General description

The Boykin Spaniel is medium in size, sturdy and typically spaniel. He is first and foremost a hunting dog with proven retrieving and flushing abilities characterized by boundless enthusiasm and endurance, moderate speed and agility. Being intelligent and possessing a great desire to please make the Boykin easy to train. He is a strong swimmer, taking to water easily and is valuable for water retrieving as well as field retrieving. The typical Boykin is friendly and eager to please. As a pet and companion he is exceptional with an amicable disposition. The Boykin is built to cover rough ground and swim in all conditions with agility and reasonable speed. His appearance should be a sturdy dog with good but not too heavy bone.

"The Dog That Doesn't Rock the Boat"
For more information on the Boykin Spaniel breed standard navigate to the Boykin Spaniel Society website.