The Born to Run: Racing Greyhound, from Competitor to Companion (CompanionHouse Books)

By Ryan Reed

In chronicling his travels to many of America's dog tracks, Greyhound owner and adoption advocate Ryan H. Reed shatters misconceptions about the controversial sport of Greyhound racing. Reed uncovers a world of magnificent canine athletes and their devoted owners and trainers. With amazing color photographs of the dogs in action, Born to Run gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the daily activities of breeding kennels, racetracks, and adoption centers, detailing the lives of racing Greyhounds from puppyhood to their competitive careers to their lives as cherished pets after retirement.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593786891
• ISBN13: 9781593786892
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.5" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 6 and higher