How Do You Breed Greyhounds For Racing?
The greyhound is an ancient breed of dog known for its ability to reach and maintain high speeds while running. The sport of greyhound racing goes back thousands of years as do, presumably, the greyhounds’ bloodlines. If you’re interested in greyhounds and racing, you might want to breed your own dogs for the track. Learn how to read a pedigree and to recognize top bloodlines. Pups from good lines and track-proven ancestors will sell for more than pups from unknown lines and unraced parents. Go to greyhound races and learn who’s who in the sport. Read the race cards and follow the careers of individual dogs that catch your eye, even if you’re not interested in buying them. It will help you gain experience in spotting top dogs. Determine your budget. Add together what you are willing to spend on a dam, stud fees, food, flea control and vet fees for the dam and the litter. Buy the best dam you can find within your price range. It’s better to sacrifice, if you must, on a lower quality sir
