While most dogs can outrun a human, there are certain breeds that were developed specifically for speed qualities and are, therefore, the fastest runners among all dog breeds. Please note that speed qualities within the same breed can differ from individual to individual.
Whippet
Origin: England
Colors: Any
Size: Small
Type of Owner: Novice
Exercise: Vigorous
Grooming: Very little
Trainability: Slightly difficult to train
Combativeness: Friendly with other dogs
Dominance: Low
Noise: Not a barker
Greyhound
Origin: England
Colors: Any
Size: Large
Type of Owner: Experienced
Exercise: Moderate
Grooming: Very little
Trainability: Slightly difficult to train
Combativeness: Not generally dog-aggressive
Dominance: Low
Noise: Not a barker
Saluki
Origin: Middle Eastern Region
Colors: Variety
Size: Medium
Type of Owner: Experienced
Exercise: Vigorous
Grooming: Little
Trainability: Somewhat difficult to train
Combativeness: Friendly with other dogs
Dominance: Low
Noise: Average barker
Borzoi
Origin: Russia
Colors: White, golden, tan or grey with black markings
Size: Extra large
Type of Owner: Experienced
Exercise: A lot of exercise needed
Grooming: Regular
Trainability: Easy to train
Combativeness: Slightly dog-aggressive
Dominance: Moderate
Noise: Not a barker
Breed Video: Borzoi introduction
Pharaoh Hound
Origin: Ancient Egypt / Malta
Colors: Red or tan, often with white markings
Size: Medium
Type of Owner: Novice
Exercise: Vigorous
Grooming: Very little
Trainability: Slightly difficult to train
Combativeness: Not generally dog-aggressive
Dominance: Moderate
Noise: Average barker
Ibizan Hound
Origin: Spain
Colors: Red, white, combination of both
Size: Medium
Type of Owner: Experienced
Exercise: Vigorous
Grooming: Very little
Trainability: Slightly difficult to train
Combativeness: Tends to be fairly dog-aggressive
Dominance: Moderate
Noise: Average barker
Italian Greyhound
Origin: Italy
Colors: Any
Size: Small
Type of Owner: Novice
Exercise: Very little
Grooming: Very little
Trainability: Easy to train
Combativeness: Friendly with other dogs
Dominance: Low
Noise: Average barker
Irish Wolfhound
Origin: Ireland
Colors: Usually grey
Size: Extra large
Type of Owner: Novice
Exercise: Moderate
Grooming: Regular
Trainability: Easy to train
Combativeness: Friendly with other dogs
Dominance: Moderate
Noise: Not a barker
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