Paragraph 3 Condition 3: Kennels

(1)

On and after 6th April 2013 kennels must be provided for at least 20% of the total number of greyhounds which are present at the track at any one time for the purpose of taking part in a race or trial.

(2)

Each kennel must—

(a)

if installed after the date on which these Regulations come into force, be at a minimum 136cm long, 87cm wide and 110cm high internally;

(b)

be occupied by no more one than one greyhound;

(c)

have walls and floors with a cleanable surface;

(d)

be cleaned between use by individual dogs;

(e)

have a comfortable area for a greyhound to lie;

(f)

be adequately lit to allow the safe examination and handling of a greyhound;

(g)

allow a greyhound to be observed when inside;

(h)

be constructed so as to minimise any risk of injury to a greyhound;

(i)

have a regular flow of clean air, whether by natural or artificial means, to allow sufficient ventilation for a greyhound;

(j)

have an ambient temperature suitable for dogs just raced; and

(k)

be disinfected and dried between days on which races, trials or sales trials take place.