Stories, history and occasional news from Starcastle Hound’s.

Photos and stories about play, games, funny moments and everyday life with Silken Windhounds.

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…

A chronological overview of when Silken Windhounds first arrived in each country.

List of countries where the Silken Windhound breed is recognized

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.

History does not happen in isolation. Every event, decision, and turning point exists within a broader context — shaped by the knowledge available at the time, the pressures of the surrounding world, and the perspectives of the people involved. What may appear, in hindsight, as a simple or even questionable decision often reflects a complex…

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.

Silken Windhounds har accepterats in i FSS, AKC’s register för nya raser

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”…

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…

This table shows when the first Silken Windhound litter was born in each country. While the arrival of an individual dog marks the physical presence of the breed, the birth of a first litter indicates the beginning of local breeding activity. It represents a transition from ownership to stewardship — from keeping the breed to…

Vad har erkännande av FSS för betydelse för rasen Silken Windhound i Sverige?

Information om vad det innebär för rasen Silken Windhounds i Sverige, nu när de accepterats in i FSS, Foundation Stock Service hos AKC

The first Silkenfest, Easter weekend 1999. When ISWS, International Silken Windhound society was formed, the goal set – AKC recognition

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…

Dimma, Starcastle Hound’s Sunset, was quite possibly the cutest Silken Windhound puppy I’ve ever bred.

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…

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.

Tor, Starcastle Hound’s Thundercloud, a very small Silken Windhound male

Hoppsan, SuSVK Jr-W 03 Starcastle Hound’s Sunrise, from the third litter of Silken Windhounds at Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden

SLO Ch Starcastle Hound’s Silver Lining, the first Silken Windhound to get a champion title from an official kennel club

Starcastle Hound’s Åska was the first Silken Windhound export from Swedish kennel Starcastle Hound’s to USA