We all know that many dog breeds can run, and some are impressively fast! Of course, there are also breeds like English Bulldogs who prefer to keep their runs short and sweet, if they run at all.
We’re used to seeing dogs racing around as they play, but watching the incredible speed of different hunting breeds in this video shared by Diamond SportsDogs was so cool!
Go, dogs, go! We had so much fun watching Diamond Sport Dogs’ video! We weren’t alone; the video went viral, racking up more than 12 million views, over a million likes, and 14,000+ comments. People loved watching the running pooches!
These dogs were running at full speed, and even the slowest, the Dalmatian, was still moving quickly; they average about 37 miles per hour! Of course, the greyhound won the race, running up to 45 miles per hour!
@Marie asked, “Why does the Greyhound not even LOOK like it’s going full speed! Insane!” Diamond replied, “I know. She doesn’t look like she’s fast, so I have to put her up against the others so you can see it compared to them!”
Viewer @Wayfarer shared, “Sighthounds are pretty much the only dog breed with a double suspension gallop (like a cheetah). Until you’ve stood near one in full sprint, it’s hard to grasp just how much faster than regular dogs they are!”
@Becca made us laugh when she said, “Lab is about to call an Uber.” @Jeg Diok added, “Poor lab is in the back! ‘I RETRIEVE THINGS. I DON’T RUN.’ LOL!” @jack cracked us up with, “The lab ain’t made for running, he is just there to snack and keep the mood stable.”
In another video, Diamond shared the actual speeds of the running dogs. You can check it out here.
What is a Sighthound?
In the caption, Diamond wrote, “So you think you’re faster than a sighthound, eh?” We’d never heard the term before and decided to learn more about it.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) explains more about sighthounds, also known as gazehounds, “Bred initially in vast open land, Sighthound breeds pursue prey over long distances by sight rather than scent. Relying on their keen peripheral vision and astounding athleticism, they spot movement and go after their quarry in hot pursuit.”
They describe sighthounds as, “Dignified and sometimes aloof to strangers, sighthounds are sensitive, affectionate, and loyal companions to their owners. Their independent nature often presents training challenges, but with patience, determination, and a sense of humor.”
The AKC recognizes 16 sighthound breeds, including the Afghan hound, Greyhound, Irish wolfhound, Rhodesian ridgeback, and the Whippet, among others.
This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Nov 4, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.