Boykin Spaniel Breed Information

Boykin Spaniel profile

Breed Group:     Sporting

Weight:     Male: 30-40; Female: 25-35 lbs

Height:     Male: 15.5-18; Female: 14-16.5 inches

Color(s):     Brown or Liver


Country         United States

Life expectancy 14 years

Litter size     5-7

Boykin Spaniel History

Around the turn of the 20th century, a guy named Alexander White observed a small brown Spaniel wandering around his church in South Carolina. After determining the dog must be a stray, Mr. White took him home, only to uncover that the dog possessed amazing natural hunting abilities. Mr. White gave the dog to his hunting partner, a guy through the brand of L. Whitaker Boykin. This dog was crossed with the American drinking water Spaniel, the Springer Spaniel, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, and select breeds of Pointers to form the contemporary Boykin Spaniel. Today, the Boykin Spaniel is predominately used as a hunter for birds and drinking water fowl. The breed is most popular in southern parts of the United States with small rodent hunters. South Carolina recognized the Boykin Spaniel as its official state dog.




Boykin Spaniel Description

Boykin Spaniels are basically healthy canines that have an typical existence span of 14 years though some would accomplish the ripe age of 17. They are recognised to produce five to 7 puppies.



The Boykin is larger compared to Cocker Spaniel, using a smaller higher set ears which have been covered with lengthy wavy hair. He has considerably less wild hair plus a straighter muzzle.The Boykin Spaniel carries a Spaniel kind head. The tail is docked. The waterproof coat is rather wavy or curly, but a smooth coat is acceptable (hunters treatment more concerning the canines hunting abilities than its coat type). Color- Liver or Brown.



Boykin Spaniel was specifically bred to hunt the swampy areas of South Carolina. During the early 1900s trains, wagons and of course wooden boats afforded South Carolina hunters entry to the video game rich swampy areas along the banking institutions of the Wateree River. Hunters those times use part boats that would fit in to a wagon or in the baggage car of the train. These boats are reassembled and held together by bolts. since the boat is pretty small, hunters would favor a small and compact dog that would fit in the boat along with all of the hunting gears. Heavy weight retrievers would be a drawback.




Boykin Spaniel Temperament

The Boykin Spaniel is a really passive but enjoyable and obedient dog. They are really clever and devoted companions. They have yellow eye which have been their trademark, and they are recognised to stare expectantly into your eyes. Boykin Spaniels are incredible swimmers, and they really enjoy becoming in the water. every of those canines carries a specific personality plus a specific field ability which is not really often matched by other dogs. They also have really good noses and they are really enthusiastic in the field. This breed has become bred to hunt, and their perception of smell might sometimes induce them to wander off when not on the lead.

Care

As with all dogs, the Boykin Spaniels require daily physical exercise and standard grooming. Clipping the coat on a standard basis is recommended especially if the dog is in the field, since the soft coat collects foxtails and briars. Spraying the dog with cooking spray can be recommended to help defend against tangles in the lengthy fur.



Boykin Spaniel Grooming

There are a number of grooming tasks for that Boykin Spaniel. Like most spaniel breeds, its coat is susceptible to matting and tangles. The coat must be brushed regularly to maintain the coat in fantastic condition. Ears are also section of grooming this breed. Its lengthy ears may trap bacteria, so they must be checked and cleaned on the standard basis.



Boykin Spaniel Training

Boykin Spaniels do extremely properly in prepared activities and obedience courses - these canines possesses a softer character than other Spaniel breeds. for that reason these canines will not respond properly to rough training methods. They do however do really properly in motivational training, especially if it is introduced inside of a fair and consistent way.




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