THE BREED

The Silken Windsprite

The Silken Windsprite is a medium-sized sighthound distinguished by elegance, functionality, and a balanced temperament.
The breed developed from Whippet lines, with historical influence from the Shetland Sheepdog.

The objective has always been the preservation of a clearly defined sighthound type, not the development of a herding dog.

The Silken Windsprite combines:

• functional movement

• moderate size

• a light, silky coat

• a stable and adaptable temperament

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Type and Function

The Silken Windsprite represents a functional sighthound type.
Breeding is not based on exaggeration, but on:

• efficiency of movement

• physical soundness

• and versatility

The breed is suitable for:

• a versatile and athletic companion dog

• sighthound racing

• lure coursing

• a pleasant family companion

• therapeutic work

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Temperament

The Silken Windsprite is characterized by a balanced, social, and adaptable temperament.
Silken Windsprites are people-oriented, compatible with other dogs, and well suited to a variety of living environments.

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Appearance and Coat

The coat is:

• light

• silky

• and not excessive

Excessive coat and features not consistent with the sighthound type are undesirable.

The overall appearance remains:

• clear

• elegant

• and unmistakably that of a sighthound

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