News
- 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