So you have just collected your new Boykin spaniel puppy. It is very exciting, and you will have many questions. You may want to know how your spaniel will develop and how fast he will grow. Different breeds of dogs grow and mature at different rates. This growth is often related to the size of … Read more
Until the 19th-century, Spaniels were known as either land Spaniels or water Spaniels, with no distinct breeds. With the rise in popularity of purebred dogs, written breed standards, and dog showing, the individual Spaniel breeds began to be separated. Boykin and Cocker Spaniels look different. Boykins are easier to groom. They are more independent, tolerant … Read more
Help – my Boykin spaniel pees in the house! My Boykin tears up my furniture! My dog is scared of thunder! These are complaints behaviorists hear all the time with urgent requests for help. Very often, behaviorists recommend crate training as a way of correcting behavioral issues. Many owners may use crate training when they … Read more
Boykin Spaniels are bird dogs that have been used for hunting wild turkeys and waterfowls since the development of the breed in the early 1900s. A few decades ago, bird dogs were purely hunting dogs, not pets, and they lived outside in kennels. However, bird dogs, including the Boykin Spaniel, have transitioned from hunting only … Read more
Boykin Spaniels are sporting dogs, bred to endure the physical exertion required for spending hours and hours in the hunting field. Needless to say, Boykin Spaniels naturally have tons of energy. As a responsible owner, you might find it challenging to come up with new ways to meet your Boykin Spaniel’s exercise requirements. 13 amazing … Read more
The Boykin Spaniel was, until fairly recently, one of South Carolina’s best kept secrets. This medium sized Spaniel with its rich brown coat was originally bred to hunt duck and wild turkey in the swamplands of South Carolina. Affectionately nicknamed the Swamp Poodle, since the breed was recognized by the American Kennel Association in 2009, … Read more
There are so many dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club and other National Canine registries that it is easy to become confused about the categorization of different dog breeds. The categories are based on the breed’s inherent characteristics and the intended purpose for which the breed was initially developed. Boykin spaniels are not … Read more
Boykin spaniels are intelligent, charming dogs designed to work. They are the state dog of South Carolina. Boykin spaniels are used for hunting purposes and are therefore classified by the American Kennel Association as working dogs. Many people feel that as working dogs, they should be capable of living outside all the time. They would … Read more
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