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Boykin Spaniel

Boykin Spaniel

5.0
10 - 15 yearsLife Expectancy

Medium-sized, energetic, and versatile flushing and retrieving spaniel with rich liver or chocolate brown coat and enthusiastic work ethic, especially in water. Known for their amiable disposition and compact build ideal for hunting from small boats.

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Traits:
  • Good with Kids
  • Dog Friendly
  • Friendly Stranger
  • Easy to Train
  • High Energy
  • Low Drooling
  • Playful
  • Protective

Breed Statistics

  • Energy Level4/5
  • Trainability4/5
  • Playfulness4/5
  • Protectiveness3/5
  • Barking3/5
  • Drooling1/5
  • Good with Children5/5
  • Good with Other Dogs5/5
  • Good with Strangers3/5
  • Shedding3/5
  • Coat Length1/5
  • Grooming3/5

Physical Attributes

Height (Male)15.5 - 18 inches
Height (Female)15.5 - 18 inches
Weight (Male)30 - 40 lbs
Weight (Female)25 - 35 lbs

Breed History

Developed in early 1900s in South Carolina by L. Whitaker Boykin. Foundation sire was a small stray spaniel-type dog named 'Dumpy' who showed great hunting aptitude. Bred by crossing Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, and American Water Spaniels for hunting in South Carolina swamps, particularly the Wateree River Swamp. Recognized as the state dog of South Carolina.