Greyhound breeding surges even as racing closes in 2029
Greyhound births jumped to 175 this season, up from 155 last year, leaving a rehoming crisis when racing ends in 2029.
Tasmania's greyhound industry is set to close in 2029, but breeders are ramping up litters instead of slowing down. The newest Tasracing report shows 175 pups born this racing season, up from 155 the year before and 110 two years ago.
RSPCA chief Andrea Dawkins says all these dogs will need homes when the industry shuts. The report also flagged a troubling trend: nine dogs were unaccounted for last season, the highest number in six years.
Of 353 dogs retired, 275 were rehomed, 35 were euthanised and 32 died. Tasracing says breeding is legal and it remains committed to supporting rehoming at the GAP facility in Mangalore.
But Dawkins says a breeding moratorium is overdue, calling the surge proof that the industry won't self-regulate.
- 175
- Pups born this season
- 155
- Previous season births
- 110
- Two seasons ago births
- 2029
- Industry closure year
Why it mattersA surge in breeding for a dying industry means hundreds of dogs will need rescue care and new homes, straining already stretched animal shelters.
AustraliaTasmania's greyhound industry closes in 2029. The breeding boom means hundreds of dogs will need rehoming across Australia unless breeding stops now.
