Secret Haven Kennel

The Silken Windhound is a Purebred dog that is currently recognized by the Cynological Association of Slovenia as of March 2004 in the Sighthound Group, and by the United Kennel Club Inc. as of March 18, 2011 in the Sighthound & Pariah Dog Group. In Switzerland the breed has been recognized since June 2022 by the Swiss Kennel club, and in Hungary by the Hungarian Kennel Club, The Belgian Kennel Club and as of September 2023 the German Kennel Club. Silken Windhound - The official website for VDH puppies. As of February 01, 2024 the Silken Windhound breed is now recognized in the Netherlands by the Dutch Kennel Club. 

Unlike most breeds who have standards that change depending on the country and the club that recognizes a breed, the Silken Windhound has only one universal standard that is determined by the International Silken Windhound Society (ISWS) the Parent Club.  All breeding stock must be DNA profiled to be eligible for registration.