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Greyhound racing just turned 100, and says its dogs are fine. But are they?
This year, greyhound racing in Britain turns 100 years old. The first race took place on July 24, 1926, in Manchester , where six dogs chased a mechanical hare around a track.
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Greyhound racing in Britain celebrates its centenary this year, with the first race held on July 24, 1926, in Manchester. That inaugural event featured six dogs chasing a mechanical hare around a track. The Greyhound Board of Great Britain released its 2025 welfare figures, stating that licensed racing "maintains high welfare standards." The report highlights the organization’s ongoing commitment to animal welfare in the sport.
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