Slovenia is the first country to gain recognition for the Breed of Silken Windhounds.
Slovenian, ISWS and many performance Champions now exist.
Hungary allow Silkens to be exhibited at FCI shows through the Slovenian Side Registry.
March 2011 - United Kennel Club (UKC) in America added Silken Windhounds to their registry.
May 2012 - United Kingdom host first Silken Event - The UK Silken Rally, Kent
UK Silken Rally & Fun Show raises in excess of £360 for local Charity
July 2012 - The number of Silkens in the United Kingdom reaches 30 and more
August 2012. The Hound Association hosting a Hound Parade at their Annual Show. Representatives from the Silken Windhound breed invited to participate. To view images click here to go to our dedicated page.
UKSWC Members support Jillys Jolly Jaunt at various locations throughout the UK
UK member appointed as ISWS European representative for a 2 year term commencing from 2013
ISWS accept UKSWC's application to host the UK's first Silken Windhound Speciality Show in July 2013
July 2013 - UKSWC 1st ISWS Specialty Show held, Kent
June 2014 - UKSWC represent at 'Greet the Breed', Dogs Live, Kent
June 2014 - UKSWC 2nd Annual Specialty Show held, Kent
Change of ISWS European representative from January 2015. A second UK member appointed for this position
July 2015 - UKSWC host two Specialty Shows as well as annual Track Event over the one weekend, this time in Scotland.
Aug 2015 - UK Silkens invited to partake in a short league under BSFA
Feb 2016 - BSFA vote to allow Silkens to officially run at their meets
July 2016 - UKSWC Annual Specialty Shows 5 & 6 held, Lincs. Performance Day in Newmarket on Straight Grass Track
Dec 2016 Official Dog Publications agree to covering silken windhounds in Breed Notes
March 2017 - a second UK member joins the ISWS Board of Directors
July 2017 - another successful Show and Performance weekend
