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Boykin Spaniel
Boykin Spaniel
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group: sporting |
height: m
15.5-18", f 14-16.5" |
types: |
weight: m
30-40 lbs, f 25-35 lbs |
colors: |
solid
rich dark liver/chocolate, may have white on chest |
physical traits: |
medium, sturdy, strong
swimmer |
hair type: |
short to medium, flat
to curly |
personality/
temperament: |
gentle, tender, amicable,
enthusiastic, energetic, cheerful, intelligent, eager to
please, easy to train. some may be vicious, extremely shy |
maintenance/
special needs:
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moderate shedding, easy
to train, sensitive to harsh treatment |
nickname: |
'State Dog of South Carolina,
USA' |
origination: |
USA possibly from Chesapeake
Bay Retriever, Springer Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, American
Water Spaniel |
bred for: |
flushing/retrieving turkey,
hunting duck and dove |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
water/field retrieving,
companionship, |
good with kids? |
yes |
life expectancy: |
14 yrs |
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of interest: |
tail docked because so
enthusiastic on a hunt wagging tail against rushes alerts
prey |
kennel clubs: |
arba-(sporting dog group),
ukc-(gundog group) |
rescues: |
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