# The Welfare of Racing Greyhounds Regulations 2010, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2010/9780111490914/schedule/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-welfare-of-racing-greyhounds-regulations-2010/schedule/paragraph-3
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