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List of the litters from Kennel Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden
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There are currently no Silken Windhounds in Australia. This page explains why the breed has never been established there, and how recognition systems and practical constraints make introduction difficult.
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Silken Windhound Links and Resources Is your European website, Group or Page missing? send me a message!
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List of countries where the Silken Windhound breed is recognized
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Bunny thinks everything is funny and goes bananas
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Information about where some of my illustrations come from
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Photos of dancing Silken Windhounds
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A reflection on when a breed’s identity truly begins — seen through the unique lens of perception, technology, and the early internet.
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Enklaste sättet att se om två Silken Windhounds är släkt med varandra, och hur nära.
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Silken Windhounds har accepterats in i FSS, AKC’s register för nya raser
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How long does a Silken Windhound live? The lifespan of the Silken Windhound is often described online as 17–20 years.While individuals can reach this age, it is not typical for the breed as a whole. The record is held by Kristull Boston Legacy that lived a couple of months past her 20th birthday. This is…
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The Silken Windhound was accepted into the AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) in May 2026, as recorded in the AKC Secretary’s Pages.
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Key milestones in the development of the Silken Windhound breed. This section includes events documented in the ISWS timeline as well as background stories from the breed’s early years. Offical history Timeline ISWS History A bit of the early history of ISWS, International Silken Windhound Society, in chronological order Foundation Stock Service (FSS) Acceptance into…
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Hoppsan, SuSVK Jr-W 03 Starcastle Hound’s Sunrise, from the third litter of Silken Windhounds at Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden
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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.
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The map below is maintained independently and shows breeders and owners worldwide who have chosen to be visible. Participation is voluntary. This map is maintained by Barbara Kroczak. Please contact her directly via Messenger for updates The map opens in a neutral global view. Zoom in to explore specific regions.
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As you probably know, the Silken Windhound was created using what were called Longhaired Whippets (LHW for short), Borzoi and Whippets. But this did not happen overnight. It was a gradual process. Francie Stull, the creator of the Silken Windhound breed, originally bought LHW from Walter Wheeler of Kennel Windsprite. Walter was the creator of…
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Conversation with Saabis. A very important discussion about puppies.
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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…
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History does not happen in isolation. Every event, decision, and turning point exists within a broader context — shaped by the knowledge available at the time, the pressures of the surrounding world, and the perspectives of the people involved. What may appear, in hindsight, as a simple or even questionable decision often reflects a complex…
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The first Silkenfest, Easter weekend 1999. When ISWS, International Silken Windhound society was formed, the goal set – AKC recognition
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The earliest known artistic depiction of Silken Windhounds
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Imports of Silken Windhounds to Kennel Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden
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Silken Windhounds are not yet recognized by AKC but are accepted into AKC FSS Stock Foundation as of April 2026
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Nuna, Kristull Annunciata was one of the first Silken Windhounds to arrive in Europe, in 1998