The Boykin Spaniel breed has a classic Spaniel-type head, with wide eyes that are almond-shaped. This breed has the long hanging hanging ears that have long hair. His muzzle is straight. If allowed, the tail is docked. They have a waterproof coat that is quite wavy or can be curly, but it is a straight coat. His colors are liver and brown. It is a larger dog than a cocker spaniel. Their weight ranges between 25 and 40 pounds. And its height is 15 to 18 inches. This is a hunting dog, so more attention is given to its skill than to its appearance.
Story: The story of the Boykin Spaniel dog begins with a stray dog found by a man named Alexander, who discovered what a wonderful hunting companion this dog was. Alexander gave his dog to Whitaker Boykin. This dog was male, and the Boykin Spaniel breed comes from this dog. He was crossed with American Water Spaniels, Pointers, Springer Spaniels, and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. This is a popular dog in the southern United States, particularly among bird hunters. This breed originated in South Carolina and is the official state dog. This dog was accepted into the AKC miscellaneous group in February 2007. All breeders hope to move this dog into the sporting group in the future.
Temperament: The Boykin Spaniel is a working dog and needs plenty of daily exercise, including long walks. This breed has a great drive, is very willing and needs to work. They have an active mind that also needs to be exercised. Without long daily walks this breed will find many ways to entertain themselves, this is not recommended. While this is a docile and pleasant dog, it must be remembered that he is a working dog who loves to work. This dog is an excellent swimmer, but care must be taken as they are prone to Spaniel ear infections. They have an excellent field capacity, with a fine sense of smell and great enthusiasm. This dog needs an owner who can communicate well with the dog, shows good and natural leadership, and likes to walk a lot.
Health Issues: Boykin Spaniels can have eye problems, hip dyspraxia, and in some lines they can have heart and skin problems. Careful monitoring and care of the ears is important in this breed.
Grooming: The Boykin Spaniel is an easy breed to care for and only requires brushing every few days. While this dog can swim, it is strange to say that bathing is not a good idea, but if you bathe too much, it simply washes away the dogs natural oils which can lead to skin problems and a limp coat. Weekly checkups of your ears are also important.
Living conditions: The Boykin Spaniel dog is fine in an apartment; As long as you get daily exercise, long walks are a must for this breed. This dog is a working dog and is happy to be a working dog, so careful thought should be given when choosing this dog as a house pet.