Why do whippets wear muzzles

Page Navigation. Why do greyhounds wear muzzles? Take the gentle greyhound for example; greyhounds are required by law to wear a muzzle in SA by the Dog and Cat Management Board unless they have been given a muzzle exemption.

Greyhounds are used to wearing muzzles, while they may look a bit uncomfortable to us they do not hurt the greyhound when fitted properly, the dog is able to pant, breathe and drink normally. Compulsory greyhound muzzling is contrary to RSPCA policy which states that the use of muzzles should be based on the behaviour of each individual dog.

Compulsory muzzling contributes to negative public perceptions about greyhounds and their suitability as pets. Most people are not aware that compulsory muzzling requirements are in place and therefore mistakenly conclude that greyhounds are muzzled due to an aggressive and dangerous temperament. In reality, greyhounds generally have friendly and gentle dispositions and make fantastic pets. Unfortunately the misconception that greyhounds need to be muzzled has major ramifications for greyhound rehoming, preventing many greyhounds that are discarded by the racing industry from finding a new home.

Removing muzzling laws would significantly help improve the image of greyhounds and thus help increase rehoming rates. Compulsory muzzling of pet greyhounds in public occurs only in Australia and Northern Ireland.

The RSPCA supports the complete removal of compulsory muzzling requirements for pet greyhounds while in a public place. Post by LauraMc » Thu Jan 11, am. Post by Marcia » Thu Jan 11, pm. Post by LauraMc » Thu Jan 11, pm. Post by Holly » Thu Jan 11, pm. Privacy Terms. Quick links. Muzzling Please read these before posting in "Advice Needed" look at the announcement post first as your question may already have been answered, you should use the "Advice Needed" forum to ask new questions, and popular posts will moved into this section as required.

Muzzling Post by peekay » Wed Jan 10, pm Sorry, I know this was covered before a year or so ago but And if so, do they mind? Or, does it simply depend on the dog? All advice would be gretaefully recieved on this issue!

Thanks, Paul. Ex-racing Greyhounds are a different matter and often do need to be muzzled when outdoors. The best person to speak to is Lisa As for playing in the park etc Some of them don't like small furries and you 'd need to take this into consideration. But most of them are very affable and friendly.