March 30th, 2009, by admin

What Makes A Winning Greyhound?

Greyhound racing is one of the most popular gambling games in the UK. So everybody is on the lookout for an excellent greyhound who is 100% fit. A winning greyhound needs to reach a speed of 70kmph within the first 30 meters and it should be traveling at almost 20 meters per second in the first 250 meters of the race. It should possess great horsepower, the speed of a racing car and excellent cornering dynamics; it should also have manoeuvrability like that of a fighter plane.

It should be able to perform on fast track, normal track, slow track and wet track condition with the same winning ability. The greyhound whose nose first reaches the finishing line is declared as the winner. They normally start racing from about 15 months of age but they are considered to be at their best when they are between 2 to 4 years old.

A winning greyhound has to be exercised regularly according to the guidelines set by the racing authority. A lot of care is taken regarding the diet of the animal and they are regularly checked for malnourishment, parasites or any kind of medical condition by a veterinary doctor. A lot of care, concern, grooming and training is required for you to convert your greyhound into a winning one.

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March 2nd, 2009, by admin

A History of Greyhound Racing

The Greyhound’s origin can be traced back in history - even in ancient history - as evidenced by mural paintings containing images with striking similarity to today’s greyhound breed. This dog breed was believed to have existed more than four hundred years ago, if not longer. The ancient Egyptians use these dogs, especially the pharaohs, [...]

February 27th, 2009, by admin

Greyhound Racing Tracks in the UK

Greyhound racing is an extremely popular sport in the UK. In greyhound racing, the dogs normally chase a lure (artificial rabbit or hare) on a track till they reach the finish line. The winner is the one whose nose reaches the finishing line first; at times a photo finish might become necessary in determining the [...]

February 12th, 2009, by admin

Greyhound Racing as a Sport

Greyhound racing is a very popular sport in some parts of the world. In this kind of race, greyhounds are bred and used instead of horses. The dogs are made to run after bait, which might look real but isn’t, and looks like a hare or rabbit. They run on a specific track until the [...]

January 29th, 2009, by admin

Greyhounds in South Africa

In South Africa dog racing is still in an amateur state. Greyhound racing is still not considered legal in South Africa because it is seen as a gambling sport and gambling is considered immoral according to the authorities of South Africa.
The animal welfare and protection activists are not in favor of legalization of this particular [...]

January 1st, 2009, by admin

Facts and Figures on Greyhound Racing

Greyhounds have been given a lot of respect in many great civilizations. They were mostly adored for their speed, loyalty, grace and stamina. To this day they carry all the traits and hold the same pride and respect in the hearts of people. Greyhounds fit into many roles – they are good racing dogs and [...]