Greyhound racing is the sixth most (46) spectator sport in the United States. Over the last decade, a growing number of racers have been (47) to spend their retirement household pets, once their racing careers are over.
Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are ava (48) Actually, even champion racers only work until they are about threeand-a half years old. Because greyhounds usually live to be 12 to 15years old, their retirement is much (49) than their racing careers.
People worry that a greyhound will be more (50) (nerve) and active than other breeds and will need a large sp (51) to run. These are false Impressions. Greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners and are (52) . (sufficiency) exercised with a few daily laps around a fenced-in backyard.
Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs, (53) they are very good with children, get along well with other dogs(and usually cats as well), and are (54) (affection)and loyal. They are intelt, well-behaved dogs, usually housebroken in only a few days. A re (55) racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone.