Anyone Got Racing Dogs (greyhounds)??

gtfpv · 20-09-2006, 01:47 AM

i have an opportunity to go shares in a pup racing greyhound .from 2 winning parents. it will cost $1500 in total for the dog split 9 ways $170 EACH. IT ONLY COSTS 25 BUCKS A WEEK TO KEEP AND TRAIN . + vet bills .
anyone out there with them . anything i need to know ? as i havent owned greyhounds before . ADVICE MOST WELCOME .

DOC · 20-09-2006, 01:51 AM

Hey GT i know its hard to back a winner, will want to be a good dog to cover your $25 a week plus original costs. But you never know.

gtfpv · 20-09-2006, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DOC

Hey GT i know its hard to back a winner, will want to be a good dog to cover your $25 a week plus original costs. But you never know.

THATS $25 DIVIDED BY 9 . sounds too good to be true doesnt it . the cousin of this dog has brought in $1 000 000 in winnings to date .
i dont know about race fees . insurances . extra costs etc etc . i know the trainers take a cut of wwinnings , fair enough as they feed train and keep the dog. but the outings will be fun , going to watch it etc etc .
just dont know if there is any catch .

DOC · 20-09-2006, 02:02 AM

Mate for a few bucks it's a bit of fun. Enjoy

gtfpv · 20-09-2006, 10:04 AM

"bump" !!!!

The Yeti · 20-09-2006, 10:12 AM

I raced a dog once, the bugger beat me but

Dezza · 20-09-2006, 10:51 AM

As my family owns a pair of Whippets (like a greyhound but smaller), I can tell you, they are awesome dogs. Greyhounds have the same personality as whippets (as I know people with greyhounds), and are very quiet and gentle dogs. They are very clean dogs as well. They don't lose much fur. They aren't easy to train though (for example, when you call them, they tend to ignore you), and you should probably get a coat for it as they tend to freeze in cold weather! For greyhound racing, they are required to wear a muzzle, but they aren't vicous at all. Of course, I'm not too sure what's required for the racing side of it, I'm looking at it in terms of looking after it. I reckon, go for it.

MO · 20-09-2006, 10:10 PM

IF you don't know what the rules of the game are run away....do not get involved...the old story, seems too good to be true...then it is.

gtfpv · 21-09-2006, 01:25 AM

tommorow 4 friends in the syndicate are coming over , then we are going to have a look at the pups a friend X WORKMATE greyhound trainer is coming too . the questions will be running thick and thin for this guy . hopefully he'll be able to fill us in on the details , and maybe pick a good healthy dog . or reject them who knows . if i find ouit anything new i'll keep this thread updated . thanks for the replies . if anyone has advice and / or experiance please post . cheers.

gtfpv · 21-09-2006, 04:42 PM

bought the dog its a . 6 months old $1500 10 ways $150 each . we're all very excited . now for training and raring . , should be able to race in about 12 months time.

hamo · 21-09-2006, 05:05 PM

I've known a few people who had dogs. It was fun to go watch and be involved, but they never really made any money out of it. But you might get lucky!