Boykin Spaniel

Life span: 14 – 16 years

Availability: Rare

About Boykin Spaniel:
The Boykin Spaniel is a medium purebred known for being energetic, friendly, intelligent, loving, and responsive. To keep it healthy, it will need to get exercise regularly. Known to be multi-talented, the Boykin Spaniel participates in a wide variety of activities such as agility, hunting, obedience, search and rescue, and tracking.

The Boykin Spaniel carries a unique set of credentials that no other breed of canine can honestly claim. He is a dog originally bred by South Carolina hunters. He was developed initially as the ideal dog for hunting wild turkeys in the Wateree River Swamp during the early 1900s and now beautifully adapts to the dove fields, the duck marshes and the home fires of his modern-day masters.

Most individual Boykin Spaniels have a special personality and enthusiastic field ability that no other dog can match. The Boykin is larger than the Cocker Spaniel, with smaller, higher set ears that are covered with long, wavy hair. He has considerably less hair and a straighter muzzle.

Visits to Groomer-High

Drooling-No

Bath-Rare

Tolerance to heat- Basks in it

Tolerance to cold-Need warmth

Exercise Requirement-Lots

Under Coat-Yes

Colour-Brown, Dark chocolate

Coat Type-Flat to moderately curly

Hair Length-Short

Hair Density-Sparse

Boykin spaniel are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all Boston Terriers will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed. Some of common health problem are:

Hip dysplasia

Collie Eye Anomaly

Heart problem

Skin problem

Ear infection

Temperament
The typical Boykin is friendly, a willing worker, intelligent and easy to train. The Boykin Spaniel thrives on human companionship and gets along well with other dogs and children. He shows great eagerness and energy for the hunt yet controllable in the field. Any sign of excessive aggression towards other dogs is not acceptable and should be penalized. Excessive shyness is to be equally penalized.

Training & Intelligence
Training will be enjoyable. The typical Boykin is friendly, a willing worker, intelligent and easy to train.This dog is inclined to listen to commands and obey its owner. This breed will require fewer repetitions to obey specific instructions, pleasing owners who like to see quick results. It will need daily exercise to maintain its shape. Committed and active owners will enjoy performing fitness activities with this breed.

Breeding
Litter Size- 5 to 7 puppies (approximately)

Complication in Breeding-No

Procreation
Boykin Spaniel are healthy and sturdy breed . Generally a dog takes around 18 months to reach his or her full height and structure. It is advisable to breed your dogs after at least two years of age. Before mating, it will be advisable to see the medical history of the mate to rule out any medical conditions that may be transferred genetically. If you are a first timer at breeding then taking a vets help.