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Greyhound racing basics

In Egypt the greyhounds were mummified andtrained is also a matter of controversy.
buried with their masters. The EgyptiansWhile some greyhounds are naturally fit to
viewed them as supreme among all animals. Therace, the others lack killer instinct. the
greyhounds also find place in the literarydogs unfit for racing are either killed or
works  of  Shakespeare,  Chaucer  and  Homer.given in laboratories for experimentation. In
certain cases the dogs is starved in order to
In England, greyhound was considered as adevelop in him an impulse to kill the small
status symbol back in 10th century. Onlyanimals  for  food.
noblemen were permitted to hunt with them.
Later, Queen Elizabeth I made rules regardingThe World Greyhound Racing Federation ( WGRF)
the use of greyhounds to chase hares. Inwas established in 1969. it is a non
early 1900s Patrick Owen became the first oneregulatory organization and is dedicated to
to introduce the concept of greyhound racing.providing information and promoting the sport
Later, the first circular track was made innationally and internationally. Various
California  in  1919.nations participate in the Bi- annual World
Greyhound Racing Conference. At the 2003
The greyhounds are kept in the paddock beforeconference the organization has adopted a
the race begins. After the pre race tests andwelfare charter which aims at promoting the
procedures, the greyhounds are put inmental  and  physical well being of the dogs.
individual compartments in the starting box,
called traps. These traps have automatedGreyhound Pets of America is another non
doors. When the race starts the dog is madeprofit organization that finds home to the
to chase a lure. A lure is a mechanicalretired greyhounds. It advices the owners of
device that moves around the track at athese pets how to take care of the greyhounds
considerable distance from the dog. The lureand  helps  it  fit  in  the new environment.
resembles  either  a  bone  or  a  rabbit.
The American Greyhound Council is responsible
After the race, the greyhound is providedfor researching diseases that infect the
with water and an open area to walk. Thegreyhound and providing well trained
winner  is  called  in  the  winner's circle.professional and veterinarians to better take
care of the dogs. It also employs inspectors
The registration and identification ofto  check  any  mistreatment  of  greyhounds.
greyhounds is the duty of the National
Greyhound Association. It is a non profitLike in horse racing, betting in greyhound
organization and carries its work in Northracing is also quite prevalent. The betting
America. Only registered owners can entergame has its own terminology like bookie,
into an exclusive contract with a registeredbeards, quiniela etc. Betting, being a
kennel. These kennel in turn contract withwager can never be foolproof, but one cam
the tracks. The tracks decide the scheduleincrease his chances to win by playing smart.
for  the  race  fro  a  season.For example, a dog with a consistent
performance can be good to bet on. The
There are certain states like California andmedical history and the appearance of the dog
Maine that prohibit greyhound racing. Othercan be another parameter. Success cannot be
States prohibit the use live rabbits andguaranteed in the game of betting, but doing
other small animals as a bait for the dogs ina  little  homework  never  hurts.
the  race.
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