For me, placing pups is one of the hardest aspects of being a breeder. Choosing who will be the lifelong family and caretakers of the dogs born here is an undertaking not taken lightly. It is a task second only to the responsibility of preserving and following the breed standards of the Borzoi and Silken Windhound breeds that we love. Dogs born here are a commitment for their lifetime - those who have dogs from us become members of our "extended family."
Of course - placing pups and older dogs can bring the greatest of rewards as well! We greatly enjoy hearing stories about the dogs living all over the U.S. and even abroad in countries such as Belgium, Germany and Sweden. Also cherished are the pictures sent to us of the dogs in their new homes, interacting with other family members and sometimes hitting the show ring or field.
Below are pics of some of the Silken Windhounds that we have placed with other families. Some have links to either their owners' personal websites, or to another page on this website featuring more pictures.
UKC Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Smooth Operator
Litter: S-Band
Deacon (formerly known as Clinton) lives with the Beyer family south of Houston. His best bud is Greyhound Cosmos. You can also visit him on his Facebook page!
UKC Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Desert Rose
Litter: S-Band
Cammi is co-owned by Michelle Smith (Aeracura Silken Windhounds) and Barb Franklin (Fantasy Farms Silken Windhounds)
Gryffyn's She's So Hollywood
Litter: Q-Band
Holly resides in IL with the Edwards family and Silken-buddy Hunter.
UKC Ch. Gryffyn's Seven Seas of Rhye
Litter: Q-Band
Sarah lives with Leslie Walenta and Penny in Richmond, TX
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Leather and Lace
Litter: N-Band
Mira is with the Goodnight family, including Bitsy Fae, in Kentucky
UKC Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Fade Into You
Litter: M-Band
Speck is now known as Spencer and resides with Suzanne in TN. He has produced several lovely litters for her and co-owner Mary Childs.
more pictures of Speck/Spencer >>>
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Shoots and Ladders
Litter: K-Band
Sunni lives with the Selmans (and Tasha and Azchyl) in Garland
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Stand Back
Litter: N-Band
Dylan is now with Alison at Tangaloor Silkens and is known as Murdock.
UKC Grand CH ISWS Ch. Gryffyn's All the Right Moves, ISWS FCh SRC
Litter: O-Band
Hunter lives with the Frey family (Empyrean Silken Windhounds, including Enzo and Sylvi). He finished his ISWS championship at the SilkenFest National Show in 2012. He also excels in field events as well as being a fun and entertaining, and loving, family companion. In late 2014 he sired a litter for Empyrean, out of our Bekka (on lease), from which we have Quinni.
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Sweetwater Jones
Litter: M-Band
Patches lives with the Oliver family in Richardson, TX
UKC Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Fade Into You
Litter: M-Band
Speck (now known as Spencer) resides with Suzanne Liggett (Belozor) in TN. He has sired several lovely litters for her and Mary Childs (WindnSatin) since going to them. His progeny here include Deuce, Velvet, and Squee.
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Ray of Light
Litter: M-Band
Chryssy (formerly known as Brucette) now lives with Denise in Baton Rouge.
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Witchy Woman
Litter: E-Band
Serena (2nd from left) lives with Sherri and crew in Dallas. She is the dam of our L-Band Litter.
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Come Dancin
Litter: K-Band
Lola lives with the McCormick family and Beta in CT. She was bred to Beta and their son Georgie (Asgard Gryffyn's Smooth Criminal) now resides with us.
UKC Grand Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Hip to Be Square, ISWS FCh
Litter: L-Band
Mo is now known as Enzo and is now a member of the Frey family along with Sylvi (a Luna daughter)
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Jump for Joy
Litter: L-Band
Trilby (formerly known here as Smudge) has joined Griffie and the Olsen family
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Dust in the Wind
Litter: K-Band
Griffie (formerly known here as Scooter) has moved north and is a cherished part of the Olsen family
UKC Ch. Gryffyn's Watchin' the Wheels
Litter: L-Band
Beta keeps Martha McCormick and her Bernese Mountain Dogs (and Cairn Terrier) on their toes. He's her newest model for her biothane dog accessories and he also has done several pro-shoots for the In The Company of Dogs catalog!
BIS ISWS Ch. UKC Grand Ch. Gryffyn's Walkin' in Memphis, ISWS FCh
Litter: L-Band
Ajax is co-owned with Mary Childs and Lynn Wall and keeping Kandi's daughter Blondie company. He is our first Silken to have been awarded a UKC Best in Show. He is also the first Silken Windhound in the history of the breed to represent the breed in the Total Dog competition at the UKC Premier (in May 2012), and went on to win a Sighthound Group 1 and particpate in the Best in Show event for Total Dog!
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Time After Time
Litter: L-Band
Itsy-Bitsy-Boo - Bitsy Fae now keeps the Goodnights and cousin Mira entertained in KY.
more pictures of Bitsy Fae >>>
Gryffyn's Any Way You Want It
Litter: J-Band
Perri has joined half-sister GoGo in Florida with Susan (Dolina Borzoi)
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Magic Man
Litter: H-Band
Junior is now known as Mukki and lives with Deb Epperson and family in MO
Gryffyn's Aeyrie My Immortal
Litter: E-Band
Evan has moved to IL and now lives with Michel and Jennifer.
Gryffyn's Aeyrie New Sensation
Litter: I-Band
Tia (formerly known as Teddi) lived in KY with the Goodnight family. She passed away from cancer in 2012.
UKC Grand Ch. ISWS NAKC Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Heavy Metal
Litter: H-Band
Tripp (formerly known as Copper) lives in CT with Pam Kilby and is learning obedience and agility. Tripp was awarded Winners Dog at the 2009 Silkenfest National Specialty Show to finish his ISWS Championship!
Gryffyn's Cloud Nine Kohana
Litter: H-Band
Angel lives in PA with Christine Port and family (Kohana Silkens)
UKC Grand Ch. NAKC Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Sylvan Song
Litter: H-Band
Sylvi lives with the Frey family in Frisco, TX (Empyrean Silken Windhounds). She is the first Silken to attain a UKC Grand Championship and finished 2011 as the #2 Silken Windhound.
Gryffyn's BeBe le Strange
Litter: H-Band
Miss Kitty is with Jen and company in AL
more pictures of Miss Kitty >>>
Gryffyn's Welcome to the Jungle
Litter: G-Band
Bunni lives in Sweden with Kerry and family at Leicros Borzoi
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Sing Sing Sing
Litter: G-Band
Zephyr went to live in cool Colorado with artist Steve Lowtwait. Zephyr even has his own Facebook page - stop by and visit!! After a move to CA, various circumstances necessitated his return to us at the age of 9. We are so happy that Steve brought him back to us and he has currently integrated well into life here at the Aeyrie.
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Consider This
Litter: F-Band
Kerry lives in Sweden with Lillemor and Conny Croneryd, Leicros
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Ready to Fly
Litter: F-Band
Maverick lives in AL with Jen Boswell and fellow "gryffyns" Ace and Miss Kitty (Silkens) and Oksana (Borzoi)
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Saved by Zero
Litter: F-Band
Ace lived in AL with Jen Boswell. Sadly, he was lost to autoimmune hemolytic anemia in Summer 2012.
ISWS NAKC Ch. Gryffyn's Aeyrie Strange Brew, SRC
Litter: C-Band
Golden boy Brewer went to the Steeles (Scirocco Hounds) in California! There is a hotbed of Silken activity there, and he was able to race there (and is now an ISWS dual champion!). He has since been re-homed and sadly I do not know where he is or how he is doing.
ISWS NAKC Ch. Gryffyn's Fire Woman, CGC
Litter: C-Band
Silkenfest 2005's Best Puppy in Show - Ember went to Alison of Tangaloor in Washington! Ember also won Winners Bitch at the Fall 2007 BooFest Regional Specialty! She has since been re-homed after producing a couple litters.
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Love Over Gold
Litter: D-Band
Tanner was, for all practical purposes, stolen by one of her co-owners who told lies about her behavior to try to get the other co-owners to just let her stay with her. She had attempted to do the same with Kerry, who had flown over with her - but now, thankfully, is at Leicros and is nothing like what was reported. Now Tanner lives with the woman's husband who is also active in the dog fancy and she has produced some lovely pups for the kennel that bears her name. Sadly, the experience has caused me to reconsider exporting again, although I am happy she is now in better circumstances.
Gryffyn's Hazy Shade of Winter
Litter: B-Band
Winni lived with the Brown family in East Texas. In April 2004, Winni blessed the Browns with a litter sired by Tyler - see them here.
Sadly Winni was lost after escaping the yard through a gate left open by a workman. Tragically she was struck by a car and had to be euthanized. Her daughter Layla is here at the Aeyrie and has produced some beautiful offspring, including Pasha and Hunter.
Gryffyn's Little Miss S
Litter: B-Band
Fawn, formerly known as "Pockets", lives the high life and holds a special place in the hearts of those who have met her - but most importantly, her mother Susan! We occasionally get to see her when Susan goes out of town and she hangs out here with our crew. She is one of the sweetest dogs I know.
Gryffyn's Aeyrie Lady Madonna
Litter: B-Band
Zoe lived in California and got to go to the office with her entrepreneur mommy Jone! Sadly, Jone passed away and Zoe now lives in OR thanks to assistance from Karen Sanders of Allagante.
Gryffyn's Everything Zen
Litter: B-Band
Gavin lived in PA with Jill until his passing from a torsed lung resulting from a dog park accident.
Gryffyn's Wild is the Wind
Litter: B-Band
Star lived with Michelle Smith in AZ. Tragically she was lost to HGE which resulted in ruptured intestines.
Gryffyn's Moments in Love (l)
Gryffyn's Wildest Dreams (r)
Litter: A-Band
Luv and Dreamer now live in California with Paige.
more pictures of Luv and Dreamer >>>