Boykin spaniel dog names popular male and female names. The author george hoppendale is an experienced writer and a true animal lover. In boykin s hands the little stray developed into a superb turkey dog and waterfowl retriever. White into church one sunday, he never suspects that he will soon find a new home or family.
Two weeks ago david lambert to had 2 super reteiever series passes and and 2 akc spaniel passes and picked up his wdx, working dog excellent. I have owned 3 boykins one was 17 years old before she had to leave us, and still have a 16 year old and a new 5 year old all rescues. Train a boykin like a lab, they retrieve like a lab and stay philosophically open, not opposed, to what you dont believe to be mandatory. The boykin spaniel is a mediumsized breed of dog, a spaniel bred for hunting wild turkeys and ducks in the wateree river swamp of south carolina, in the united states. How to train your boykin spaniel to do fun tricksnook book. She had a way with the dogs, one dog in particular, elvis, who was her constant companion. They have a unique quality that sets them apart from all other spaniels, they have webbed toes. Critter collars should be a must have in your box of whelping supplies. Grounded in studies of dog behavior and psychology, the book starts at an animal shelter in upstate south carolina, where star, a boykin spaniel. Boykin spaniel society photograph submission policy. The boykin spaniel is a mediumsized breed of dog, a spaniel bred for hunting wild turkeys.
Start your pups hunting life off right with all the things your puppy must learn before six months of age. The boykin spaniel s shoulders are sloping, clean and muscular. From the car ride home training begins simply the easiest, fastest way to no more boykin spaniel poop for both new and seasoned boykin spaniel dog owners, whether youre training a puppy, or adult boykin spaniel. The kelleys enjoyment of their boykin spaniel led lynn on a marginally productive search for more details on the breed until he found mike creels 1975 article. Boykin spaniel masks on zazzle many to choose from, and bsr gets a. Even when lynn kelley was working with his colleague mike creek on their first book, the boykin spaniel, he knew there was a childrens book awaiting in lore. He is first and foremost a hunting dog with proven retrieving and flushing abilities characterized by boundless enthusiasm and endurance, moderate speed and agility. Boykin spaniel book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training. There is one book specifically for boykins, but i have not asked the author for permission to post the name on this site as of yet. Ask your regular vet to recommend, or ask your regional boykin spaniel club president find contact information on. Boykin spaniel hello i am beginning to look for a new puppy and i am considering a boykin over a lab. South carolina state dog, boykin spaniel, canis lupus familiaris. The daughter was between 12 and and without a mother. This book s setting was close to folly beach and the parmenter family raised boykin hunting dogs.
At last, a book designed for training the hunting spaniel. Available dogs due to the rapidly changing covid19 restrictions on travel and interactions with others, boykin spaniel rescue is temporarily suspending adoptions. Boykin spaniel is this the right dog breed for you. Find boykin spaniel books for sale at free dog listings. Kelley is also the author of a childrens book, the first boykin spaniels. The boykin spaniel training information you will read here was developed by a panel of renowned dog training experts whose combined wisdom represents nearly. It is the state dog of south carolina, where it was discovered and further developed by hunters in the 1900s. Teaching your boykin spaniel to do tricks is not just fun for you both it also helps stop a lot of problems some boykin spaniels have with destructive tendencies. Boykin spaniel training guide boykin spaniel training includes. They have a high stamina and are great at all kinds of dog sports and swimming. This is an easytoread, and indepth text which you will thoroughly enjoy. Find boykin spaniel puppies and breeders in your area and helpful boykin spaniel information. Hunters on south carolinas wateree river needed a small rugged dog compactly built for boat travel and able to retrieve on land and water. The boykin spaniel was first bred by south carolina hunters during the 1900s to provide the ideal dog for hunting ducks and wild turkeys in the wateree river swamp.
The boykin spaniel training book is a truly informative and unique training guide, full of reliable and tested information written for the admirers of this wonderful breed. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The boykin spaniel is only slightly bigger than the english cocker spaniel. Boykin spaniel breed standard general description the boykin spaniel is medium in size, sturdy and typically spaniel. Many boykin spaniels and some breeds more than others get board and this boredom can lead to destructive behavior, but if you keep. Just ducky kennel rockn creek kennel nuf ced boykins slipnot kennel. One of lynns neighbors a camden native who had been almost daily besieged with boykin questions finally said one day. The art and science of handling retrievers books and dvd set, dave rorem. For todays waterfowler who wants a smaller dog that excels in the water, this breed is a solid choice. Improper development causes sporadic or permanent lameness, and arthritis as the dog reaches middle age. Through the charming and delightful voice of one of the palmetto states own boykin spaniels, lynn kelley narrates the life and history of the south carolina state dog.
Boykin spaniel book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training by asia moore and george hoppendale 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Find the critical boykin spaniel puppy buyer information from the originators of the breed, the boykin spaniel society. We do that by promoting responsible breeding practices of healthy purebred boykin spaniels, and by directing the public to information concerning the attributes good and bad of the boykin spaniel. His legs medium in length, straight and well boned but not too short as to handicap for field work or so heavy as too appear clumsy. Since this is the only boykin spaniel book in print that i have ever found, i must say it is the best.
When dumpy, a gregarious and affectionate puppy, follows mr. From mugs to jewelry to umbrellas, its a breed lovers dream. South carolinas dog by breed enthusiasts mike creel and lynn kelley is written for all lovers of the palmetto states famous little brown sporting dog and chronicles the breeds history, profiles the dogs distinctive personality, describes its sterling abilities, and records the fond memories of a distinguished cast of trainers and owners. Working with softtempered, hardheaded, intelligent dogs by pamela owen kadlec is a highly practical, user friendly guide to the art and science of teaching spaniels to be effective retrievers and gun dogs, with special emphasis on the boykin spaniel. This dog became the foundation stock for the boykin spaniel.
The american water spaniel was the market hunters dog of choice in wisconsins foxwolf watershed more than a century ago. He enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their animals to give them a happy home. As far as training books, all we recommend is that you find one you like and stick with it. Mike lardys total retriever training book and dvd we use alot of his methods when training our dogs for hrc. Buying, owning, health, grooming, training, obedience, understanding and caring for. He is also the author of a childrens book, the first boykin spaniels. His dog, boudreaux is hrch, or, wdx, sh, mhr titled. Welcome all gun dog enthusiasts, particularly spaniels and especially boykin spaniels. A real busyproductive weekend in any dog owners book. Just ducky kennel and boykin spaniel training academy there is no greater joy than hunting with a welltrained retriever now accepting reservations limited enrollment for. The biggest and most comprehensive catalog of boykin spaniel books in the world.
The boykin spaniel societys mission is to improve on historic accomplishments so that the future of the breed is ensured. The boykin spaniel society, camden, south carolina. Boykin spaniel training guide boykin spaniel training book. More than just a hunting dog, the boykin spaniel, a breed that harkens back to a. Preserving and improving the hunting and working instinct of this breed.
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