The next best thing to having an experienced Greyhound owner living with you.br --Joan Belle Isle, President, Greyhound Project pAnyone who reads this book and follows its guidance will have a happier, healthier dog and be a happier, more relaxed dog owner.br --Hal and Karen Hawley, Greyhound Friends Northwestp pThe Greyhound has been celebrated in song and legend for thousands of years. Nowadays, Greyhounds are bred almost exclusively for racing. In the bad old days, prior to the 1980s, dogs that didn't make the grade at the track, and those past their primes, were destroyed. According to official estimates, 60,000 of these noble, mild-mannered dogs were destroyed each year Fortunately, a number of organizations now exist devoted to rescuing these unwanted dogs and placing them in good homes.p pThinking about adopting a retired racing Greyhound Or maybe you're already sharing your life with one of these charming animals. Either way, this friendly guide tells you everything you need