Race Cars Not Dogs

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Dog racing was introduced in the 1920s as an animal-racing sport similar to horse-racing for entertainment and sports gambling. Greyhounds are the main dog breed used in dog racing along with other sighthounds, and there are ethical arguments against the industry. There are concerns about the original practice of slaughtering rabbits to lure the dogs, treatment of the hounds, the use of animals for entertainment, and early retirement of the racing dogs.

There were quickly many animal rights and animal welfare groups advocating for ethical treatment for the hounds. This has led to many changes in the practice, such as adoption programs for retired racing dogs, regulation of the industry, and medical treatment for the hounds.