GREYHOUND DOGS

Most people don't realize how cruel and dangerous greyhound dog racing can be.

Whippets, while less familiar to the American public than greyhounds, make excellent pets due to their patient temperaments and playful but gentle natures.

Overlooked in history, Gen. George A. Custer's dogs were a big part of his life. He owned a number of breeds that he hunted with and enjoyed as pets before his life ended in the infamous battle in 1876.

Retired racing Greyhound dogs can make excellent household pets. How do you go about adopting a retired racer and what can you expect once you bring them home?

A general overview of the painful toe pad condition known as greyhound corns.

After their racing careers, retired greyhounds are either adopted or euthanized. Because greyhound racing is still a popular sport, thousands of these dogs pass their speed peak every year and face a grim fate unless they are adopted as pets.

3/8ths of a mile greyhound races are a serious test of a dog's ability to show its speed and still have something left at the end, making 3/8ths one of the betting public's favorite events.

Greyhound marathons cover 7/16ths of a mile, and are possibly the most popular of all greyhound races.

Most greyhound races in America are run at the 5/16ths of a mile distance, where being in the lead means having a distinct advantage.

No other dog in greyhound racing created the uproar that Ozzie The Man did in 2005 and the first half of 2006 before he was injured. Now it appears he is on the verge of a comeback.

There are plenty of places where couples can go to make a date of it and wager on greyhound races. Here are seven tips to having a great time win or lose.

Greyhound racing programs need not look like the Da Vinci Code to those who are new to the sport.

Greyhound tracks employ a greyhound grading system that looks confusing, but once you understand it, it is a piece of cake.

Rocking Ship was the first Irish import to go into the Greyhound Hall of Fame, and was the greatest long distance runner the racing world ever saw.

Feldcrest was a little female greyhound with a big heart, as she won stakes race over three different dictances during greyhound racing's glory days.

Westy Whizzer won a total of 107 races in his three year career, beating the top dogs in the nation on a regular basis. Then he went on to a wonderful career as a leading sire.

Short article for people interested in adopting a retired Greyhound race dog. Useful sites for connecting with people in the state of TN who can help you adopt a dog, instruction on how to care for dogs, how to help rescue efforts.

Retired greyhounds need homes when they are done raing. This article relates where to find greyhound adoption agencies throughout the US, and why the need for them is so great.

Although these ancient dogs were associated with both Egyptian royalty and Bedouin nomadicism, salukis make sharp, noble pets for us modern folk. Don't let your lack of acquaintance with the breed prevent you from exploring saluki adoption.

Retired racing greyhounds make excellent house pets and transition easily from life at the track to life in a home. By having some facts about the retired racers, people may consider them when seeking a family dog.