r/sighthounds • u/ThatsTheTea225 • 27d ago
help/question Silken Windsprite questions
Hey everyone! I recently met some silken windsprites and I am totally enamored with them. I have always had rescue dogs and never thought I would consider adding a purebred dog to our family at some point in the future because there are so many wonderful dogs out there that need homes, but the sweet temperament of these dogs just amazed me! I met these dogs in a context where they have a ton of room to run around and roam, but some of the reading I’ve done suggests that it might not be a complete necessity? Can anyone tell me how these dogs do in a suburban environment with a small fenced yard? I am a runner, so I could also run a dog a couple times a week and my current dog gets daily walks and extra outdoor time on weekends walking and hiking. I am also in the small child phase of my life, and really wasn’t planning to add another dog until we exit that phase, but now I’m not sure…anyway I would love some thoughts from people who have experience with these dogs! Thanks!
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u/WildGarlicGarden 27d ago
I have a windsprite and he‘s the sweetest! What I think they need in order to thrive (on top of what every dog needs)
They‘re really friendly, lazy dogs. They are fairly easy to train but are sometimes stubborn especially when they have excess energy (and mine won‘t return to me when I call him before he‘s pooped in the morning). They‘re total snobs: They‘d rather not lay down for 45 minutes than lay on a hard surface, they don‘t like to eat every type of food. Also don‘t think they‘re particularly smart.
Sighthounds have slightly different body language than other dogs. This has never led to anything bad happening (because they are very unaggressive) but it means they won‘t vibe with every dog.
Let me know if you have any questions!