Fastest Malteses — Fast CAT Speed Rankings (2023)

In 2023, the Maltese crown went to Da Vinci Painted It RA CA FCAT ACT1 ACT1J at 14.97 mph, just off 2022's 18.39 mph best — a Maltese mainstay, back in the top five for the 3rd time, clear of the field — the best of 5 ranked. Line the breeds up by their fastest dog and the Maltese lands 249th out of 249. Behind the leader, the top 5 averaged 13.0 mph.

1. #1 Da Vinci Painted It RA CA FCAT ACT1 ACT1J SWN SCA SEA SBA — 14.97 mph
2. #2 MACH2 Rijes Invincible Me CD BN RAE MXG MJG OF FCAT2 ACT1 TKI — 13.80 mph
3. #3 Jodi's Prince Paxton Of Stewart FCAT CGCA CGCU TKI — 13.07 mph
4. #4 Sampson's The First Pride was a Riot CAX FCAT2 — 12.53 mph
5. #5 Avante's Zbrinia Bri Carly's Big Girl RI DCAT ACT1 ACT1J TKN — Bitch — 10.71 mph

See full AKC Fast CAT speed rankings — by breed, by year, and all-time — on Dash-Hound.