Latest Boykin Spaniel Frequently Asked Questions:
Our four year old dog might have a tumor, a biopsy was done and samples are being sent to UGA. Any advice on what we should do?
Answer:I think all you can do is wait, with luck this tumour will be benign, I will keep my fingers crossed for you and your dog. http://www.boykinspaniel.org/ I didn't know this breed either but found this website, they are lovely.
Answer:For a dog without papers? I wouldn't pay more than the same price as a mutt. Without papers, you have no idea that the dog is even purebred. And no reputable breeder would sell dogs without papers. No papers is a HUGE red-flag that you are not dealing with a quality breeder. (The present of papers does not automatically guarantee quality; but the absence of papers guarantees it's not a good breeder or a high-quality dog.) Here's a collection of articles on identifying good versus bad breeders: http://www.wonderpuppy.net/breeding.htm Boykin Spaniel Society website: http://www.boykinspaniel.org/ .
Answer:I found this for you. It seems they are a hunting dog, bred specifically for hunting. http://www.boykinspaniel.org/ If you e-mail them perhaps they can lead you in the right direction.
my dog barks at my other dog when he gets close to my rabbits p.s. shes a boykin spaniel
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Okay...I've been talking about getting an american cocker spaniel for some time now, but I took a breed quiz and looked at the Boykin Spaniel, it's SO CUTE! And it's a bird dog which is what I'm looking for, it's also has longer legs so it'll be more willing and easy for it to move through shrubs and stuff. I will list all the things about my lifestyle and where I live so u can get a better idea of what to say: I'm 14 and a female, I have: 2 brothers: 11 and 16 A mom A dad Me: 14 Two dogs: a Sheltie and a Mutt: 3 yrs old and 5 years old I have an Acre yard and a park nearby withing walking distance. I don't mind a lot of grooming although it'd save me money not to groom so much. I'm active and would love to have a dog I could let off lead and know he/she would stay nearby. My sheltie is 3 and a male, neutered My mutt is 4 or 5 and a female, spayed They get along great and both LOVE to play. We think the mutt (kansas) is shiba and lab She gets along fine with other dogs unless they go WAY to far and she seems to get the idea of a dog breing an adult or a puppy. I don't plant on altering the spaniel I get (the new dog I get next year) and I'm working on my shelties dominance issues, he's being a lot more submissive than he was 2 weeks ago and he's listening better, but he can get testy with other male dogs, which could be a problem l8er but I'm really working on it. So: What breed should I get? Should I get male or female? What alternate bird dogs/flushing dogs would you suggest to me? BOYKIN: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/boykinspaniel.htm COCKER: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americancocker.htm THANKS A LOT EVERYONE. To unstoppable ALWAYS: You're very rude and I know the standards and what breeds are recognized and the group they're in, I'm just wondering which would be better, just bcuz they have the same group doesn't make every breed in that group the same, some might be taller and larger, some might be smaller, some more naturally adiquete for the job. YOU need to learn, not me. DOES ANYONE GET THE MEANING OF NEXT YEAR!? I'M saving up for the dog. I'M caring for the dog. and I'M the one training the dog. My sheltie is stubborn and I DO NOT WISH to teach him anything but the basics. He doesn't listen worth crap! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! Don't assume I'm not doing all I need to do! I'M DOING MY RESEARCH! Hence ALL my questions. THANK YOU. i'm learning how to hunt once my burned leg heals up! I've been doing as much as I can with what I have!
Answer:Not the Cocker. Firstly the only cocker you are going to get that will be a biddable and enthusiastic hard working dog as well as family pet is the Working English Cocker Spaniel. American cockers have very little interest in wanting to work for their owners, meaning they are much harder to train up as a gun dog. They are also very snappy and after seeing a child (who did nothing wrong to the dog) get bitten my an American Cocker I would not trust them around children. The Boykin is probably your best bet out of the two. They will happily work for as long as you wish them to, as well as being friendly dogs. I would contact local gun dog groups in your area and ask if they have any ideas of a dog for you, maybe even go along on a shoot one day and see what breed is a better worker in your opinion.
