Boykin Spaniel

Overview

The Boykin Spaniel is South Carolina's bird dog and was developed by the hunters in the region to work on land, lake, or swamp yet be loving family dogs. Because they are a hunting breed, they have what's called a soft mouth (meaning they do not bite down on things in their mouth). There is even a pack of Boykin Spaniels trained to locate box turtles in Tennessee to better study them and advocate for habitat preservation. These dogs have become so beloved in South Carolina that the Boykin was made into their official state dog and is celebrated on September 1st every year as Boykin Spaniel Day! These compact pups (22 - 35 lbs) remain relatively rare outside of their home state but are gaining more popularity among sporting folk on the eEast cCoast due to their energy in the field, versatility on land and in the water, as well as their great temperament at home. Their beautiful, curly coats only come in various shades of liver, and the texture can range from wavy hairs to silky curled locks. Their beautiful amber eyes and liver coat make for a truly stunning spaniel! Weekly brushing should keep your Boykin's coat looking great.