Why do retired greyhounds wear muzzles?

Greyhounds have paper-thin skin, and sadly I've had to take my second greyhound into the vet a couple of times to get stitches after one of these incidents. As a result my male hound now wears a muzzle whenever they are riding in the car. In open spaces I don't have him use a muzzle, but I have to be careful with him. read more

The plastic racing muzzles used for greyhounds are very loose and simply keep the teeth away from targets. Greyhounds can easily drink, pant, bark, etc. while wearing them. read more

The muzzles can turn helpful in determining who is the true winner in the case of a photo-finish race, according to Daytona Beach Kennel Club. Greyhounds can be couch potatoes. Adopt a Loving Greyhound! Every year, thousands of greyhounds are retired from the race track and put up for adoption. read more

Muzzle your greyhound any time it is allowed to run freely with other dogs, but keep in mind that a muzzle can come off especially during rough play or in the case of a fight. If you are in the company of other dogs that appear to play aggressively, don’t allow your dog to participate, even if it is muzzled. read more