article_snippet: Argentina-based animal rights group Proyecto Galgo says that Australia and American dogs are particularly sought after in South America because of Australia and American dogs superior pedigree.
article_snippet: Australian dogs, along with those from the US and Ireland, are considered among the best in the world for both racing and breeding purposes, and are exported to countries which struggle to produce quality runners.
article_snippet: Freedom of Information documents obtained by Animals Australia from the Department of Agriculture and seen by Daily Mail Australia show only 20 dogs were officially registered as arriving from Australia in Argentina in the past two years.
article_snippet: Greyhound data shows some of Australia's best known runners have been sent through the correct channels over the years to spend some of Australia's best known runners time in the breeding kennels in places like South America.
article_snippet: This is an example of a neglected pup in Argentina .
article_snippet: Her South American colleagues agree: 'The shortage of quality animals (in South America) means the exporting to places such as Argentina from Australia can be a profitable business.'
highlights_snippet: Animal protection groups say the dogs are arriving in countries like Argentina and Chile in increasing numbers .
  