If you are a fan of the Greyhound breed, or are planning on adopting a Greyhound; you will want to know all you can about the breed. You may also find yourself interested in the process of Greyhound Breeding. Most Greyhounds are bred for racing and then adopted out as pets at around three years of age, after they either start to slow down on the track, or get injured during a race.
However, there are a few breeders that breed Greyhounds simply because they love the breed. They will pay close attention to the health history of each dog they consider Breeding, this is not only important to that litter of puppies but also the following litters from those puppies. It is important to breed healthy dogs; otherwise the line can become filled with dogs that have genetic defects.
Special attention is paid to the female before she becomes pregnant, she is checked by a veterinarian to make sure she is in good health to conceive and carry puppies. She will be watched during pregnancy also. Once the puppies are born they will be checked by a veterinarian and given their first shots before they are offered to their new home.