Greyhound Quiz

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Greyhound Quiz

Test your knowledge! How much do you know about greyhounds and dog racing?

This 12-question quiz has been developed in honour of rescue greyhound and artistic muse, Adam Barker.

The Greyhound Quiz was launched publicly originally as a standalone website on 19 January 2025 to engage people through a simple 12 question quiz about greyhounds and dog racing, and provide context to the 'Saint Grey' Art Exhibition by Australian artist, Elliott Fox.

Thank you for having an interest in learning about greyhounds. 🙏❤️🐕

1. How old is the greyhound dog breed? *

1 point

8,000 years

1,000 years

450 years

100 years

2. Greyhounds are the second fastest land animal (after cheetahs) and can run up to 77km/h (47mph). Therefore, is it true or false that greyhounds need more exercise than other dogs and a larger living space? *

1 point

True

False

3. Greyhounds are an aggressive dog breed, are dangerous around cats and small animals and need to be muzzled. *

1 point

True

False

4. In how many countries is commercial greyhound racing legal and occurring? *

1 point

5. How many greyhound racetracks are there in Australia? *

1 point

Less than 10

More than 50

6. In Australia, how much tax-payer funding / public money did your state and territory governments collectively give to subsidise the greyhound racing industry in the 2023/24 Financial Year? *

2 points

Less than $1 million

$15 million

$40 million

More than $150 million

7. In Australia, how many greyhounds die on the racetrack each year? *

1 point

Less than 5

More than 120

8. In Australia, how many greyhounds are injured on the racetrack each year? *

1 point

Less than 1,000

2,500

8,800

More than 10,000

9. In Australia, greyhounds are protected with enhanced legal safeguards and regulations to ensure they are cared for and treated better than other dogs. *

1 point

True

False

10. In Australia, approximately 12,000 greyhounds are bred every year for the purpose of racing. How many greyhounds are adopted every year through greyhound rescue and rehoming programs? *

1 point

Less than 6,000

Nearly all 12,000

11. How many greyhound racing deaths and injuries are acceptable for the sole purpose of gambling and entertainment? *

1 point

Zero

12. How can you support a kinder world for greyhounds? *

1 point

Foster or adopt a greyhound to your family

Donate to or volunteer with greyhound charities and advocacy groups

Sign racing ban petitions or attend rallies

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