OFFICIAL HISTORY
Recognition of the Breed
How the Silken Windhound gradually entered official recognition systems in different countries and organizations.
- Foundation Stock Service (FSS)
- Why ISWS registrations are not accepted everywhere
- Recognition of the Silken Windhound breed worldwide
Global Presence
The international spread of the breed from the United States (Country Of Origin) into Europe and beyond.
- First Arrival by country
- First litter by country
- Countries where Silken Windhounds can be found
- Interactive world map
- Are there Silken Windhounds in Australia?
Timeline & Historical Records
Chronological documentation of important milestones in breed development.
A bit of the early history of ISWS, International Silken Windhound Society, in chronological order

Early stories from Silken Windhound history ➜
you may never have heard about