fastest of the fastest

[dannyboy1 2]

In everyones opinion, what breed would have the fastest top speed, whether it be straight or cross?

[Hob&Jill 258]

EDIT> I thought we were talking dogs

 

Like wilf, I have heard peregin falcons are about as quick as they come. Not thats Im an expert I heard it at the falconry display at a game fair

Edited August 19, 2007 by Hob&Jill

[Guest WILF]

Peregrin Falcon........

[MATTI 34]

Cheetah.

[Guest MOLLY]

Peregrin Falcon........

Definately.

MOLL.

[elma-fudd 0]

found this on the net) The Peregrine Falcon is easily recognizable as distinct from other raptors. It has black feathers on its head, sort of in the pattern of a helmet, with dark feathers around its beak that look kind of like a dark mustache (remember "mutton chops" in the 1970s?) You could say it looks like a "biker" hawk. The feathers on its back are dark, with a bluish cast. The tips of the falcon's wings are very sharply "pointed", making a striking and unique silhouette during flight.

 

 

 

The peregrine is the fastest bird on record reaching horizontal cruising speeds of 65-90 kmh ( 40-55 mph) and not exceeding speeds of 105-110 kmh (65-68 mph). When stooping, the peregrine flies at much greater speeds however, varying from 160-440 kmh (99-273 mph)!

 

Pairs of Peregrines mate for life, usually setting up housekeeping high in the cliffs. Since we're running out of cliffs in Europe and the U.S. Peregrines have taken to building their nests up on top of high rise buildings in large cities. Peregrine nests are called scrapes, or eyries and baby falcons are called eyasses. Although they have a high mortality rate, Peregrines have been known to live as long as 15 years.

now thats fast.