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| Weight |
25-40 lbs |
| Height |
14" to 18" |
| Colors |
Dark chocolate or rich liver. May
have small, white mark on the chest. |
| Coat |
Typically medium length, fine,
flat to moderately curly hair. Light feathering on the chest, belly, legs,
feet and ears. May also have a straight, short coat with no feathering. |
| Origin |
This breed originated in South
Carolina in the early 1900s. A stray, brown spaniel was found outside
a Methodist church after the service. A man by the name of Alexander White
found the dog and took him home with him. After discovering that the dog
had great hunting ability, he gave the dog to his friend and hunting partner,
L. Whitaker Boykin. This male dog, Dumpy, was bred with other dog breeds
including the American Water Spaniels, Pointers, Springer Spaniels and
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and the Boykin Spaniel was born. It is mainly
used to hunt birds. The Boykin Spaniel is the official state dog of South
Carolina. |
| Description |
This sensitive, intelligent,
gentle breed makes an excellent hunting dog. They are particularly good
at flushing birds are thus typically used as bird hunting dogs. They are
easy to train and have a strong desire to please their master. Although
they are traditionally more a hunting/working dog, they can make a great
family pet as well. They are good with other dogs and pets and well behaved
children. The earlier they are socialized with children and pets, the
better. The Bokin Spaniel is an energetic dog and requires plenty of play
and exercise everyday. They love to work and are not meant to be lap dogs
or to stay inside all the time. |
| Health |
Overall good health. Some problems
with hip dysplasia, luxating patellas, eye problems, skin disorders, hypothyroidism,
and heart problems. |
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