Why do Greyhounds wear muzzles while racing?
Greyhounds wear muzzles while racing to identify themselves so racing officials can determine the outcome of a photo finish race, and to protect them from injuring themselves or one another during the excitement of the chase. They do not need to be muzzled in a home environment, since they are gentle and docile by nature.
Greyhounds wear muzzles while racing to identify themselves so racing officials can determine the outcome of a photo finish and to protect themselves from injury. The only time your retired racer would need to wear a muzzle is when they are running and playing with other greyhounds. Greyhounds have very thin skin and a playful nip can cause skin tears. The muzzles help prevent these play injuries.
