Most have great dog body language skills and play well with other greyhounds because of this upbringing. This allows tracks to have 100s of dogs running at one time and allows dogs that aren't the fastest to still have long racing careers and win races. We get a few greyhounds that never make it to the race track because they show no interest in racing. With their thin skin, even rough play, can leave a gash and a multiple dog fight is catastrophic. Few racers, race more than a total of 1 hour in their entire career. Retirement doesn't mean they didn't want to chase the lure, just that they weren't as fast as the other dogs. Because they are so calm and walk up to people politely, instead of jumping on people and acting crazy, people often assume that they aren't friendly. The name has nothing to do with the greyhound's color. Most greyhounds today can trace their bloodlines directly back to greyhounds bred in England in the early 1800's. Most greyhounds are good with WELL BEHAVED children. No. Research done by Dr. James Serpell, indicates that Greyhounds are the least aggressive breed of dog though. 100% of donations support our mission to end dog racing, pass greyhound protection laws and promote greyhound adoption. Most have greyhound pets of their own at home and love the breed. Frequently Asked Questions and Myths About Greyhounds: No. Next page: Choosing a Greyhound, Greyhound Crossroads 314 Sample Rd, Greenwood, SC 29649 (864) 995-3112, Problems with the website? Occasionally we get one out of a breeding program that is older. Are most greyhounds euthanized when retired? See the above answer. This was the lowest score given out of the 33 breeds studied. They are born on a farm in an indoor climate controlled kennel with access to the outdoors. New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD BY GREY2K USA WORLDWIDE THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. Greyhounds are awfully big, do they make good indoor dogs? Greyhounds arrived in the Americas with Christopher Columbus. If the dog really doesn't have the speed or drive to be successful at any track at any level, they are finally retired. Racing greyhounds don't have jockeys, they are free to stop running at any time during a race. Are greyhounds trained not to sit at the track? Paintings of greyhound type dogs can be found in the pyramids. No. Males are in the bottom crates. Racers are fed a combination of raw meat, kibble and vitamin supplements and are fed individually in their crates. Any injury or abuse would slow the dog down and the owner and trainer would make no money. Only greyhoundsthat are exceptionally focused and keen on the lure will win a race. Arkansas will close their only track in 2022, leaving just a few tracks open in a few other states. If a dog doesn't do well at a faster track, it may be moved to a mid level track that pays a bit less, with competition that isn't as stiff. On top of your initial outlay, you can expect to spend around $5,000 in expenses getting your greyhound to the racetrack. In fact, to be a successful racer they must be raised in long 50 to 100 yard dog runs that encourage them to run and race each other (see photo below). If you notice any inaccurate content on this page or anywhere on the website, please report ithere, Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) (Formerly RADB), Response to Ministerial Statement of Expectations, 3 to 14 months: Rearing @ $60 per week for 48 weeks, 14 to 16 Months: Breaking-in fees for a period of 4 6 weeks @ $100 $120 per week, 16 to 17 months: Spelling @ $60 per week for 8 weeks, 18-20 months: Pre-training @ $100 per week for 12 weeks. The discrepancy amounted to 8,422 puppies that were not accounted for, effectively becoming disappeared puppies. Most of those are now closed and the last few will close December of 2020. Because they aren't placing in races and aren't making money, or rarely, because they have an injury. Greyhounds learn to stand quietly for handling, nail trims, massages and vet checks because they are checked over before and after EVERY race. Do greyhounds really make great pets? Yes! We got most of our retired racers from Florida, since that is where most tracks in the US are located. Most greyhounds will gladly chase a lure with enthusiasm long after they retire and even into old age, if given the opportunity. The content on this page was accurate at the time of publishing. No. The races are typically 5/16th of a mile and take about 30 seconds to run, but there are some races that are slightly longer. Because GREY2K USA lobbies for greyhound legislation, contributions are not tax deductible. (Greyhound-Data), Ireland breeds thousands of greyhounds every year to race. What type of training do greyhounds get at the track? Greyhounds have an average of $3500 invested in them by the time they reach the race track. Sadly we lose retirees every year that overheat just playing in their own backyard for too long. Muzzles help determine the winner in photo finishes. Kiowa Sweet Trey, for example, has produced over 16,000 puppies and that number is still going up. The dog you adopt will still be young and will still want to chase and run sometimes. Each year, some 6,000 excess Irish greyhounds are known to be culled. Because of racing and being bred to be athletes, greyhounds have very healthy hearts and rarely die of heart issues. If a dog fails to place in 4 races in a row it will just move down to a lower level of racing. The Greyhound scored 1.08 on his doggie aggression index. Alabama just closed their one remaining track too. Below is a reasonable estimation of the breakdown of expenses across the journey: Estimate total: $7,060 One of the real pluses for greyhound ownership is that once your greyhound is racing there are usually no on-going training fees. Most have greyhound pets of their own at home and love the breed. We test our greyhounds withcats and small dogs. This encourages them to race each other up and down all day and builds strong bones and muscle necessary for racing. The reason we tell people not to let them off leash in an unfenced area is because they want to run and WILL chase a plastic bag as it blows across the street or a squirrel in your neighbor's yard. Fortunately the number of true rescue greyhounds we come across are few and far between. Doing a bit of research into successful bloodlines, or getting advice from people who follow the success of various breeding combinations, can help you identify pups that are well-bred and should have a better than average chance of winning races. It is pretty easy to tell if a dog has been abused, a dog that has been abused may be afraid of men and sticks for instance (the things that actually hurt him). Only a few thousand greyhounds were bred in the last year which will not come close to meeting the demand from adopters. They became very popular later as the midwest was settled to keep the jack rabbit population under control. Not every dog is fast enough to compete in the A races, but these levels allow even slower dogs to have a race career running against other slower dogs. Most are very needy and follow their owners around, but a few are happier being a wallflower and not being part of the activity. Yes they make great pets! Florida, where the majority of the tracks were has already closed most of its tracks with the remainder of tracks closing in December of 2020. If a dog gets too excitable with stuffed toys and may accidentally hurt a child trying to get a toy or even is just big and activeand might accidentally knock small children down, we give them an "older children only" rating. Puppies also need to be introduced to new sights and sounds - things like riding in vehicles, buildings, different flooring, stairs, cats, small dogs, city traffic etc. They require a large fenced yard and an owner that is willing to supervise at all times and committed to draining their endless energy every day with hours of play and exercise. You just have to be a fun and interesting trainer to keep their attention and keep lessons short so they don't get tired and bored. Fortunately there are ways to let your greyhound chase a lure even after retirement,see our lure coursing page for more information. Sadly, nearly all the abuse cases we have seen, have been at the hands of adopters that have neglected, starved, refused to give needed vet care or allowed their greyhound to become dangerously obese. Read more: When they are older they are moved with their mother and littemates to a large outdoor run. High level tracks pay a lot, so only the fastest dogs with the most potential are invited to race there. The Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC) is an independent industry regulator established in 2017. Either way they are a very ancient breed that Homer talked about in, Where the greyhound got its name is unknown. Overbreeding and euthanasia of healthy dogs is still one of the industrys biggest challenges. Greyhounds have a very short, single layer coat so shed less than most breeds. Illinois: Contracts and reports regarding GREY2K USA Worldwide are on file with the Illinois Attorney General. Young greyhounds start in schooling races then go into maiden races (for dogs that have never won a race). Racers that show any aggression towards other racers during a race are banned from the track. It is nearly impossibleto force them to do anything. What is their racing life like? Buying a greyhound as a pup can be a rewarding experience as in most cases you can have a hands-on involvement as your greyhound grows and you will have the chance to develop a close bond with your dog. Racing greyhounds receive tattoos in both ears as puppies. A key issue to emerge from the 2016 inquiry was the euthanasia of healthy greyhounds. Each dog only races once every 3 to 5 days. Privacy Notice: It is against our policy to share, rent, sell or make our supporters' or volunteers' names or other information available to third parties. Nearly all adoption groups have long waiting lists of adopters and many have already shut down due to the lack of greyhounds in the last couple of years. No, see the answer above. Greyhounds dont have much of a doggy odor so rarely need baths. Once they are in the climate controlled race track kennel environment their hair sheds out and their body gets used to the temperature. When they win a maiden race they go up into D level races. There are two levels of crates. Forcing a greyhound to retire from chasing a lure, is like refusing to throw a ball for a retriever because it "needs to retire" after 30 to 150 good retrieves. They are NOT house trained and have never been in a home in most cases. Are greyhounds good with children? Aren't they high strung and aloof? Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of GREY2K USA Worldwide may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of States office by calling 1-888-236-6167 (in MS) or 1-601-359-1350. Most greyhounds LOVE to run and chase more than anything. A lifespan tracking approach will cost money. There is no set age for retirement, and there are a few dogs that race as 6 year olds, but most slow too much to be competitive long before then. REGISTRATION IN THE ABOVE STATES DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Greyhound racing as we know it developed in the early 1900s. No, they are usually only 2 to 5 years old. While at these breeding facilities, dogs are often kept outside, in large dirt pens with minimal shelter. Not every dog is fast enough to compete in the A races, but these levels allow even slower dogs to have a race career running against other slower dogs. This allows tracks to have 100s of dogs running at one time and allows dogs that aren't the fastest to still have long racing careers and win races. It also called for a target date for achieving zero unnecessary euthanasia, saying this should be considered in two years, informed by more robust data. They will eventually be weaned, but often the mother is allowed to stay with the pups as long as she wants to, after weaning. As you can imagine that term can be offensive to the people that spend their lives raising and caring for greyhounds before arranging for us to get them. If your pup is going to be reared by someone else, regular visits to spend time with your pup is recommended and encouraged. There are many of these racing kennels at each track. The best racers may be bred before retiring to pet homes, so some of those are not available until they are older dogs. Alabama closed their last track in April of 2020. Trainers work with racers because they enjoy working with dogs. Most love to stay in touch with their dog's adoptive owner and keep up with their retired life. They go out at exactly the same times every day with a group of dogs, sohave never learned to ask to go outside. Virginia: A financial statement is available from the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs, P.O. Pups available for adoption are very rare and are quickly snapped up by adoption volunteers and never available to the public. At 15 to 18 months the litter is sent to the race track, often still together. Any time you have 70 dogs, that may or may not know each other, in one room you are bound to have disagreements. They can be identified by these tattoos by a phone call to the National Greyhound Association. Greyhounds have a unique upbringing. In some cases, racing greyhounds can be rehomed. Anything the puppy is not exposed to in this first 3 months of life can make it uncomfortable and fearful the rest of its life. They live in large crates in indoor, climate controlled, racing kennels. If they don't want to run, they are simply retired. document.write((new Date()).getFullYear()); GREY2K USA Worldwide, RT Investigates: Greyhounds Running For Their Lives, Almost 6,000 greyhounds killed in Ireland every year, new RT documentary reveals, Thousands of greyhounds 'culled each year' for not being fast enough. Watching your greyhound grow from a tiny pup into a racing athlete is also a wonderful journey, and the more time you can commit to getting to know your pup the better. Putting a greyhound that has been in a climate controlled environment back outside suddenly in extreme temperatures can cause death. Some females that have great bloodlines may be bred even if they aren't great racers. Where the greyhound got its name is unknown. We have had greyhounds that were able to be placed with birds, chickens, goats and even rabbits. Anyone caught using live animals will be banned from the sport for life. One of the reasons we think greyhounds make the best pets is because of all the handling by people that they DO get as puppies. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of GREY2K USA Worldwide may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999, or 1-717-783-1720. In the year to June 2019, NSWs Greyhound Adoption Program reported rehoming 729 greyhounds. These dogs were treated with reverence by ancient Egyptions and highly regarded by other cultures in the Middle East and were sometimes mummified with their owners. Most nap all day, so definitely aren't high strung. Greyhound puppies are much different than the calm, laid back, lazy adults. The girls and boys go out separately because they are not spayed or neutered. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. Greyhound puppies raised as pets in small backyards and homes, without access to this type of running, are not muscled and strong enough to be able to race safely. Greyhounds are crate trained, they learn which crate is theirs and to go to it and wait to be let in. There is also evidence that some greyhound puppies disappear from record. Gray is a rare color for a greyhound. GWIC reports indicate it is working on these tracking issues. This was the lowest score given out of the 33 breeds studied. They are also very lazy and seem to have a "what's in it for me?" According to GWIC figures for the year to June 2019, there were: The difference in the number of greyhounds leaving the industry and those entering (as puppies) was 1,480 greyhounds. The NSW government accepted the recommendation. Trainers and owners only make money when the dogs place 1st through 4th in a race. Each meal is carefully weighed, and each dog is fed individually in its own crate, because racers have to stay within 1.5 lbs of their set racing weight. Previous page: Road to Adoption Even if a racer isn't that fast it can still be competitive at some level. Probably not. Even if a racer isn't that fast it can still be competitive at some level. Most are very intelligent and will learn things that are important to them, like when dinner time is and where the treats are kept, very quickly. Most trainers in Victoria operate on a 50/50 deal, where they cover all of the regular upkeep expenses related to the greyhound (food, blood tests, trials, vet and chiropractic visits) in exchange for half of any prize money your greyhound wins. If a dog has had a bad experience with a child (it happens much too frequently) and is afraid of or just chooses to avoid kids, we will also say it needs a home without small kids. Because of their upbringing they tend to be better socialized and more at ease in a variety of settings than the average house pet. Such a scheme will come with a financial cost, but is the only way to assure the public the greyhound racing industry has truly reformed. No. Some owners like to retire their older racers automatically as they near their 5th birthday even if they are still racing well and winning. Greyhound farms have these long runs or even larger pens for each litter. Each dog has its' own apartment. Either way they are a very ancient breed that Homer talked about inThe Odyssey. Greyhounds were not bred to look to people for guidance when they work, however, like a retriever or a herding dog. Like any dog, they may growl to let you know they don't like something or as a warning. It may also have been derived from the term gazehound - a dog that hunts by sight. Racing has many levels. They do NOT chase live animals at the track and live animals aren't allowed to be used in training either. Because of their gentle, calm disposition most greyhounds make excellent therapy dogs. They are greyhounds that come out of bad, abusive or neglectful pet homes and greyhounds that were abandoned by their pet owners at shelters. We also took dogs from Alabama but that track closed in April of 2020. (Greyhound-Data), Irish greyhounds bred to be sold into dog racing. Young greyhounds start in schooling races then go into maiden races (for dogs that have never won a race). Why are the dogs retired? There is only racing in a few US states now. A larger litter may be put into two adjoining runs as they get older. Most greyhound owners and trainers have many of their racers as pets at home but they can't keep every greyhound. Most of the tracks are in Florida and that is where we get the majority of our dogs. Where do you get greyhounds? Because of the value of these dogs, owners look for trainers that will take the best care of their dogs, so that they will run well. We consider true rescues to be greyhounds that are starving, sick, uncared for and in danger. Females usually have only one litter a year and most owners retired the female after 3 or 4 litters. Is it true that greyhounds can't sit? (Ray Wong). For many reasons. GREY2K USA Worldwide is a non-profit 501(c)4 advocacy organization located at 7 Central Street, Arlington, Massachusetts 02476. Although most greyhounds are very social because of the handling they got as puppies and as adults, a few don't get that. There were only 6,000 greyhounds bred last year and that number continues to fall fast. We have a shortage of greyhounds. Greyhounds were also used then and are still bred in some areas, to hunt and kill coyotes. No! Yes. When each dog has over $3500 invested in it before it even starts racing, each owner works very hard to find a place for it to race before deciding to retire it. Never! Alexandra McEwan sits on the Animal Welfare and Ethics Committee for the Lost Dogs' Home, Melbourne, Victoria. They do NOT learn any commands like sit, down, stay, come or heel at the track. Only from abusive pet owners or shelters, NOT from race tracks, racing owners or racing greyhound farms. The best racers retire at 4 or 5 when they begin to slow down and the ones that race the longest may only run 150 to 200 races total. Many say the middle east perhaps as long as 8,000 years ago. It could derived from the Saxon words. 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