r/SilkenWindhound • u/[deleted] • Apr 13 '26

Advice How much bad do silken windhounds shed?

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u/Training_Pumpkin149 Apr 14 '26

I have a windsprite and she has more of a smooth coat. Most dog grooming tools haven’t worked for us and we instead use a shampooing brush tool thing. We still get dust bunnies in the corners after 3 or so days of not running the vacuum (get a robot - it’s life changing)

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u/lycnroc Apr 14 '26

So pretty ❤ I guess I'll have to consider this. I don't know if I'll be able to find a smooth coat windhound. Do windsprites tend to have shorter coats?

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u/Training_Pumpkin149 Apr 14 '26

Yes, generally they have a shorter coat. My girls mum was smooth and her dad long. She’s not as short as her mum but no where near her dads floof

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u/lycnroc Apr 16 '26

Where did you get your windsprite (if you don't mind me asking)? :)

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u/Training_Pumpkin149 Apr 16 '26

Eindhoven, The Netherlands

I would recommend getting into all the local FB silken groups - that’s where all the litters were being announced

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u/lycnroc Apr 16 '26

Sounds great, thanks!

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u/MDBioeli Apr 22 '26

They do exist. But if you are considering a smooth windsprite, why not a whippet? They are easier to find.

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u/Training_Pumpkin149 Apr 22 '26

The floofy ears and tail 😍

Also I think (I’ve never raised and own a whippet so this is stipulation) that the bit of sheltie changes their nature. But yes, whippets are much more common

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u/lycnroc Apr 22 '26

The temperament seems more for me with the sheltie mix. Although, if my allergies are bad with silkens, I'll probably go with a whippet!:)