About the Boykin Spaniel

The Boykin Spaniel breed is an exceptional family dog and a talented hunter. They quickly acquire admirers with their willing, happy attitudes.

Most breeds with the word "Spaniel" in the name were developed to hunt game or birds (sometimes referred to as sporting or gundog breeds). The Boykin has avoided some pitfalls of more popular hunting breeds and retained their abilities to work all day in flushing and retrieving birds. These qualities are important to trainers in all dog sports who want a dog with a strong desire to please and a good work ethic.

However, some people are not ready to own a dog - any dog! Before bringing a new dog into your home, consider the costs involved with care and feeding a dog as well as the time and effort that will need to be invested in training and grooming. Think about the time that will be required in training and caring for your dog and make the decision to add a dog into your home by using your head and not just your heart.

Select the blue navigation bones to the left to gain more insight on this breed. When you make a decision to get a dog, please consider adopting a rescue dog who needs a home or possibly volunteering as a foster home for dogs who are in transition.