Over short distances, the Greyhound reigns supreme. One of the breed has been clocked at 72 kmph (45 mph) on a recetrack, making it the second-fastest animal in the world next to the cheetah. Other speedy sighthounds include the Whippet, Saluki and Afghan Hound, and any other canines with a similar light, athletic build. The Border Collie is the fastest dog in the agility field, at which this breed excels, while the Siberian Husky is the fastest load-pulling endurance breed over great distances.
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1 Ray Dart // Jan 25, 2010 at 9:31 am
The common myth that the greyhound is second only to the cheetah in terms of speed is repeated on this website. Many deer and gazelles are faster that the greyhound and one, the pronghorn antelope of North America, is probably a full 20 mph faster.
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