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
6. Alaskan Husky

Alaskan Huskies were originally developed to deliver goods and supplies to remote frozen areas, so speed and endurance were vital assets. Huskies were and still are developed through crosses between spitz-type village dogs and fast sporting and hound breeds such as German Shorthaired Pointers or Greyhounds. Their thick coat and stocky body help them cope with cold temperatures. This ... more
Photo by: Alice van Kempen, Animal Photography
6. Alaskan Husky

Alaskan Huskies were originally developed to deliver goods and supplies to remote frozen areas, so speed and endurance were vital assets. Huskies were and still are developed through crosses between spitz-type village dogs and fast sporting and hound breeds such as German Shorthaired Pointers or Greyhounds. Their thick coat and stocky body help them cope with cold temperatures. This breed has been clocked at 28 mph, but a team of sled dogs can maintain average speeds of 10 mph for hours and miles over snow-covered terrain during sled races like the famous Iditarod. less

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