Boykin Spaniel Dog
General info
Boykins are medium-sized spaniels. The breed’s hallmark is a beautiful solid-brown coat and has a wavy or curly coat. The large, feathery ears hang close to the cheeks. The typical Boykin has a friendly, cheerful, inquisitive personality. His medium size makes him a good choice for families with children, as long as he has been brought up with them and the canine and human playmates are supervised. Boykins can decide rather quickly that kids aren’t fun if they have a bad experience with one. Like any sporting breed, the Boykin needs daily exercise. If you’re not a hunter, a long walk will do, as well as any opportunity to swim, but you can also channel his energy into dog sports such as agility and flyball. He’ll love anything that involves getting wet and he’s an excellent choice for boaters, including canoers and kayakers, seeing as how he was developed to hunt from a boat.