And the extent of that soaring in demand has been shown by the latest registrations statistics from the UK Kennel Club, up nearly 40 per cent from 250,649 in 2020 to 349,013 in 2021.
One of the most ancient breeds of dog, the Saluki is thought to date back to ancient Egypt. With a top speed of 42mph they are the second fastest dog breed. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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With 221 breeds of dog to choose from, it’s best to do your homework before picking your perfect four-legged friend.
It probably comes as no surprise that the fastest breed of all is the Greyhound. They are born to run, although are surprisingly lazy the rest of the time, and have an incredible top speed of 45mph. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
But if you want a pup that will do two laps of the park before more of its canine friends have done one, there are a few dogs you should have at the top of your list.
Here are 12 of the fastest breeds, according to the American Kennel Club.
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The other dog that can register up to 40mph on the canine speedometer is the Vizla. If this Hungarian breed doesn't get plenty of exercise it can become destructive. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
In joint bronze medal position for quickest canine is the Afghan Hound. At top speed they are a blur of fur, running at 40mph. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Dalmations can reach speeds of up to 37mph. Their quick pace came in useful when they were used to run alongside carriages to protect travellers from highwaymen. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Small but speedy, the Jack Russell Terrier rounds out the top five fastest dogs. Bred to be the perfect dog for fox hunting, they can clock speeds of up to 38mph. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Originally from Russia, where they were used as hunting dogs, the Borzoi just loves to run and can reach a speed of 36mph. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Whippet, like their larger Greyhound cousins, are natural racers and can speed along at up to 34mph - perfect for when they were used to hunt rabbits. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Dobermanns were bred as guard dogs, but are no slouches in the velocity department either. A burglar would find it hard to outpace their top speed of 32mph. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Bred to herd livestock, Border Collies have no problem outrunning sheep with a top speed of 30mph. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
With a showdog image that couldn't be further removed from the German Shepherd, the Standard Poodle can also run at up to 30mph. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
One of three dogs that can reach speeds of 30mph, the German Shepherd is a popular service dog - with the police and army putting their pace to good use. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Norfolk farmer Kit Papworth has opened a dog walking park in a meadow near his home - a diversification project which he hopes will lead to new revenues.
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