Anyone own a Boykin Spaniel?

FanOfFanboys

My girlfriend is looking to get one. She grew up with dogs and is used to being around high energy dogs. She has a nice fenced in yard, dog would get plenty of exercise and would play with my 2 1/2 year old lab. Looking to get a Boykin that is 9-18 months old to avoid the puppy stage. Would like a started dog essentially. 
From what i read about them they seem to line up perfect with what is wanted but would like feedback from owners who have one.
Thanks!

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I have Mini Sproodle, which is a purposed cross between an English Springer Spaniel and a Mini Poodle.  He is high energy.  Needs lots of attention, exercise, and discipline.  But he is also great with people, kids, and other dogs.  Not exactly what you are looking for, but they seem to have similar breed characteristics.  Here is a picture of Winston Havoc.  (And although he is special, he can not defy gravity.)

fishlessman

looks like a nice dog, similar in size to my french brittany spanial. ive owned 2 britts, first was an american, second was a french feild dog. one was crazy, the feild dog is off the charts crazy. when they say puts in a full work day they mean a full 8 hours of excercise atleast twice a day with an hour or two on days inbetween. my dog runs full speed a couple miles a day and does a 16 mile run twice a week chasing a wheeler at about 12 to 16 mph on average, that doesnt include vigorous play time with the neighbors 2 year old lab and anothers boxer. most of the bird hunting spanials are puppies for life, mines coming up on 4 and hasnt slowed down at all but i expected this from a feild dog. if they dont get the extreme excersize they get bored. you really need to talk to every breeder out there and find a pup that is low key for a fenced in dog. what im reading about boykins is very similar to britts or atleast my french version, epagnuel breton

shucker

my brother has a boykin that is 3 years old now.  He's a great dog, great disposition, and wonderful around people, kids, and other dogs.  I cant say anything negative about him except for the hair if he were an inside dog.  His energy level is about equal to my lab but very low compared to my drahthaar.  

FanOfFanboys

shucker said:

my brother has a boykin that is 3 years old now.  He's a great dog, great disposition, and wonderful around people, kids, and other dogs.  I cant say anything negative about him except for the hair if he were an inside dog.  His energy level is about equal to my lab but very low compared to my drahthaar.  

@shucker Do they shed a lot if brushed 1-3 times per week?

shucker

FanOfFanboys said:

@shucker Do they shed a lot if brushed 1-3 times per week?

I would say comparable to a lab.  You get constant mild shedding regardless of how often they are brushed and then about 3-4 times a year as the seasons change you get nuclear hair bomb for about a week.  

FanOfFanboys

shucker said:

FanOfFanboys said:

@shucker Do they shed a lot if brushed 1-3 times per week?

I would say comparable to a lab.  You get constant mild shedding regardless of how often they are brushed and then about 3-4 times a year as the seasons change you get nuclear hair bomb for about a week.  

@shucker thanks. Can you shave them like some people do a lab? Or not wroth it? her house has hardwood throughout so shedding wont be as hard to clean up as it would be on carpet. 

shucker

FanOfFanboys said:

@shucker thanks. Can you shave them like some people do a lab? Or not wroth it? her house has hardwood throughout so shedding wont be as hard to clean up as it would be on carpet. 

yes, my brother gets his shaved as soon as the weather starts to warm up.  by fall, his coat is back to normal. 

FanOfFanboys

shucker said:

FanOfFanboys said:

@shucker thanks. Can you shave them like some people do a lab? Or not wroth it? her house has hardwood throughout so shedding wont be as hard to clean up as it would be on carpet. 

yes, my brother gets his shaved as soon as the weather starts to warm up.  by fall, his coat is back to normal. 

Awesome, thanks

FanOfFanboys

Anyone else own one with info or tips?

FanOfFanboys

Anyone?

Eggcelsior

Look at a poodle as well if you are worried about shedding or allergies. Very close in temperament and very high energy. I love mine.

Plus, you can do this.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

I have a King Charles and my vet has a Boykin. I really like her dog a lot. Super sweet and really fun. Mine is a knucklehead. I hope they are smarter than my King Charles! He is sweet though and they look very similar. 

SmokeyPitt

I have a rescue (mutt) that looks to be part spaniel.  This dog humps everything it sees so I will call it a Boinkin' Spaniel.  

Oh...and she is a girl.  

bigdogk9

I've had 2. Great dogs. Easy to train and very friendly. Obedience was not a problem, force fetching wasn't hard but just different because smaller mouth, and they were pretty good markers also. I used mine for dove and duck hunting. They were a lot of fun!!!

Wolfpack

Or just get a lab- they are pretty amazing and great family pets.   Well after 4-5 years anyway. Have had a lot of different dogs over the years, but I dont see my family getting anything else in the future. 

Wolfpack

Plus they are amazing retrievers and swim like fish.  Makes my parents golden look like she is standing still.  

Mickey

Have had 3 Standard Poodles and they are great dogs. 

FanOfFanboys

bigdogk9 said:

I've had 2. Great dogs. Easy to train and very friendly. Obedience was not a problem, force fetching wasn't hard but just different because smaller mouth, and they were pretty good markers also. I used mine for dove and duck hunting. They were a lot of fun!!!

awesome news

FanOfFanboys

Wolfpack said:

Or just get a lab- they are pretty amazing and great family pets.   Well after 4-5 years anyway. Have had a lot of different dogs over the years, but I dont see my family getting anything else in the future. 

Have a lab now. 2 1/2 year old male black lab. Looking for a diff breed for this dog. 

bo31210

Excellent dogs   I have owned them for 20 plus years (before anyone knew what they were)     High spirited but true pleasers    Have hunted them and used them as pets.     Check the mother and fathers blood line.  Also do not accept white on the chest bigger than a penny.     If the parents hips are certified even better.     Keep them chew toys handy, as they love to chew.     And remember, a tired Boykin is a good boykin.    I will post some pictures this evening (provided my package from Apple doesnt arrive.  If it does all bets are off )

FanOfFanboys

bo31210 said:

Excellent dogs   I have owned them for 20 plus years (before anyone knew what they were)     High spirited but true pleasers    Have hunted them and used them as pets.     Check the mother and fathers blood line.  Also do not accept white on the chest bigger than a penny.     If the parents hips are certified even better.     Keep them chew toys handy, as they love to chew.     And remember, a tired Boykin is a good boykin.    I will post some pictures this evening (provided my package from Apple doesnt arrive.  If it does all bets are off )

@bo31210 thanks1