Western Greyhound Racing, Inc. - 1950's dated Dog Racing Stock Certificate - Interesting Canine Vignette

Greyhound Racing Stock. Greyhound dog in top right corner. Racing through the title. Unusual, Rare!!! Greyhound racing is a competitive sport where greyhounds race around a track, typically an oval. There are two main types of greyhound racing: track racing, which involves dogs chasing an artificial lure around a track, and coursing, which is now banned in most countries. In track racing, a mechanical lure, often resembling a windsock, moves along a rail ahead of the greyhounds until they cross the finish line. Like horse racing, greyhound racing often involves public betting on race outcomes.

In many countries, greyhound racing is an amateur sport enjoyed for recreation. However, in nations such as Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, it is part of the gambling industry. Concerns from animal rights and welfare groups about the treatment of greyhounds in commercial racing have led to reforms in recent years. Additionally, a greyhound adoption movement, often led by kennel owners, has emerged to help retired racing dogs find homes as pets, with over 95% of retired greyhounds in the United States being successfully adopted.