Our Silken Windhounds Elsewhere

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.

Silly Silken Windhound DeaconUKC 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!

more pictures of Deacon >>>

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Cammi - Silken WindhoundUKC 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)

more pictures of Cammi >>>

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Holly wins Reserve at the Ohio ClassicGryffyn's She's So Hollywood

Litter: Q-Band

Holly resides in IL with the Edwards family and Silken-buddy Hunter.

more pictures of Holly >>>

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Sarah - female Silken WindhoundUKC Ch. Gryffyn's Seven Seas of Rhye

Litter: Q-Band

Sarah lives with Leslie Walenta and Penny in Richmond, TX

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Mira is one relaxed SIlken WindhoundGryffyn's Aeyrie Leather and Lace

Litter: N-Band

Mira is with the Goodnight family, including Bitsy Fae, in Kentucky

more pictures of Mira >>>

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Silken Windhound SpeckUKC 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 >>>

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SunniGryffyn's Aeyrie Shoots and Ladders

Litter: K-Band

Sunni lives with the Selmans (and Tasha and Azchyl) in Garland

more pictures of Sunni >>>

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Silken Windhound Roman, Fall 2011Gryffyn's Aeyrie Firework

Litter: P-Band

Roman lives in MI with Brenda and Justice

more pictures of Roman >>>

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Silken Windhound Murdock, June 2012Gryffyn's Aeyrie Stand Back

Litter: N-Band

Dylan is now with Alison at Tangaloor Silkens and is known as Murdock.

more pictures of Murdock >>>

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Hunter - Silken WindhoundUKC 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.

more pictures of Hunter >>>

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Justice - male silken windhoundGryffyn's Aeyrie Sign of the Times

Litter: N-Band

Justice lives with Brenda in MI

more pictures of Justice >>>

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Patches and GabbyGryffyn's Aeyrie Sweetwater Jones

Litter: M-Band

Patches lives with the Oliver family in Richardson, TX

more pictures of Patches >>>

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Speck, silken windhoundUKC 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.

more pictures of Speck >>>

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Raven in NJ, May 2011Gryffyn's Aeyrie Raven in the Snow

Litter: M-Band

Raven lives with Loretta in NY

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silken Chryssy with an Iggie friendGryffyn's Aeyrie Ray of Light

Litter: M-Band

Chryssy (formerly known as Brucette) now lives with Denise in Baton Rouge.

more pictures of Chryssy >>>

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Serena and familyGryffyn'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.

more pictures of Serena >>>

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Lola - silken windhound bitchGryffyn'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.

more pictures of Lola >>>

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Enzo - silken windhound maleUKC 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)

more pictures of Enzo >>>

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Trilby - April 2009Gryffyn's Aeyrie Jump for Joy

Litter: L-Band

Trilby (formerly known here as Smudge) has joined Griffie and the Olsen family

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RaidenGryffyn's Aeyrie All Through the Night

Litter: L-Band

Raiden lives in Alaska with Danielle

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GriffieGryffyn'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

more pictures of Griffie >>>

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Beta modelingUKC 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!

more pictures of Beta >>>

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AjaxBIS 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!

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Princess Bitsy FaeGryffyn'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 >>>

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Perry - gold brindle and white silken windhound maleGryffyn's Any Way You Want It

Litter: J-Band

Perri has joined half-sister GoGo in Florida with Susan (Dolina Borzoi)

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JuniorGryffyn's Aeyrie Magic Man

Litter: H-Band

Junior is now known as Mukki and lives with Deb Epperson and family in MO

more pictures of Mukki >>>

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Evan at Silkenfest '07Gryffyn's Aeyrie My Immortal

Litter: E-Band

Evan has moved to IL and now lives with Michel and Jennifer.

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ToriKristull-Gryffyn's X-Factor

Tori is now called Lady and lives in TX with the Chandler family.

more pictures of Tori >>>

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TiaGryffyn'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.

more pictures of Tia>>>

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Tripp - silken windhound male, April 2009UKC 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!

more pictures of Tripp >>>

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AngelGryffyn's Cloud Nine Kohana

Litter: H-Band

Angel lives in PA with Christine Port and family (Kohana Silkens)

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Sylvi - first UKC Grand Champion silken windhoundUKC 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.

more pictures of Sylvi >>>

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silken windhound Kitty and borzoi DrummGryffyn's BeBe le Strange

Litter: H-Band

Miss Kitty is with Jen and company in AL

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Bunni - silken windhound exported to SwedenGryffyn's Welcome to the Jungle

Litter: G-Band

Bunni lives in Sweden with Kerry and family at Leicros Borzoi

more pictures of Bunni >>>

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silken GoGo on the moveGryffyn's We Got the Beat

Litter: G-Band

GoGo lives in FL with Susan Jacobsen, Dolina Borzoi

more pictures of GoGo >>>

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Zephyr with ZeusGryffyn'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.

more pictures of Zephyr >>>

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VooDoo on the moveGryffyn's Aeyrie Strange Magic

Litter: E-Band

VooDoo lives with Rebecca Peffer.

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KerryGryffyn's Aeyrie Consider This

Litter: F-Band

Kerry lives in Sweden with Lillemor and Conny Croneryd, Leicros

more pictures of Kerry >>>

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MaverickGryffyn'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)

more pictures of Maverick >>>

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silly AceGryffyn'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.

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BearGryffyn's Aeyrie Chosen One

Litter: F-Band

Behrend (formerly known as Bear) lives in PA with Jill

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BrewerISWS 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.

more pictures of Brewer>>>

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EmberISWS 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.

more pictures of Ember >>>

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Tanner - Swedish silken windhoundGryffyn'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.

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comfy WinniGryffyn'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.

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FawnGryffyn'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.

more pictures of Fawn >>>

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ZoeGryffyn'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.

more pictures of Zoe >>>

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GavinGryffyn'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.

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StarGryffyn'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.

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Luv and DreamerGryffyn's Moments in Love (l)
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Litter: A-Band

Luv and Dreamer now live in California with Paige.

more pictures of Luv and Dreamer >>>

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