Our industry mission statement:

'Greyhound Racing Victoria will actively manage, promote and develop a vibrant industry to ensure expansion and future wagering growth to maximize opportunities and returns for all participants'.

The purpose of this document is to provide some active information for prospective owners. Most of this information has been gathered from our valued industry members who have experienced the joy of owning a greyhound and the unforgettable thrill of winning.

People have raced greyhounds for about 150 years but realistically it is only over the past few decades that our sport has become accessible to just about anyone. The future of our sport depends upon newcomers like yourself becoming involved. There are many fine trainers in greyhound racing who actively encourage new participation on an individual or syndication basis.

In most cases, new participation is determined by the availability of finances, so with this in mind, the following information is provided to cater for all pocket sizes. The cost of greyhound puppies varies immensely but as a generality the old adage you get what you pay for applies. We have however witnessed examples of high priced greyhounds exhibiting average ability and some relatively low cost purchases that have provided bonanza packages.

No matter what the outcome, the participation is what counts. No owner loses the thrill of competition at any level. All owners can quite easily imagine the TOPGUN presentation rug fitting neatly on their three month old puppy. In recommending ownership of a greyhound to you I hope that one day you will share in the exhilarating experience that money cannot buy when surrounded by your friends as your greyhound is first past the post.

J.R. STEPHENS - Chief Executive Officer

FURTHER INFORMATION


The eDog tracker email is a function allowing you to key in the details of your greyhound or any other greyhound you know of, then each time these greyhounds are drawn into a race you will receive an automatic email displaying the race field in boxdraw order.

The Watchdog form guides will provide you with a comprehensive guide to the entire race meeting as well as selections and individual comments for each greyhound. These guides are available free from our website.
The above services will be beneficial to you as an owner. The website does feature many other services which you may like to explore. If you experience any difficulties finding or using a service please do not hesitate to contact GRV during office hours.   

GREYHOUND ADOPTION PROGRAM

The Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) is an initiative of GRV dedicated to finding homes for greyhounds no longer suitable for racing. While many greyhounds become available for adoption each year, misconceptions about the breed deter people from owning them as pets.

As greyhounds have a passion for chasing, sometimes people make the assumption that greyhounds are aggressive. This myth could not be further from the truth. Each greyhound that enters GAP is cared for by a foster carer for a period of six to eight weeks in order to expose them to as many different experiences as possible (eg. cats, children, small animals etc.).

GAP greyhounds are desexed, wormed, vaccinated and heartworm tested; an adoption fee exists only to recover some of these costs.

GRV have purchased a 40 acre property based in Seymour, North of Melbourne. This property will service the existing GAP program with the objective of increasing the number of adoptees and fast tracking the adoption process. The property also holds a 100 dog and cat boarding kennel.

For a comprehensive information kit on the GRV GAP Program, please phone: (03) 5799 0166. It is also highly recommended to consider keeping your greyhound as a pet after the completion of their racing career.

CLUB REFERENCE

All greyhound racing tracks have facilities available to patrons. For further information on facilities available contact your local club.