For many centuries people have been trying to determine the fastest breed of dogs in the world, and what the fastest pace they have. Modern technology allowed in 1984 to identify the champion who set the world record - Greyhound Star Taitla. Since then, this breed will be considered the fastest in the world until its result of a speed of 67.32 km / h will not be beaten by another four-legged athlete. Who else can compete in the near future with gay handsome greyhounds?
The fastest breeds of dogs:
- Greyhounds . They say that they appeared in Britain, about 500 years before the new era. Poor people to keep these dogs categorically forbidden, such honor was the lot of exceptionally noble aristocrats. These dogs are capable of making a sharp jerk, but they are unable to run for hours. They only have a few minutes of frenzied activity, after which our noble animals look quite balanced and calm creatures.
- Saluki (Persian greyhounds). Images of these dogs can be found even in ancient Egyptian buildings. To develop the speed these graceful creatures are capable of up to 70 km / h. And run, unlike greyhounds, they can spend hours chasing an antelope or other game.
- Azawakh . Tuareg put these hunters on the saddle, and when they see the game, they immediately release it. The speed at them is excellent - above 60 km / hour. After catching the prey, they gnaw at her tendons and wait for the master.
- Whippet . Delicate and affectionate animals, can be good companions. But at the same time, they are good hunters, able to develop a speed of almost 70 km / h.
- Leverette (Italian Greyhound). They brought them to the territory of Greece about two millennia ago. Here they were considered exclusively noble court dogs. To be dispersed to 40 km / hour to the levretkas is not a big problem. Connoisseurs warn that the owner to catch a roaming lioness in the field is a big problem.
- Russian hound greyhound . For the Russian landowner in the XIX century to keep a few dozen of these dogs in his estate, it was considered a matter of honor. And now these magnificent animals, which can reach speeds of up to 55 km / h, are favorites of many hunters and dog breeders.
- The Afghan Greyhound . Majestic and elegant creatures look like kings among their relatives. Their maximum speed varies between 50-60 km / h, which allows our greyhound, keep in the field on a par with the racehorse.
Determine which is the fastest dog in the world, began even before our era, arranging the first dog races. The list of candidates is very large and it is possible to talk about other breeds for a long time. We brought here only seven of the most likely candidates for this high rank.