Boykin Spaniel Dog

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Boykin Spaniel Dog
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 Boykin Spaniel Dog

The Boykin Spaniel is docile, pleasant and obedient. The Boykin Spaniel makes an intelligent and loyal companion. Their trademark yellow/amber eyes that they stare expectantly into your eyes are often commented upon as if the is asking “What do you want me to do next?” The Boykin Spaniel is a fantastic swimmer. The Boykin Spaniel enjoy water and swimming; however they are prone to Spaniel ear infections and should be dried well after getting wet. Most owners report that each of these dogs has a unique personally and an enthusiastic field ability seldom matched by other dogs. His fine nose and enthusiasm in the field make him a versatile hunter. The Boykin Spaniel have been bred as a hunting spaniel and have exceptionally good noses. The Boykin Spaniel sense of smell can lead them on an excursion if allowed to roam off lead.

The Boykin Spaniel Dog
The Boykin Spaniel is recognized as the state of South Carolina. The Boykin Spaniel is an excellent hunting and retrieving dog. Sporting a spaniel-like head and a typically waterproof curly coat, the Boykin spaniel has curly ears set high on its head and dark brown eyes that are shaped well-apart.

Boykin Spaniel Skills
Originally bred by South Carolina hunters in the early 1900s to retrieve waterfowl such as wild turkey and ducks, the Boykin spaniel was regarded as the perfect hunting partner during excursions to the Wateree River Swamp because of its size and its skill in hunting. Whit Boykin, a well-known member of that South Carolina community, successfully bred the Boykin Spaniel and helped solve the problem besetting many Wateree hunters. Reported precursors of the breed include the cocker spaniel, the English Springer Spaniel dog, and the American water Spaniel dog. Today, the Boykin spaniel fits right in both the home and the hunt, retaining many of its

original hunting skills and can even be used to hunt other game such as pheasant and track larger game such as deer.

Boykin Spaniel Personality
The Boykin Spaniel can be considered a dual-purpose dog, both for hunting and for companionship. The Boykin Spaniel is a perfect pet for the family due to its eagerness to please. Gentle, loyal, and obedient, the Boykin Spaniel is also an intelligent breed that does not need need to be told twice on what to do. The Boykin Spaniel exhibit exceptional skill in swimming and known for their sense of smell.

Boykin Spaniel Exercise Needs
The Boykin Spaniel was bred as a hunting dog; therefore, it is important that it gets daily activity such as long walks with its owners and playing with children. As a whole the breed is known for its moderate to high levels of energy. If not attended to, the Boykin spaniel will find and think of ways to entertain itself; make sure that it is not left unattended to frequently.

Boykin Spaniel Living Conditions
An apartment will do for the Boykin Spaniel so long as they get enough exercise. The Boykin Spaniel is accustomed to working and therefore should get a lot of daily activity.

Boykin Spaniel Grooming Requirements
The Boykin Spaniel has no special grooming requirements. Brushing its coat from time to time will help prevent it from developing matting.

Boykin Spaniel Health Issues
The Boykin Spaniel has common health issues such as elbow and hip dysplasia, heart issues, skin disorders, hypothyroidism, luxating patellas, and eye problems.
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