Some trainers may elect to bring certain 'well bred pups' on slowly at first, deliberately keep them back, wrap them in cotton wool perhaps and then introduce them fresh in the spring from a winter's break, in order to get them fully fit and ready for the 'Puppy Opens' held later in the summer months.
These raw lightly raced greyhounds are open to much improvement over the following weeks and months, as they possess good racing potential, which is always considered a good sign when predicting future race winners!
However, 'greyhound pups' frequently run a little 'green' and race inconsistently, as obviously young puppies are still learning to win dog races.
The age at which a greyhound reaches it's prime can vary enormously. It's generally thought a dog's best age is between 30 - 36 months, although I beleive some peak much earlier, between 21 - 30 months and consider this to be the perfect age for backing dogs over sprints and middle-distances.
Although bitches may take a little longer to reach their full potential. More experienced dogs between 36 - 48 months old will be competing in their second or third racing season. These dogs are more battle hardened to the regular hustle and bustle of racing and remarkably produce very consistent performances, illustrated by the close proximity of their recorded times.
Open class 'Marathon bitches' it is said often improve their performances in their second season of racing over these extended distances! All veterans over 48 months old will be approaching the twilight of their careers and many will sadly be retired. The standard litter was 6. Because the rescue of farm dogs is rare, the majority of these dogs are presumed dead. During this same period about , greyhounds were adopted and approximately 56, are racing or living on breeding or training farms.
This indicates possibly , greyhounds have died in this year period. The decline in profit in the racing business has led to a sharp reduction in greyhounds bred in the past 15 years; from 40, to 20, Statistics for indicate 24, greyhounds were born.
Approximately 14, were adopted. The average racetrack needs dogs which are continually replacing greyhounds that grade-off due to injury, age or poor performance.
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to see your results after entering your search criteria and clicking the search icon. History and Racing Data The greyhound has been in existence for over 4, years as a pet and a hunter.
Those that race are only looking at years of real racing. During which they are subject to rigorous training and many injuries. After they retire they are given few options. They are euthanized, used for breeding, or put up for adoption. The latter option gives these racing dogs an opportunity for a normal life. A greyhound is known as an active dog, a lover of running. Today, there are those trying to stop the sport. Although, there are still seven states where the sport is still open for business.
So what can concerned persons do for the cause. Join the fight against legal racetracks. If you are a lover of dogs, consider adopting a retired greyhound. They make great family dogs.
Also, inform others of this malpractice. Above all things, do not take part in attending racetrack events or gambling. Greyhound racing has a long controversial history. There is one undeniable fact however, these dogs deserve a life of free running.
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