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This section explores the origin of the Silken Windhound breed name, how it is used in different languages, and some of the expressions that have developed within the Silken community.
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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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Irisatrofy, som ibland kallas senil irisatrofy, förekommer hos Silken Windhounds. Det brukar kunna ses från ca 6 års ålder och uppåt, hos de invidider som får det. Vad är irisatrofi och kan det behandlas? Irisatrofi är vanligt hos äldre hundar och upptäcks ofta från omkring åtta års ålder. Tillståndet innebär att musklerna i iris (regnbågshinnan)…
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The story behind this website: breeder, historian, documentarian, and one of the people involved in bringing the Silken Windhound to Europe.
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About the origin of the expression “Silken Swamphound”
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SLO Ch Starcastle Hound’s Silver Lining, the first Silken Windhound to get a champion title from an official kennel club
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Starcastle Hound’s Åska was the first Silken Windhound export from Swedish kennel Starcastle Hound’s to USA
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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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Robban SBIS SuSVK W-03, W-05 Kristull Rowan March 18, 2001 – January 27, 2015 Robban was the first Silken Windhound male imported to Sweden and Starcastle Hound’s. Robban was a very gentle, sweet, positive and social dog.He loved everyone, people and dogs alike. Robban could often be seen playing with puppies, and carefully teaching them…
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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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A chronological overview of when Silken Windhounds first arrived in each country.
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The earliest known artistic depiction of Silken Windhounds
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Vad har erkännande av FSS för betydelse för rasen Silken Windhound i Sverige?
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Over the years, I think many of us in Europe have learned that importing new blood is about much more than pedigrees, COI percentages, or DNA panels. Those tools are valuable — but they are not the whole picture. Some traits and problems simply cannot currently be DNA-tested away. They have to be followed through…
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Stories, history and occasional news from Starcastle Hound’s.
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Photos and stories about play, games, funny moments and everyday life with Silken Windhounds.
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How long does a Silken Windhound live? The life expectancy 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…
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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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Silken, Silkens, SWH – but never “Silkies” Many breeds acquire informal nicknames over time. The Silken Windhound is no exception. Within the breed community, the most common informal names are: These terms are widely used by breeders, owners, and enthusiasts around the world. However, the breed is not commonly referred to as “Silky” or “Silkies”…
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Silken, Silkens, SWH – men aldrig “Silkies” Många hundraser får med tiden informella smeknamn. Silken Windhound är inget undantag. Inom rasgemenskapen är de vanligaste informella namnen: Dessa benämningar används flitigt av uppfödare, ägare och entusiaster runt om i världen. Däremot kallas rasen vanligtvis inte för ”Silky” eller ”Silkies” inom den etablerade Silken Windhound-gemenskapen. Anledningen är…
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Information om vad det innebär för rasen Silken Windhounds i Sverige, nu när de accepterats in i FSS, Foundation Stock Service hos AKC
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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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OFFICIAL HISTORY Recognition of the Breed How the Silken Windhound gradually entered official recognition systems in different countries and organizations. Global Presence The international spread of the breed from the United States (Country Of Origin) into Europe and beyond. Timeline & Historical Records Chronological documentation of important milestones in breed development. A bit of the…
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Dimma, Starcastle Hound’s Sunset, was quite possibly the cutest Silken Windhound puppy I’ve ever bred.