Greyhound costs
What it costs to own a greyhound
How much you spend, is completely up to you. Buying into a Greyhound involves a modest up-front cost, with very little on-going payments.
Training costs
“Syndication is a great way of getting your mates together. Winning is just a bonus.”
- Peter Cameron (Leading Greyhound Owner)
Purchase costs
Buying a young dog
The appeal of purchasing a well-bred pup is the fun of watching your Greyhound grow from a youngster into a racing athlete, all within the space of a year. It is a time that will likely fly by with memorable milestones along the way when naming your dog, evaluating breaking in reports and, of course, its racetrack debut.
Allow a budget of $10,000 to cover costs of purchase, rearing, education, and preparation to go to a trainer. After this, there is little to pay other than vet fees if you have entered the standard 50/50 training arrangement.
| $5,000 | Purchase at 3 months age |
| $3,300 | Rearing to 14 months of age (11 months at $300 per month) |
| $600 | Pre-Trainer (4 weeks at $150) |
| $600 | Education (4 weeks at $150) |
| $900 | Pre-Trainer (6 weeks at $150) |
As an owner of a WA bred pup, you can also benefit from a non-contributory Westchase incentive scheme that offers lucrative financial rewards.
Buying a performed dog
Greyhounds can be purchased both locally and from over east on the open market. Purchase prices can range from anywhere between $2,000 and $50,000+ depending on the ability of the greyhound and its potential to win races in the various class categories.