What is the breeding background of Boykin Spaniels?
The Boykin Spaniel was originally bred in the early 1900’s in South Carolina for use in hunting ducks and wild turkey. With selective breeding, the Boykin Spaniel has become a versatile hunting dog. During the 1970’s The Boykin Spaniel Society was formed as the original and official breed registry. The breed is also now a member of the UKC’s Gundog Group. The Boykin is well known for its good temperament and are very sociable and family-oriented. They are inherently active dogs and are smart enough to amuse themselves if they get bored or are left alone for long periods of time. On September 1, 1984 the Boykin Spaniel was selected as the State Dog of South Carolina. The Boykin Spaniel is indeed a multi-purpose dog excelling in the field as well as the home.
