If the breeder disregards this DNA testing requirement, the offspring will not be eligible for registration until the breeder complies with the regulation. You can find breeders on the International Silken Windhound Society website.The purpose of the ISWS Registry is to preserve the integrity of the Silken Windhound breeding records and to establish a canine DNA database with DNA profiles for the purposes of parent verification, individual genetic identity, and to identify dogs that may contribute chromosomal abnormalities to their offspring and to document the results in the ISWS Health Registry.īreeders must DNA test every dog to verify its parentage prior to breeding. As a breeder, I always request references from the potential owners and provide references of my own. If you’re considering purchasing a Silken Windhound, I recommend meeting the breed and breeder and visiting the kennel where the dog is raised before buying. They also don’t have the hip problems of many larger breeds. A lot of Borzoi owners are getting into Silkens because the life expectancy is so much higher. As far as I’ve seen, their life expectancy is between 14 and 18 years. Silken Windhounds don’t have many health concerns, and we’re trying to keep it that way. The only negative aspect of Silkens: They really need to be on a leash, which should be the case with any dog that’s off your property. Silkens like a little room to run, but they’re not constantly hyper. My dogs have a favorite game we call “Rabbit,” which involves them chasing each other, and they wrestle a lot. They love to play too, and they like having lots of toys. I suggest taking them out twice a day, once in the morning and again in the evening. The breed is athletic and ideal for runners. They aren’t like Border Collies in that they need to have a job all the time, but they do enjoy all kinds of activities, such as flyball, agility, obedience and K9 Nose Work. Silkens are great activity dogs and love to do things with you - especially walks and hikes. They have a calm, happy disposition and are easy to teach. ![]() Their silky hair is nice to pet, they’re pretty to look at, and they aren’t very pushy. ![]() That’s why some people find that they’re great therapy dogs. Their average weight is between 26 and 40 pounds, so when they jump on you, it feels like butterflies. As sight hounds, they’re tempted to run after small animals outside, but they learn quickly that a cat or dog is part of the family. Sometimes they bond with one person in particular, but they get along with the whole family, including other pets. It kills their spirit if they aren’t part of the family. But they’re not guard dogs - in fact, some won’t even bark - and they’re by no means a violent breed.Īs a result, Silken Windhounds make wonderful family dogs. Basically, whatever you’re doing, they’re doing too. Silkens are kind of like Velcro they stick with you. They also don’t get that doggie smell when their fur gets wet, and mud or dirt falls off that silky hair when it dries. This lack of an undercoat, however, often helps with allergies because they don’t get the dander that’s common to most dog breeds, and they don’t shed much. Silken Windhounds don’t have an undercoat, so they can’t be out in the cold for very long. It’s Easy to Care for the Silken Windhound Criteria for registering in the stock service include three-generation pedigrees recorded in the FSS, an official breed standard and an active breed club. The AKC advises that the breed has not been in existence long enough to establish breed type and to meet AKC criteria for the group’s Foundation Stock Service, entry to which is a requirement for the breed to attain club recognition. The resulting blend of Borzoi and Whippet - with a bit of Sheltie - is a unique breed we’ve come to love.Īlthough the United Kennel Club recognized the Silken Windhound as a registered breed on March 18, 2011, the American Kennel Club still has not. ![]() In 1975, Stull decided she wanted a smaller hound with a good temperament that still possessed all the poise and sporting abilities of larger sight hounds. Silken Windhounds were developed by Texas Borzoi breeder Francie Stull. But if you do, chances are you’d like to find the nearest breeder. With only 1,200 of them registered in the world right now, you’re not likely to cross paths with one at your local dog park. The Silken Windhound - a small to medium-sized sight hound with long, silky hair - is a rare beauty.
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