If youβve been thinking about getting a new dog then youβre not alone β Kennel Club figures show that the number of people looking for puppies has surged to record levels in the last few years.
Around one-in-three UK households now contain at least one four-legged friend of the canine persuasion.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, thereβs plenty of thinking to do before you select your familyβs latest four-legged addition β whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
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Thereβs even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Corenβs book βThe Intelligence of Dogsβ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
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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