The Greyhound Timeline
0-3 months
Notification of whelping registered
First vaccinations received
3-6 months
Earbranded at approximately 16 weeks
May be advertised for sale
Pups relocated to a rearing farm
6-12 months
Pup remains at rearing farm
Pup receives C3 inoculations
Westbred Nomination form to be completed before 8 months of age
12-18 months
Breaking in process begins
The greyhound is named if it is to race
Racing papers returned and race name allocated
Potential racing career begins
18 months - 4 years
Racing Career
Post Racing
Keep as your new home pet
Adopted out through the GAP Program