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 in which greyhounds race around a track, typically shaped like an oval. There are two primary forms of greyhound racing: track racing, where dogs pursue an artificial lure around a track, and coursing, which has been prohibited in most countries. In track racing, a mechanical lure, often designed to resemble a windsock, travels along a rail in front of the greyhounds until they reach the finish line. Similar to horse racing, greyhound racing frequently includes public betting on the outcomes of races.

In numerous countries, greyhound racing is regarded as an amateur sport enjoyed for leisure. However, in countries such as Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, it forms a part of the gambling industry. Concerns raised by animal rights and welfare organizations regarding the treatment of greyhounds in commercial racing have prompted reforms in recent years. Furthermore, a greyhound adoption movement, often spearheaded by kennel owners, has arisen to assist retired racing dogs in finding homes as pets, with over 95% of retired greyhounds in the United States being successfully adopted.