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How many racing greyhounds are there in the UK?

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The registered sector consists of 20 racecourses and approximately 880 trainers, 4,000 kennel staff and 860 racecourse officials. Greyhound owners number 15,000 with approximately 7,000-8,000 greyhounds registered annually for racing.


Is greyhound racing a dying sport?

American greyhound racing is in decline In the United States, greyhound racing is a dying industry. Since GREY2K USA Worldwide began its national campaign in 2001, forty-five American dog tracks have closed or ceased live racing operations.

How many greyhounds are in a race?

The National Greyhound Racing Club (founded 1928), the governing body, established race distances for flat and hurdle races from 230 to 1,200 yards (210 to 1,100 metres). Usually no more than six greyhounds run in a race, which is run on grass.

Is greyhound racing still legal in the UK?

Greyhound racing is only legal in eight countries: UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, USA, Vietnam, China and Mexico, and even in these localities, it's in decline.

How many greyhound flapping tracks are there in the UK?

There are 19 tracks regulated by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB), and 3 independent greyhound tracks (also known as 'flapping' tracks). Which are meant to be overseen by local authorities. The dogs race interchangeably on both sets of tracks.

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