In other countries, particularly Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States greyhound racing is similar to horse racing in that it is part of the gambling industry.Īnimal rights and animal welfare groups have been critical of the welfare of greyhounds in the commercial racing industry for many years which has contributed to the reforms of the industries in recent years.
In many countries, greyhound racing is purely amateur and solely for enjoyment. As with horse racing, greyhound races often allow the public to bet on the outcome. Track racing uses an artificial lure (usually a form of windsock) that travels ahead of the greyhounds on a rail until the greyhounds cross the finish line. There are two forms of greyhound racing, track racing (normally around an oval track) and coursing the latter is now banned in most countries. Greyhound racing is an organized, competitive sport in which greyhounds are raced around a track. For other uses, see Dog racing (disambiguation). For the winter sport, see Sled dog racing. 'Dog race' and 'Dog racing' redirect here.
