← Back to litter overview

Starcastle Hound´s Opera, a Silken Windhound male from the second Silken litter in Sweden. Born 2002.

Starcastle Hound´s Explorer, Silken Windhound male, first export from Sweden, to Finland

From its origin in the United States, the Silken Windhound has gradually spread across continents. This section documents that expansion — from the first recorded arrival in each country, to the beginning of local breeding, and ultimately to national recognition. Today, the breed has been present in 38 countries across five regions. The spread has…

Imports of Silken Windhounds to Kennel Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden

Silken Windhound Links and Resources Is your European website, Group or Page missing? send me a message!

List of the litters from Kennel Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden

Kennel Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden celebrate their 25th Anniversary as breeder of Silken Windhounds

Questions that are often asked are: Is the Silken Windhound officially recognized? The Silken Windhound is not recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and is not yet recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). However, the breed is recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC) in the United States and by several national kennel…

Omni was not just the foundation of Swedish Silken Windhound kennel Starcastle Hound’s, she was also the foundation of the oldest Silken Windhound line in Europe.

Starcastle Hound´s Firelizard was the first Silken Windhound ever born in Europe.

The first Silken Windhound litter born in Europe

Starcastle Hound´s Firelizard was the first Silken Windhound ever born in Europe.

All the ones I loved and lost, will be here on this page. Their names are linking to their own pages with more information about each and every one. This page is about memories and love, so much love… Kristull Annunciata (Nuna) August 1 1997 – December 16 2000 Kristull Omniscense (Omni) April 12, 1996…

A chronological overview of when Silken Windhounds first arrived in each country.

Here are some interesting ways the breed is referred to around the world. The name Silken Windhound is used internationally, but in many countries it is translated, adapted, or interpreted in different ways. Some languages preserve the original English name, while others create their own version that reflects local language and culture. The following examples…

Many people assume that once a country recognizes Silken Windhounds, ISWS (International Silken Windhound Society) registrations will automatically be accepted. In reality, the situation is often more complicated. Even if a country eventually recognizes the Silken Windhound, this does not necessarily mean that all existing dogs can be registered there. Whether ISWS-registered dogs are accepted…

Stories, history and occasional news from Starcastle Hound’s.

Essays, reflections, and historical perspectives on everything about the Silken Windhound and more

A reflection on when a breed’s identity truly begins — seen through the unique lens of perception, technology, and the early internet.