My Favorite Dog: Greyhounds

My Favorite Dog: Greyhounds book cover — TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1 The Story of Greyhounds Chapter 2 Looking at a Greyhound Chapter 3 Meet a Greyhound Chapter 4 Caring for a Greyhound Beyond the Book Research Ninja Glossary Index Photo Credits About the Author 4 6 12 18 22 28 29 30 31 31 31

My Favorite Dog: Greyhounds — page 1 — 4 Introduction A Race to the Finish Carlos grips the track fence The race is about to begin He tries to catch a glimpse of Rocket but Rocket and the other Greyhounds are already in the starting box Greyhound racing is illegal in most states When a dog starts losing it is often abandoned or put down Carlos wants to rescue Rocket The starting box opens The Greyhounds launch forward as they chase the lure Carlos spots Rocket He's in the middle of the pack The dogs round the final stretch They near the finish line Rocket falls behind He comes in last Carlos looks for his dad He's shaking hands with Rocket's owner Carlos shouts with joy Rocket can retire Carlos gets to bring him home

My Favorite Dog: Greyhounds — page 2 — FUN FACT Greyhounds are the fastest dogs They can run up to 45 miles 72 kilometers per hour 5

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