Greyhound Racing
by mtpp

Comment by Schuff:
mtpp, ignore the haters. Obviously the majority of people liked the shot. You cannot blame the photo for the cruelty of humans. Next we'll have some angry gardeners wondering why we picked a perfectly healthy flower just to photo it. ;)

Message edited by author 2006-08-10 09:15:38.

Greyhound Racing
by mtpp

Comment by dfrenett:

Originally posted by mtpp: Originally posted by dfrenett: @ mtpp and mystopia: Could either (or both) of you comment on the living conditions of most of these dogs during their racing career? Life in a kennel sounds pretty bleak to me. Where I live in Greyhound racing isn't serious sport. All of the dogs were someones pet (mostly young people by the way). So I quess dogs lay on the sofa most of the day. Personally I would buy puppy from legitimate breeder. I trust that in this part of the world they treat dogs well. I think there is more amateur(not so legitimate) breeding FACTORIES for those breeds (little cute ones), that sells like teen spirit. Why isn't anyone concerned about that???

I think a lot of people are concerned about breeding farms. Your photo, however, is called "Greyhound Racing".

Greyhound Racing
by mtpp

Comment by mtpp:

Originally posted by dfrenett: @ mtpp and mystopia: Could either (or both) of you comment on the living conditions of most of these dogs during their racing career? Life in a kennel sounds pretty bleak to me.

Where I live in Greyhound racing isn't serious sport. All of the dogs were someones pet (mostly young people by the way). So I quess dogs lay on the sofa most of the day.

Personally I would buy puppy from legitimate breeder. I trust that in this part of the world they treat dogs well.

I think there is more amateur(not so legitimate) breeding FACTORIES for those breeds (little cute ones), that sells like teen spirit. Why isn't anyone concerned about that???

Greyhound Racing
by mtpp

Comment by dfrenett:
@ mtpp and mystopia:

Could either (or both) of you comment on the living conditions of most of these dogs during their racing career? Life in a kennel sounds pretty bleak to me.

I understand in this case where no money is involved, the dogs would be from pet owners with the dogs living at home with them. Fair enough, but isn't this a different world from 'pro dogs'?

I feel this is a valid point as casual observer (myself included) might not be able to tell the difference between this hobby race and one for money.

Respectfully,

Darren

Greyhound Racing
by mtpp

Comment by dcano:
Should have taken first... Love this shot. Tac sharp... I feel Like I could be winning money... Bravo

Greyhound Racing
by mtpp

Comment by cheegirl:
Fantastic shot, congrats.

Greyhound Racing
by mtpp

Comment by Katmystiry:
The sport is not cruel, some owners of these dogs are. That is why there are greyhound adoption agencies just about everywhere. I am an adopter of a wonderful ex-racer (who looks very much like the brindle on the right of this picture). Strider raced for 2 years before we adopted him straight from the track. He is no worse for the wear and now leads a very quiet and happy life with us, not to mention he is one of the best pets I've ever had the pleasure of living with.

The photo is fantastic and very much deserves a ribbon. Had I voted in this challenge it definately would have gotten a 10 from me!

Originally posted by armin: Completely agree with Spazmo99. They found a guy in the UK who had put down 10000 dogs after they weren't winning any more.

Greyhound Racing
by mtpp

Comment by mtpp:

Originally posted by Spazmo99: A great shot of a cruel sport.

I'm pretty sure that all these dogs are live and well today (even those who had to eat dirt in the race).
Dogs really loved the race ( I don't think they can fake it).
And There was no money involved in the event...although they sold coffee at the office.
It's more of an hobby than sport here.

Message edited by author 2006-08-10 07:51:38.

Greyhound Racing
by mtpp

Comment by dragonlady:
Congratulations on third place finish! Fantastic angle and image, well done.

Greyhound Racing
by mtpp

Comment by armin:
Completely agree with Spazmo99. They found a guy in the UK who had put down 10000 dogs after they weren't winning any more.