Fernweh Hounds

12/02/2025

Rizzo finally became a Flyball Dog!

She competed in her first flyball competition earning her Flyball Dog and Flyball Dog Excellent titles (FD and FDX)

I'm so incredibly proud of her.

I am also so very grateful for my team, and other teams who have helped me learn this sport. It isn't an easy one to learn and compete in. There are a lot of moving parts happening quickly.

11/03/2025

Rizzo in Rally 2. Keeping me humble. I entered her in Rally 2 and the signs were more complex than we were used to. She seemed to tire half way through the course and three quarters of the way through I called it and celebrated her efforts.

I probably should have called it sooner, but I was trying to see if I could salvage it. Two dogs had accidents in the ring earlier and I wasn't sure if she was just sniffing a potty spot. Which she might have been, but it became clear I lost her in that corner so I called it.

She really did give me her all this weekend.

I am so proud of this girl!!!

We will practice Rally 2 signs and try again at the next show.

11/03/2025

Rizzo in Rally 1, killing it!

11/02/2025

Wow!

Day one of our UKC show and Rizzo blew me away!

Show one:
We missed conformation due to traffic.
Rally she took first out of five dogs with a score of 98.

Show Two:
Rizzo won her Champion class out of three dogs, then won Best of Breed out of three dogs, and took second in group out of three dogs
Rally she won her class again out of five dogs with a score of 100. Only beating another dog with a score of 100 because her time was faster.

Rizzo should now have her UKC URO1 rally title.
Also, she got her high in trial for Rally.

More importantly Rizzo stayed happy, and engaged the entire show. I am so proud of her!

10/29/2025

Rizzo got her CHIC #!

We did all the breed required testing and more.

10/22/2025

How do you compete in LAGRA?

In order for your dog to compete in LGRA they must first certify before a race. In order to certify your dog must wear a muzzle and blanket as if they were going to race. They then must race cleanly with another dog who has already been certified. Once certified your dog can enter the program for the day.

Depending on the field your dog may be released from a racing box, or hand slip. Racing boxes have a slot for each individual dog racing. The dogs can not see one another once inside the box, but can hear one another. The box is closed in the front and the back. The box release will check to see all of the dogs faces are visible. Once they see the muzzles the box handler will then open the box (once they give a signal and the lure begins to move). A hand slip release is when everyone releases their dogs from the collar at the same time, avoiding the box completely.

10/22/2025

10/03/2025

~About Fernweh Hounds~

Fernweh Hounds is a small hobby breeder of Silken Windhounds. Our goal is to produce companions who are confident, and excited to explore with their people!

Along with creating adventurers, we also aim to produce dogs who are sound in mind and body. Silken Windhounds who could compete in conformation and sports.

We hope to continue the hard work of the Silken Windhound breeders past and present in preserving this incredible breed.