Silken Windhound
Temperament
Versatile, Athletic, Elegant
[2]A sighthound developed in the United States
The UKC standard says the breed was developed from Borzoi, small Whippet-based lurchers and Whippets. Its first “D litter” was born in 1985, the name Silken Windhound began to be used in 1998, and the UKC recognized it in 2011.
[1]An elegant frame for a light, agile stride
The standard describes a small-to-medium sighthound that is elegant yet muscular and balanced. It calls for smooth, light movement with good reach and drive.
[1]A soft, silky coat
The coat is soft and silky and may be straight, slightly wavy or curly. Longer feathering occurs behind the forelegs, on the brisket and hindquarters, around the neck and on the tail. UKC accepts all colours and markings while listing albinism as a disqualification.
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