All dogs run at different speeds depending not only on their breed, but also on their individual health, physical well being or limitations, age and level of fitness. Slower dog breeds tend to have shorter legs and be heavier as far as musculature and bone density.
The slowest of all of the dog breeds are:
- Basset Hounds, who can run between 5-10 miles per hour
- Pugs, who can run between 5-10 miles per hour
- Shih Tzus, which can run around 6 miles per hour
- Chihuahuas, who can reach speeds between 5-10 miles per hour
- Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgis, with a top speed under 10 miles per hour
- Pekingese dogs, who run under 10 miles per hour
- Japanese Chins, who reach speeds under 10 miles per hour
- Toy Poodles, with a top speed of around 10 miles per hour
- Bulldogs, who run under 15 miles per hour
So there you have it. Basset Hounds and Pugs are the slowest dogs in the world on average.
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