Why do greyhounds they wear muzzles? Are they mean or high-strung?
Greyhounds wear muzzles during a race for two reasons. 1) The muzzles enable race officials determine the outcome of a photo-finish race. A photo-finish race is one in which two hounds appear to have crossed the finish line at the same time. The muzzle, because of its colours and construction, allows the officials to use a photo and see which greyhounds nose passed the finish line first. 2) The muzzles protects the greyhounds from injury during the excitement of the race, because greyhounds can be very competitive while on the track. Despite their competitive nature, greyhounds are usually very gentle and docile creatures in the home.
