dogvs With all the hype from the NFL Combine this past week, here’s a fun statistic comparing these rising football stars to another incredible athlete…man’s best friend. Dogs are natural athletes and can rival some of the world’s greatest humans. To showcase just how amazing they are, let’s take a look at the 40-yard dash from this year’s Combine:

 

40 YARD DASH

2014 NFL Combine – 1st Place

Dri Archer;  5’8”, 173 lbs – 4:26

NFL Combine Record (2008)

Chris Johnson; 5’11”, 195 lbs – 4:24

Jack Russell Terrier

Average Height: 10 – 15 inches

Average Weight: 14 – 18 lbs

40 Yard Dash: 3.79

Recorded at the 2007 Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals, St. Louis, Mo.

As you can see, even with a much smaller build, the Jack Russell Terrier holds its own against the best of the best.

These statistics are from Pro Plan and highlights their commitment to providing advanced nutrition for athletic canines through the Purina Pro Plan SPORT product line.