Once the hare is some 80 yards in front of the dogs, the slipper - a trained official licensed by the NCC - lets slip the dogs. Only two dogs course at one time, and an average course lasts 35-40 seconds. Hares can run at up to 40mph, so the sport is fast. Courtesy:- You can click on most images to see larger images or more information. We wish to buy Stevengraphs. One at a time or collections. We also seek photos, brochures or any item of related history. Malcolm J Roebuck, Copyright © 1999-2009 Stevengraphs Bookmarks & Postcards Etc.