Silken Windhound History

Francie Stull, a long experienced and successfull breeder of Borzois from the USA, decided in the late 70s to search for a second, smaller breed, that would fit in with the Borzois.

A smaller dog of wonderful character, long coat and overall good health, which should fill an existing niche in the group of sighthounds.

Coincidentally she noticed an advertisement of a Whippet breeder who was breeding a variant, which he called "Long Haired Whippet". From him Francie and her husband Chuck acquired several dogs with longer coat.

Over the following years Francie developed an elaborate breeding program, in which she crossed these "Long Haired Whippets" with carefully selected Borzois and Whippets.

Finally, end of the 90s, Francie introduced her new breed to the world via internet. Quickly this new breed found a group of enthusiasts in the USA and Europe and together they founded the "International Silken Windhound Society" (ISWS) in 1999.

 

Silken Windhound Timeline

1985

  

  • First generation of Silken Windhound whelped

1998

  

  • Breed name officially becomes "Silken Windhound"

1999

  

  • The International Silken Windhound Society (ISWS) is formed

 

  

  • The Silken Windhound standard is officially approved by the ISWS

 2000

  

  • The Silken Windhound stoodbook is closed by the ISWS
   

  • ISWS initiates parental DNA testing for all breedingstock

 2001

  

  • The Finnish Silken Windhound club is formed

 2004

  

  • Slovenian kennel club (FCI member) recognises the Silken Windhound as a breed

 2005

  

  • The Swedish Silken Windhound club is formed

2010

  

  • Silken Windhounds become eligible to compete in "National Open Field Coursing Association" (NOFCA) and in American Sighthound Field Association" (ASFA)
   

  • Hungarian Kennel Club (FCI member) allows Silken Windhounds to compete in their confirmation shows and to earn Hungarian champion titles.
   

  • European Silken Windhound Club is formed

 2011

  

  • Silken Windhounds are recognised by UKC
   

  • Slovakia Kennel Club (FCI Member) allows Silken Windhounds to compete in their confirmation shows and to earn Slovakian champion titles

 2013

  

  • Silken Windhounds receive fully recognised status from "Large Gazehound Racing Association" (LGRA)

   
  •  UKC registered Silken Windhounds are able to enter "National Oval Track Racing Association" (NOTRA) oval track race meets as a provisional breed.

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