In 2016, the Irish Wolfhound crown went to Ashling Rosheen Of Cu Roi Kent at 24.56 mph, clear of the field — the best of 4 ranked. Line the breeds up by their fastest dog and the Irish Wolfhound lands 69th out of 134. Behind the leader, the top 4 averaged 20.4 mph.
See full AKC Fast CAT speed rankings — by breed, by year, and all-time — on Dash-Hound.