How old are Greyhounds when they retire?
Generally speaking, Greyhounds are 2-5 years in age when they retire. Greyhounds begin training at the age of 12 months, and participate in the first maiden race at the age of 18 months. If a Greyhound continues to consistently win, place, or show they will remain racing. In the event, a Greyhound starts to decline and does not win, place, or show they are retired. In some instances, a Greyhound may be over the age of 5 if they were used for breeding purposes.
