8 Fastest Dogs on the Planet

Go Dog, Go was the title of a famous children's book penned more than 50 years ago by P.D. Eastman, but it is also what we say when we see some of these dogs take off running. Check out our slideshow of amazing dog breeds that were built for speed.

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Photo by: Alice van Kempen, Animal Photography
5. Saluki

A feather-footed cousin of the Greyhound, the Saluki has been clocked at nearly 43 mph, a speed recorded in the 1996 edition of the Guinness Book of Records. It may be that over distances of more than half a mile, the Saluki is faster than the Greyhound. Contributing to the Saluki's stamina are his heavily padded feet that help to absorb the impact that running has on the body. Hailing ... more
Photo by: Alice van Kempen, Animal Photography
5. Saluki

A feather-footed cousin of the Greyhound, the Saluki has been clocked at nearly 43 mph, a speed recorded in the 1996 edition of the Guinness Book of Records. It may be that over distances of more than half a mile, the Saluki is faster than the Greyhound. Contributing to the Saluki's stamina are his heavily padded feet that help to absorb the impact that running has on the body. Hailing from Ancient Egypt, the Saluki is recognized as one of the oldest breeds, dating back to 7,000 B.C. less

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