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 10 High-Jumping Hounds: Athletic and Tall

Top jumping dogs can jump nearly 10 feet, beating Javier Sotomayor's 1993 8-foot high jump and Brett Williams' 2019 5'5" standing vertical platform jump world record.

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The Australian Kelpie and Jack Russell Terrier, which can outjump the Australian Shepherd, are among our top 10 highest leaping pets.

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The lean, active, and tireless Australian Kelpie is known for its unmatched jumping skills.

1 Australian Kelpies

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2 Malinois de Belgique

Strong, smart, and industrious, the Belgian Malinois. Law enforcement and crisis aid use them because they climb high surfaces and are smart.

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Border Collies are loved globally. After a long day, this smart workaholic likes cuddling with family.

3 Border Collie

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4 German Shepherd

The German Shepherd is the best all-around worker due to its courage and loyalty.

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Greyhounds sprint, not leap. Aerodynamic skulls and shock-absorbing feet made greyhounds fast. Five feet.

5 The Greyhound Comes

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6 Jack Russell Terrier

Although tiny, the Jack Russell Terrier is powerful and bouncy! These lively dogs were originally bred for fox chasing in England.

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Australian Shepherds are smart stock dogs that can outwit novice owners. They love frisbee and can leap up to four feet.

7 Australian Shepherd

Hungary's famed hunting dog, the Vizsla, is energetic and muscular. Due to their trainability, these affable dogs are popular in dog sports.

8 Vizsla

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9 Weimaraner

Families and hunters love the "Gray Ghost" Weimaraner, a pleasant, obedient, and active dog.

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The only difference between a Whippet and a Greyhound is size.

10 Whippet

Top 10 High-Jumping Hounds: Impressive Heights and Athletics