Silken Windhound

Breed Group: hound

"I run like the wind!"

Breed Profile

As smaller versions of the Borzoi, Silken Windhounds are sweet sighthounds with smaller statures. They adore people and make the perfect family companions. If you’re looking for a friendly, fast dog to join your pack, the Silken Windhound may fit the bill.

Behavior

Silken Windhounds are very kind and affectionate. They make wonderful family dogs and love being part of the “pack,” whether it’s a group of animals or humans. Windhounds also are quite smart and catch on quickly, especially when you show praise and affection in return. They tend to be on the quiet side, particularly if they need to sneak up on prey.

Coat

Silken Windhounds get part of their name from their gorgeous, silky coats. Their fur comes in a variety of colors, including cream, red, fawn, black, silver, and white. Windhounds may have long coats, but they’re easy to maintain. Brush them a few times each week, and give them a bath every couple of months to keep their fur looking and feeling its best.

Lifestyle

These dogs tend to be good with kids and other dogs, but they need training and socialization to learn right from wrong. Their prey drive can be dangerous around cats and small animals, so make sure other pets are larger and don’t become their target. Silken Windhounds can be happy in a house or apartment setting. Although they love running outside, this breed prefers to live indoors, where they can have a comfy spot to sleep and be around the people they love.

Activity

Silken Windhounds have plenty of energy to spare, but like Greyhounds, they prefer short bursts of activity instead of endurance exercises. These pups like to sprint and have a strong prey drive, so chasing is one of their favorite games. Windhounds also like walks and playing at dog parks, where they can chase other dogs and be part of a pack.

Characteristics

Space Needs

Activity Needs

Intelligence

Playfulness

Grooming Needs

Trainability

Watch Ability

Dog-friendliness

Child-friendliness

About the Silken Windhound

Ever considered a Borzoi dog but wished they were smaller? Silken Windhounds may be the perfect match. These sighthounds are known for their long, silky locks and loving, outgoing personalities. They’re very smart and easy to train, particularly if you show them love and praise for doing a good job. Windhounds love chasing almost as much as they love people. They’re very fast and have a strong prey drive, so small animals don’t stand a chance around these dogs. Despite their love for running, their favorite place is inside with the family. For a long, lean family companion, look no further than the Silken Windhound.