppies are mistreated in an intolerable way.
Fortunately there are associations that protect animal rights, and it is increasingly common to find that there are families who adopt exploited dogs into their homes.
Saluki, the ancestral greyhound
O saluki is a dog with a great history. This breed were the dogs that the Egyptian pharaohs used on their major hunting journeys. It is known that since 2000 years before C. there are inscriptions on the tombs of the pharaohs that speak of this ancient breed of hound.
Experts say Saluki is descendant of the wolves of the desert of Ara. Today the Bedouins use Saluki as a dog to hunt gazelles and also as pets that they appreciate a lot.It is an ancestor of the Spanish Galgo.
Afghan Hound
O Afghan Hound is the dog capable of running at the highest speeds among the rocks, crevices and obstacles of the harsh Afghan mountains. In addition to its extraordinary view that allows a clear view of its environment, the Afghan Galgo has a physical feature that distinguishes it from other puppies: its kneecaps.
The structure of Galgo Afgão's labels allows the underside of its strong legs to rotate in an asymmetric and individual way. In this way, the Afghan Hound puts each of its four legs on the road in the best position on the ground. For this reason, this dog can chase mountain goats in the Afghan hills without hesitation. It is a larger hunting dog, whose tendency in the extreme climate and terrain of Afghanistan is highly valued.
In other parts of the world, the Afghan Hound considers itself a "lord", when in reality its extraordinary beauty and features hide the relentless hunter that it really is.
