A typical day for a harem starts at about six in the morning, when the kennel staff arrive at what is known as the index. This phrase simply describes all the dogs being let out of their cages so that they can go to the bathroom in an enclosed “indian pen”. Most greyhound racing will […]
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No, whippets were not introduced by the ’80s group Devo in the wake of their hit record “Whip It,” though I think these dogs could’ve adorably donned flower pots on their heads in the name of music video art. Whippets, while less familiar to the American public than greyhounds, make excellent pets due to their […]
Wheeling Downs in Wheeling, West Virginia hosted the twelfth race of the 19th Night of Stars program on Saturday, May 12th, where a shocking payoff occured when the three top favorites in the race all ran off the board. The Night of Stars is a twice-a-year event that features the best greyhounds from various dog […]
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Jessica Gates did a great job of imparting important information in her article, “Adopting the Retired Racing Greyhound.” Although Greyhounds are fairly laid-back dogs, there are some things that make them different from other breeds of dogs. Sometimes the difference is life and death to the dog! For instance, Greyhounds can be somewhat trained to […]
After their “professional” racing careers, retired greyhounds are typically either adopted or euthanized. Because greyhound racing is still a popular sport in the United States, thousands of these dogs pass their speed peak every year and face a grim fate unless they are adopted as pets. Most retired greyhounds are between three and five years […]