In 2022, the Shikoku Ken crown went to Fudzisan Naoka Usui at 24.80 mph, up from 24.15 mph the year before, edging Jiki O Toraeru Go Hachidorisou by a whisker (0.21 mph) — the best of 4 ranked. Line the breeds up by their fastest dog and the Shikoku Ken lands 148th out of 240. Behind the leader, the top 4 averaged 23.1 mph.
See full AKC Fast CAT speed rankings — by breed, by year, and all-time — on Dash-Hound.