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Starcastle Hound´s Explorer, Silken Windhound male, first export from Sweden, to Finland
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March 22, 2026 25th Anniversary as a Silken Windhound breeder!
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Starcastle Hound´s Firelizard was the first Silken Windhound ever born in Europe.
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Starcastle Hound’s Netscape, from the second Silken Windhound litter in Sweden
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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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Nuna, Kristull Annunciata was one of the first Silken Windhounds to arrive in Europe, in 1998
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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 browser brothers, Silken Windhound litter born at Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden in 2002
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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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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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Here are some interesting ways the breed is referred to around the world. The name Silken Windhound is used internationally, but in many countries it is translated, adapted, or interpreted in different ways. Some languages preserve the original English name, while others create their own version that reflects local language and culture. The following examples…
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Health & Longevity General information about health, lifespan, and age-related changes in the Silken Windhound, based on long-term observation and available data.
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All the ones I loved and lost, will be here on this page. Their names are linking to their own pages with more information about each and every one. This page is about memories and love, so much love… Kristull Annunciata (Nuna) August 1 1997 – December 16 2000 Kristull Omniscense (Omni) April 12, 1996…
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Bakgrunden till att vi började testa Silken Windhounds för CEA trots att vi inte hade någon sådan diagnos 7 augusti, 2011 Två nya hälsoprojekt för Silken Windhounds Trots att varken DM eller CEA någonsin har hittats hos Silken Windhound drar vi nu igång 2 stora hälsoprojekt för att se om vi har det i rasen. Det finns hos några…
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Imports of Silken Windhounds to Kennel Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden
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The Silken Windhound was accepted into the AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) in May 2026, as recorded in the AKC Secretary’s Pages.
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Vad har erkännande av FSS för betydelse för rasen Silken Windhound i Sverige?
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Silken Windhounds are not yet recognized by AKC but are accepted into AKC FSS Stock Foundation as of April 2026
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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.
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Photos and stories about play, games, funny moments and everyday life with Silken Windhounds.
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Photo blog news and updates. Stories, history and occasional news from Kennel Starcastle Hound’s.
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English version Tor, Starcastle Hound’s Thundercloud, föddes 2002. När han var runt 2 år ville hans ägare börja träna Agility med honom men ville först göra en HD-röntgen. Då upptäcktes det att hans sista kota mot bäckenet hade en medium avvikelse från det normala -sakrilisation. Ena sidan av hans bäcken var högre än den andra.…
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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…