Gambling Establishments and Cruelty
A quick bet on the dogs may seem like harmless fun when you simply see a group of dogs looking like they are enjoying themselves but would it make a difference if you knew the reality?
We will give you the facts and leave the decision making to you
On average 7,000 greyhounds are killed each year in Great Britain and Ireland, amounting to approximately 40% of dogs bred for racing.
Greyhounds like any dog, will enjoy freedom, exercise, company, play, and cuddles
So how does a greyhound differ to other breeds of dog and how does this impact on their treatment?
Introduction to the Greyhound breed
The first dog known to exist in history
Once protected by laws that would sentence a person to death if intentionally harmed
The only dog mentioned in the bible
Originally bred to have an athletic physique suited for hunting
They have larger hearts
They have universal blood that match all breeds of dog
They are generally lazy dogs
What's changed
In 1926 Greyhound racing was introduced to the UK by a USA profiteer who had began racing dogs in 1924 after
they were recognised for their ability to run fast whilst chasing a lure
Most people don't know the history of a greyhound and believe they were originally bred to race
They are no longer protected by law - Laws are weak and non enforced
Where their lives were once highly valued, they are now treated as disposable commodities
The connection between the gambling establishments and the mistreatment of greyhounds used for commercial racing
BAGS (Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Services) and BEGS (Bookmakers Evening Greyhound Services)
20 out of 21 greyhound racing tracks race dogs for the gambling establishments
Races are live-streamed to online gambling sites, TV and betting shops.
Photo - Flickr (Mat Walker)
Commercial Greyhound Racing, Doping, Cheating, and Hoarding of Dogs
The Bookmakers formed BAGS racing in 1967
It was initially set up as a not for profit company to provide
an opportunity to show dog racing in licensed Betting shops during the winter afternoons when horse racing was threatened by bad weather.
This later extended to the mornings.
In 1986 a new bill was accepted under conservative government, with deregulation then permitting live racing at betting shops and in 1987 Satellite Information Services (SIS) was formed by major gambling establishments to provide televised (live) races to betting shops.
It was initially set up as a not for profit company to provide
an opportunity to show dog racing in licensed Betting shops during the winter afternoons when horse racing was threatened by bad weather.
This later extended to the mornings.
In 1986 a new bill was accepted under conservative government, with deregulation then permitting live racing at betting shops and in 1987 Satellite Information Services (SIS) was formed by major gambling establishments to provide televised (live) races to betting shops.
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