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By eHow Pets Editor
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The greyhound is an ancient breed of dog known for its ability to reach and maintain high speeds while running. The sport of greyhound racing goes back thousands of years as do, presumably, the greyhounds' bloodlines. If you're interested in greyhounds and racing, you might want to breed your own dogs for the track.
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Meri said
on 7/5/2008 I am sad to think that an eHow editor would be condoning this type of behavior. We adopted a retired greyhound. She was a sweet dog but was never "right" with the world. She had been robbed of her puppyhood and even though she was no longer required to live in a tiny cage she did not know how to adjust so she created an invisible cage. She kept herself in her space unless she needed to go outside. It is not right to breed animals for human pleasure. It is not fair to the animals.
lacefullone said
on 4/14/2008 You mention nothing about culling- it's an industry staple. You have to KILL PUPPIES in this "sport"
I agree with the other comments, a pets editor helping people to abuse animals- it's revolting!
fearlessfox said
on 10/22/2007 I happen to agree with Melissa in that the Greyhounds bred for racing are inevitably bred to be destroyed when retired before their time and only after a hellish existence in a crate and on tracks!
Next, how does an "editor" for eHow even get published with so many typos and mispellings?? Especially with spellcheck everywhere in the submission form! I thought these things had to be "screened"? I know mine was.
MK, no one should encourage any dog breeding until America gets its euthenasia horror under control! We all need to be responsible and accountable for our "love" of dogs and where it has ended up!! I personally am owned by 2 little rescued dogs, because I can't afford to care for more, and they are both neutered/spayed, microchipped, on heartworm preventative, with current vaccinations!
melmkeshlear said
on 7/27/2007 This information on Grayhounds can be the same for any breed except some breeds will cost more and most good breeders wont sell a beginner a dog- just because they want to protect their lines from being sold to pet breeders that just produce - why would anyone who loved their breed want to risk a newbie selling to someone irresponsible. I dont give papers to pet people till they send me proof of the spay/nueter of the dog I sold them. I spend so much time talking to a possible owner and then keep contact as much as possible. My dogs are better then most and I do breed for the health and temperament of the dog as well as show in conformation, obediance, rally, agility, therapy dog, Earthdog , Fieldtrials and tracking.
No one can control what someone else does with their own dogs but you can educate and bring people along with kindness and answer questions. Change happens
slowly.MK
melmkeshlear said
on 7/27/2007 This information may lead a person to buy a good quality grayhound and then proceed onto doing other fun things with their dogs. Like agility, obediance, rally or conformation. Grayhounds clubs have mock races where they time the dog on a course using a plastic bag that is drug in front of the dog at lightning speed. Its fun for the dog owner. Grayhounds are beautiful dogs with eligance and grace.
I think most beginners would probally hang up the puppy hat after one litter- it is alot of work and you just dont make any money unless you have connections in the clubs or you sell them young and dont do anything for them. Most breeders want their little pups to go out healthy and socialized so good breeders will do what is neccessary to achieve that.
It is best if you have a mentor in this kind of enterprise otherwise you are just going to be labeled as a irresponsible breeder.Mel