The following regulations for registering LITTERS of Windsprites/Longhaired Whippets/Silken Windsprites take effect January 1, 2024.
NOTE: IWC WILL NOT REGISTER LITTERS BORN IN COUNTRIES WITH A NATIONAL KENNEL CLUB THAT OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZES WINDSPRITES/SILKEN WINDSPRITES/LONGHAIRED WHIPPETS AS A BREED. At this time that list includes Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Hungary. Other countries to be added as Windsprites achieve official recognition by other national kennel clubs.
1) Membership in International Windsprite Club (IWC): The Breeder must a Member in good standing of the IWC.
2) IWC Registration for litters born in countries that do not officially recognize Windsprite/Longhaired Whippet/Silken Windsprite as a breed (at this time all countries except those listed above):
2.A. IWC registration is granted for litters if both the sire and dam have IWC registration numbers and regulations 3, 4 and 5 below are met.
2.B. IWC Registration is granted for litters whelped with one IWC registered parent and the non-IWC parent is registered with either the DWZRV (Deutscher Windhundzucht- und Rennverband – German Sighthound Club), SKJ (Slovenska Kynologicka Jednota – Slovakian Kennel Club), CMKU (ČeskoMoravská Kynologická Unie – Czech Kennel Club, SKG (Société Cynologique Suisse – Swiss Kennel Club), ÖKV (Österreichischer Kynologenverband – Austrian Kennel Club), ZKwP Zwiazek Kynologiczny w Polsce – Polish Kennel Club), MEOESz (Magyar Ebtenyésztők Országos Egyesületének Szövetsége – Hungarian Kennel Club), or other clubs to be added as breed recognition is achieved, and regulations 3, 4 and 5 below are met.
2.C. IWC registration is granted for litters whelped where EACH parent is registered with any of the IWC-recognized kennel clubs (see above) and regulations 3, 4 and 5 below are met.
2.D. IWC registration is granted for litters whelped with ONE parent registered with either the IWC *OR* one of the IWC recognized kennel clubs (see above) AND the following documented conditions are met for the non-IWC/IWC-recognized kennel club parent: a FIVE generation pedigree from another club that includes (at most) Windsprites/Silken Windsprites/Longhaired Whippets, Smooth Windsprites of Longhaired Descent, and Whippets, and regulations 3, 4 and 5 below are met.
2.E. IWC Registration MAY be granted for litters whelped where BOTH parents are registered only with non-IWC/IWC-recognized kennel clubs when FIVE generation pedigrees that include (at most) Windsprites/Silken Windsprites/Longhaired Whippets, Smooth Windsprites of Longhaired Descent, and Whippets are provided for each parent, and regulations 3, 4 and 5 below are met. After review of the provided litter registration application materials we may register the litter. We reserve the right to deny the registration of such a litter.
3) DNA profile: A DNA profile provided from a certified genetic testing laboratory on the sire, dam and litter to establish identity and verify parentage of the litter must be filed with the IWC.
4) MDR1 and CEA: These genetic tests, provided from a certified genetic testing laboratory, will be required for all litters when the sire or dam is a carrier or affected (homozygous mutant) or whose MDR and/or CEA status is unknown or undocumented for these genetic conditions. IF the genetic test results of the sire and dam are on file with the IWC and the MDR1 or CEA genotypes of all the puppies can be determined unequivocally by parentage, the relevant genetic testing does not need to be performed on the puppies.
5) An additional requirement must be met for all puppies from a litter with at least one smooth Windsprite parent (any F1 or any smooth backcross): All puppies from such a litter shall be genetically tested for the FGF5 coat length gene at a certified genetic testing laboratory to accurately determine whether they are heterozygous or homozygous for the recessive longhair allele. Because these backcrosses are vitally important for breeding purposes and the accuracy of our registrations is critical for future Kennel Cub recognition, the IWC will pay a rebate of US$20 for the FGF5 testing whether the test is already included in a comprehensive genetic profile (such as Embark) or if it is run as an individual test elsewhere. Breeders wishing to take advantage of the rebate must notify the IWC Registrar.
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The following regulations for registering an INDIVIDUAL Windsprite take effect 1 January 2024:
NOTE: IWC WILL NOT REGISTER INDIVIDUALS BORN & LIVING IN A COUNTRY WITH A NATIONAL KENNEL CLUB THAT OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZES WINDSPRITES/SILKEN WINDSPRITES/LONGHAIRED WHIPPETS AS A BREED.
When the owner of an unregistered Windsprite/Silken Windsprite/Longhaired Whippet, Smooth Windsprite of Longhaired Descent living in a country that does not officially recognize Windsprites wants to register a dog with the IWC, the following must be provided:
1) A FIVE-generation pedigree from another club that includes (at most) Windsprites/Silken Windsprites/Longhaired Whippets, Smooth Windsprites of Longhaired Descent, Whippets.
2)
CEA and MDR1 genetic test results from a certified genetic testing laboratory.
3) DNA verification of parentage from a certified genetic testing laboratory.
4) Results of an FGF5 coat length genetic test from a certified genetic testing laboratory must be provided if either parent was a smooth Windsprite (any F1 or smooth backcross).
EXCEPTIONS TO THESE REGULATIONS MAY BE MADE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD.
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~ ALL REGISTRATION AND CERTIFIED PEDIGREE APPLICATIONS *MUST* BE
~ Note that the assigned registration number will clearly reflect which variety. ~
Litters should initially be registered by 12 weeks of age.
Puppies may be given a complete Registered Name, OR a Temporary Identifier which includes the Kennel Name, plus any other designation that identifies each individual puppy with a unique alias. It can be a call name, color/sex/markings, or a code of the breeders choice.
The owner name, address, phone, and email fields may also be left blank if the puppy does not yet have a permanent home. In these cases, the registration certificate can be held by the registrar until informed of the owner and their contact information by the breeder, at which time the certificate will be sent to the new owner. There is no additional charge for updating dog names or owners before the certificates are sent. If the breeder prefers to receive the registration certificates before final names and/or homes are decided, the certificates will be issued with the dog's temporary name/code, with the breeder as owner. An application for updating the registration information may be submitted whenever that information is known, and a new registration certificate will be sent out.
Appropriate documentation of MDR1, CEA, and FGF5 official test results, and other required information must accompany the registration/pedigree application. No applications will be processed until all documentation is complete. Please note that documentation from DNA and MDR1/CEA/FGF5 laboratories must *clearly* identify each individual. (ie "Puppy 1", "Puppy 2", "Male 1", Male 2", "Female 1" etc are NOT accetable.) Either registered name, puppy name, or *specific* description must be on the laboratory documents, so it is clear which results go with each individual puppy.
We recommend testing parents and all puppies with Embark Veterinary Laboratory, which will show MDR1, CEA, and FGF5 status for each individual, and they will do DNA Parentage Verification of the litter at no charge upon request if both parents have been Embark tested and permission is granted from the owners of both parents. If the litter is not Embark tested, MDR1, CEA, FGF5 (if required), and DNA Parentage Verification tests may be may be provided by other certified genetic testing laboratories.
All applications are currently available and may be submitted directly online. Necessary documentation may be provided either by forwarding official laboratory result emails or scanned copies of laboratory results to Registrar, or by mailing hard copies.
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE LITTER REGISTRATION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP FORM (or use for updating any owner information)
Payments
may be made via PayPal directly on submission form, by Venmo (send to @International-WindspriteClub), or a check payable to "IWC" may be mailed.
Confirmation of receipt of applications will be made within 72 hours, and registration and pedigree documents should be ready within 2 weeks of receipt of application and *ALL* necessary documentation.
Mailing address for laboratory reports and/or check payments:
IWC
c/o Sidney Hoblit
33 Pine Grove Rd
Nottingham PA 19362
USA
Fees -
Individual Registration, Certificate, Certified Pedigree - $20.00
Individual Registration & Certificate - $12
Certified Pedigree (if dog is already registered)- $12
Litter Registration & Certificates $20 + $5 per puppy
Litter Registration, Certificates, Certified Pedigrees - $20 + $10 per puppy
Duplicate Registration Certificate only - $5.00
Ownership Transfer - $5.00
International: Please add $5 for postage for each address outside of USA/Canada where registration documents are to be mailed.
