Greyhound racing welfare figures show increased track deaths in Britain

Fatalities rose compared to last year

Licensed racing maintained high welfare standards according to the industry regulator. However, a dog in 2025 was 77 percent more likely to die at the racetrack than when the current strategy began in 2022. Sixteen one dogs died at the track during that year, which averages to more than three deaths per week.

Regulator oversees both sport and data

The Greyhound Board of Great Britain is responsible for promoting the sport while also regulating it. This means the same entity reports on how the animals cope with racing conditions. The board published these figures under a headline suggesting the dogs are fine.