They're so pretty it hurts! Do you mind if I PM you about them? I've met a couple and I'm semi-interested in them.
I'd be glad to answer any questions you had
Never heard of this breed. Sure are lookers, love the ears!
Her ears are actually what got her designated as pet-quality! The standard calls for rose ears, like a whippet, and prick ears are a fault. I just love her ears though, it makes her face ssooo expressive and it looks like a black butterfly.
Wow they are beautiful! How do they compare to Whippets? Are they bigger?
I can't compare their temperaments since I don't know any whippets in person... but all of the Silkens I've met were very varied as far as temperament goes. Some are quite drivey and barky, others are very chill and never utter a sound; I've seen some with insane prey drive (in contrast, my girl won't even chase a squirrel unless my roommate's dog does it first). Lugia is verrry independent, much like a cat (her personal space is a 5 feet bubble), but her sister is a velcro dog (she'll try to climb into her owner's lap when she's on the computer).
Females are about whippet sized (20-35 lbs), but males can get pretty big... up to 50lbs.