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Post by *Ja$@N* on Dec 30, 2005 18:20:33 GMT -5
Do you race Greyhounds?
If you do what is it like,is it hard work?
Expensive?
Do you agree with it?
Tell us all here.
Jason Edit:Bad spelling,i was tired when i first did it,lol.
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Post by robinw on Dec 30, 2005 18:27:35 GMT -5
i would never race greyhounds. i think it is a nasty industry that historically has little regard for the welfare of the dogs (i mean that in a historical sense, i realize that is not always the casse and that there are many good people in the industry). too many injuries and unwanted dogs at the end of their racing career.
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Post by dad2paisley on Dec 30, 2005 18:29:54 GMT -5
Yes, ours are retired racers. Zeus,Milky had a short career. Suzy raced very well, she won her last race before she retired. Our late Annie was also a great racer and had many duels that she won.
It is an awesome site to watch them race. #grey1#
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Post by hounddog on Dec 30, 2005 18:30:12 GMT -5
I race my greyhounds to the couch every evening. They usually win.
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Post by dad2paisley on Dec 30, 2005 18:30:57 GMT -5
#laughing#
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Post by Sighthound Fan on Dec 30, 2005 20:11:31 GMT -5
Lol. I agree with robinw though, I don't agree with racing, too many evil things happen at the end of a dog's racing life (Jason to hear more about this go to www.greyhoundaction.co.uk) |
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Post by dvsgryhnd on Dec 30, 2005 23:47:36 GMT -5
Do you race Greyhound? If you what is it like,is it hard work? Expensive? Tell us all here. I used to race greyhounds. If you do it properly, it is very expensive and a lot of hard work, it is a lifestyle. You do not get sick days or holidays off, the dogs needs come first, before family or yourself. If you're sick, you drag yourself into work, if it's snowing, you drive in it or stay at the kennel all day. You have no life outside of the kennel. But, being around the dogs all day makes it worthwhile. They are such wonderful dogs and to be surrounded by so many at one time is great. They make you feel like you are the greatest person in the world. I hope that sheds some light on it for you. |
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Post by dad2paisley on Dec 31, 2005 0:00:34 GMT -5
Yes, it's hard work but very rewarding. That is what Trish and I want to do. Start our own boarding kennel. If we could only find one for sale in MD or a near by state.
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Post by dvsgryhnd on Dec 31, 2005 0:37:31 GMT -5
Yes, it's hard work but very rewarding. That is what Trish and I want to do. Start our own boarding kennel. If we could only find one for sale in MD or a near by state. You could consider building one. It would probaly cost about the same and you could have it done the way you want it. A friend of mine has turned his kennel into a boarding kennel. He only has a few race dogs now, so adoption groups use his kennel for their dogs. There are two different groups who use his kennel. And a lot of people who go on vacation, like the fact that it is an all grey kennel, with runs for the younger or healthier dogs to enjoy while mom and dad are gone. The dogs love it. |
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Post by *Ja$@N* on Dec 31, 2005 7:10:41 GMT -5
There are a lot of different opinions on this and i'll open a poll on the subject.
Some interesting stories here.
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Post by jettcricket on Dec 31, 2005 12:53:24 GMT -5
Lol. I agree with robinw though, I don't agree with racing, too many evil things happen at the end of a dog's racing life (Jason to hear more about this go to www.greyhoundaction.co.uk) Oh, geez....that is so sad. Those poor babies. What I like to do to get my hands on them. Evil, heartless bastards. |
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Post by Sighthound Fan on Dec 31, 2005 15:41:51 GMT -5
Sadly this is a common occurence in the UK
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Post by robinw on Dec 31, 2005 16:05:20 GMT -5
Do you race Greyhound? If you what is it like,is it hard work? Expensive? Tell us all here. I used to race greyhounds. If you do it properly, it is very expensive and a lot of hard work, it is a lifestyle. You do not get sick days or holidays off, the dogs needs come first, before family or yourself. If you're sick, you drag yourself into work, if it's snowing, you drive in it or stay at the kennel all day. You have no life outside of the kennel. But, being around the dogs all day makes it worthwhile. They are such wonderful dogs and to be surrounded by so many at one time is great. They make you feel like you are the greatest person in the world. I hope that sheds some light on it for you. denise, if everybody was like you i wouldn't have a problem with racing :) |
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Post by galty on Dec 31, 2005 16:11:56 GMT -5
Sadly this is a common occurence in the UK Have to disagree with you on this. Will admit to Rusty(racing people regonised the dog right away and shoped the BASTARD) Any others that you can lay at the door of the UK racing industry. |
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Post by Sighthound Fan on Dec 31, 2005 16:44:52 GMT -5
I am constantly hearing stories of Greyhound cruelty in the UK from racing, I can't believe you don't too
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