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Greyhounds run fast because they have been bred for running. At some point in the past, only the best runners among those dogs were permitted to breed. Doing this over several generations resulted in a line of dogs that was good at running.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoQuoted from Wikipedia...
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The key to the speed of a Greyhound can be found in its light but muscular build, largest heart, and highest percentage of fast-twitch muscle of any breed,[5][6] the double suspension gallop and the extreme flexibility of the spine. "Double suspension rotary gallop" describes the fastest running gait of the Greyhound in which all four feet are free from the ground in two phases, contracted and extended, during each full stride.[7]"
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∙ 14y ago"They can reach speeds up to 45 miles per hour in two strides!"
total.. they can reach 70 mph
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∙ 11y agoin 5 or 6 strides, they can run as fash as 45mph.
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∙ 14y agoThey are the fastest dogs in the world. They are the second fastest animal in the world.
THEY ARE VERY FAST!!
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∙ 11y agoI have 7 greyhound and they have bodies that are structured for running such as long legs and pointed snouts. greyhounds are the fastest breed of dog and can run up to 50-60 mph!
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∙ 13y agoThe reason is that they have the long powerful legs and they now they can get week so they store energy and eventually build up to there fastest speed
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∙ 10y agobecause they have a flexible spine
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Are Greyhounds really shot and drowned if they don't run fast enough?
Yes, people are EVIL
How fast do Italian Greyhounds run?
Iggys definitely look like they're as fast as a car, but their top recorded running speed is much closer to 30. Greyhounds will go about 40 and a thoroughbred horse will run 45. I also have one, and he's practically a blur when he gets moving. Part of that is the fact that you're watching them run against the grass.
Are labradoodles as fast as greyhounds?
No i wouldn't think so. Iam quite sure greyhounds are the fastest dogs.
What kind of slender dogs with a long nose that run very fast?
Greyhounds are a type of dog that is skinny, and tend to have long snouts and they can run up to 45 miles per hour.
What are ocean greyhounds?
An ocean greyhound is simply a fast ship.
Dogs that like to run.?
Greyhounds and wippets are breed for running and racing.
How are greyhounds bred to be good racers?
Their genetic make-up is made for running fast.
Which breed of dog can run the fastest?
The two top contenders for this distinction are: greyhounds and whippets.
How fast can an Alsatian run?
Mine is 1.5 years old, 67#, and has been clocked at 34mph.
What did they end up with at the greyhound races?
greyhounds are chose for running because of there long legs which helps them to run far and run quickly
How fast are greyhounds?
They are very fast! They can run up to 45mph, which is the same speed as a car! They are great at running off their previous running in races, andf if they ever came first, they could probably run to 37 mph now!
How fast can Rottweilers run?
its not how fast the rottweiler can run its how fast you can run !
