Boykin Spaniel Breed Information
Learn all about Boykin Spaniel dogs, read about the Boykin Spaniel breed information, find out about the Boykin Spaniel Breed Standard, Boykin Spaniel behavior and more.
Boykin Spaniel Breed Introduction
The Boykin Spaniel breed was bred by South Carolina hunters. It can be found through out the US although there is a greater concentration of Boykin Spaniels on the East Coast.
The Boykin Spaniel’s Behavior
Source: Boykin Spaniel Society
Recommended for: pet dog, hunting, retrieving
The Boykin Spaniel dog breed has the typical characteristics of spaniels. It is docile, pleasant, obedient and eager to please it’s owner and family. It does not need much exercise and requires only long walks or an occasional romp with children.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog’s actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
The Boykin Spaniel’s Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Boykin Spaniel breed as determined by the American Rare Breed Association’s published breed standard.
- Size: males 15 1/2 – 18 inches; females 14 – 16 1/2 inches
- Coat: flat
- Color: solid liver or rich chocolate
- Eyes: dark yellow to brown, set well apart
- Ears: set high, rounded tips, flat and close to head, not too pendelous
- Muzzle: width is half width of skull
The Boykin Spaniel’s Origins and History
Source: Boykin Spaniel Society
Country/Region of Origin: United States
Original purpose: hunting turkeys, retrieving waterfowl
Name: Named for L. Whitaker Boykin, who trained the progenitor of the breed
Historical notes: Boykin Spaniel dogs were bred in the early 1900′s in the Wateree River Swamp. It is said that a stray dog that was eventually named “Dumpy” was found to have possessed certain traits that would eventually identify the Boykin Spaniels of today. There were also contributions from the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, English Springer Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, and the American Water Spaniel