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Greyhound racing facts for kids

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Greyhound racing is a sport in which greyhounds compete in a race around a track. The dogs chase a mechanical stuffed toy. It is a gambling sport. Animal groups such as PETA are unhappy about the way the dogs are treated.

Images for kids

  • JASDogRace

    Several greyhounds before a race

  • Greyhound Racing 2 amk

    Greyhound during a race

  • Greyhound racing turn

    Greyhounds rounding a turn on a track

  • Greyhound right ear tattoo

    Ear tattoo on an American racing greyhound. Ear tattoos are used for identification of dogs during their racing careers.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Carrera de galgos para niños

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