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Starcastle Hound’s Netscape, from the second Silken Windhound litter in Sweden
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Starcastle Hound´s Firelizard was the first Silken Windhound ever born in Europe.
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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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About the Silken Windhound From origins and development of the breed to its spread across countries, as well as observations on health, lifespan, and everyday life with Silken Windhounds.
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Health & Longevity General information about health, lifespan, and age-related changes in the Silken Windhound, based on long-term observation and available data.
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Kristull Omniscense, the foundation of kennel Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden and the mother of the first Silken Windhound litter in Europe. She was the start of the oldest Silken Windhound line in Europe
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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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Starcastle Hound´s Opera, a Silken Windhound male from the second Silken litter in Sweden. Born 2002.
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List of countries where the Silken Windhound breed is recognized
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Starcastle Hound´s Explorer, Silken Windhound male, first export from Sweden, to Finland
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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…
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A closer look at the genetic impact of the Silken Windhound Kristull The Surprise (Siru), showing how genetic influence can grow across generations and why pedigree depth matters in breeding and imports.
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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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Whether ISWS-registered dogs are accepted depends entirely on how national kennel clubs handle newly recognized breeds. This page explains why recognition alone is not enough, and how different systems affect what is actually possible in practice.
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Nuna, Kristull Annunciata was one of the first Silken Windhounds to arrive in Europe, in 1998
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Imports of Silken Windhounds to Kennel Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden
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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 the litters from Kennel Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden
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Kennel Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden celebrate their 25th Anniversary as breeder of Silken Windhounds
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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 first Silken Windhound litter born in Europe
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A chronological overview of when Silken Windhounds first arrived in each country.
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March 22, 2026 25th Anniversary as a Silken Windhound breeder!
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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…