Салю́ки — порода борзых собак, считается одной из древнейших пород. Изящная, довольно крупная собака, предназначенная для охоты на газелей, зайцев и другую мелкую дичь. Википедия
Are Saluki fast?
Top Speed: 42 mph The breed is seen in Saluki Racing at the Falconry Festival in the United Arab Emirates. They make great watchdogs but not good protection dogs. Salukis sprint as fast as 42 miles per hour and can cover two to three miles at high speeds if healthy and fully grown.
Which is faster Saluki or Greyhound?
The Saluki — Putting the Capital “S” in Swiftness 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.
Which dog runs the fastest?
According to Psychology Today, the Greyhound can reach similar speeds to that of a cheetah. We're talking a speed of 45 miles per hour (mph) within its first six strides. That unmatched ability makes Greyhounds the fastest breed of dogs.
What is the second fastest dog?
PositionBreedTop speed1Greyhound72km/h (45 mph)2Saluki68 km/h (42.8 mph)3Afghan Hound64.4 km/h (40 mph)4Vizsla64.4 km/h (40 mph)