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by • May 9, 2014 • Animals, MammalsComments Off on The fastest dog in the world

The fastest dog in the world

The fastest dog breed is Greyhound. The greyhound can reach a full speed of 74 kilometers per hour (46 mph). Greyhound run at almost 20 meters per second for the first 250 meters of a race.

Source: https://dinoanimals.com/animals/the-fastest-animals-in-the-world-top-100/

The key to the speed of a Greyhound can be found in its light but muscular build, large heart, and highest percentage of fast-twitch muscle of any dog breed, the double suspension gallop and the extreme flexibility of the spine.

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