Great Global Greyhound Walk

An international celebration of greyhounds

The Great Global Greyhound Walk (GGGW), an annual dog walking event with the aim of raising awareness of greyhounds as great pets, had every reason to celebrate its 10th year on Sunday 9th June 2019, with an overall attendance of 8,795 hounds that smashed the previous highest total (recorded last year) by over 2400.

The GAP took part in its first Great Global Greyhound walk at Decker Park, Brighton adding 64 hounds to the international total.

In this record breaking year,  275 registered walks took place across the world, from the USA and Canada to the Philippines and from the Highlands of Scotland to Jersey and Australasia, greyhounds, with their owners, supporters and lovers, walked ‘together’ to raise awareness of the breed as the great pets they are.  England hosted 3 walks, and Australia 2 walks, that had more than 200 hounds participating.

From its small beginnings, the walk has continued to increase in popularity, exposure and coverage all over the world.

Greyhounds are one of the most historic and iconic breeds of dog, famed for their incredible athleticism, noble stature, gentle nature and calm temperament.  Greyhounds make great companions, they love human company, walk nicely on the lead, adapt to many different lifestyles and contrary to popular belief, they don’t require much exercise – just two 20 minute walks a day, although many can enjoy much more too.  They really are 40mph couch potatoes.

With thanks to all our dedicated walk organisers, the GGGW team, our sponsors and every single hound that participated. Our thoughts immediately move onto next year.  Hopes are high that the walk in 2020 will be even more successful and 10,000 hounds is the aim.  Save the date! – Sunday 14th June 2020.

Click here to view the Great Global Greyhound Walk video