Kristull Silken Windhounds
Meet the breeder
I'm Francie S., the breeder behind Kristull Silken Windhounds located in Austin, TX. As the founder of the breed, we take huge pride in our Silken Windhounds and appreciate breeders who are the basis of any breed! We have bred Silken Windhounds since 1984. We take pride in selling our best dogs to new breeders to help continue the line, and we ensure to match each excellent puppy personality to wonderful pet homes!
Q. & A. with Francie
Why did you start breeding?
We owned, bred, and handled dogs under the Kristull Borzoi name for over 20 years, finishing well over 200 Championships, including going Best in Show on 3 different continents. We owned and bred the Top Winning Lure Coursing Borzoi in History for over 2 and a half years. Our dogs are behind many of the top Borzoi kennels today. When we had done everything we had desired, we decided to fulfill our dream to produce smaller Borzoi.What makes your program special?
We founded the breed in 1984. Since then, we have been through the alphabet 4 times, usually selling the best of our dogs to new breeders. I am the evaluator to bring in new founder dogs through a very stringent Genetic Diversity Protocol. I have degrees in Genetics with minors in Anatomy & Physiology. I work with passion, heart, integrity, and truly want what's best for the Borzoi line.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Francie
Francie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
“Males are cheaper than females, as there is a huge preference for females for some reason. All are sold as pets first. Finished champions are more expensive.”
Contract & health guarantee
Francie may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Francie offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Francie directly.
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What's included
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- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Francie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Austin, TX
1300 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport
1296 miles away
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More about Francie
Club memberships
Francie is a member of International Silken Windhound Society.
Francie has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Francie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Francie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kristull Silken Windhounds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Great level
Kristull Silken Windhounds reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Silken Windhounds.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Dentition
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
