![]() They make good upland dogs in general, but seem particularly suited to pheasants, as well as quail.īoykin spaniels were first bred in the early 1900s by hunters in South Carolina. While hunting, Boykins are enthusiastic, energetic and willing workers. They are good and affectionate family dogs that thrive on human companionship. Males weigh 30 to 40 pounds, while females are in the 25- to 35-pound range.īoykins are intelligent and friendly, getting along well with children and other dogs. Solid dogs, Boykin’s height ranges from 14 to 18 inches from the ground to the highest point of the shoulders. Boykin’s coats are shorter than other those of other spaniels, and their tails are generally docked to one-third of full length. Their coat is brown, but its darkness ranges from rich chocolate to solid liver. They have keen noses, a naturally strong desire to retrieve, and are as at home hunting over water as in upland areas as such they make excellent dual-purpose dogs for uplanders who also like to chase a few ducks too.īoykin spaniels are medium-sized dogs with a double coat of fur – a short, dense undercoat and a longer, wavy outercoat. Known for “hesitation flushes” – they don’t flush birds with wild abandon, instead taking their time before making an aggressive flush – Boykin spaniels are versatile dogs that don’t need to be commanded to flush birds. Boykins track birds both by scent and sight. This gives them the ability to hunt for long stretches of time. Type: Flusher Developed in the Carolina lowlands, but well-suited to a variety of upland huntingīoykin spaniels generally quarter within shotgun range at a moderate, steady pace. In 1985, the American water spaniel was named the official state dog of Wisconsin. American water spaniels make good upland flushers, and would be an excellent choice for someone with limited space looking for a dog to do it all.Īmerican water spaniels were developed in Wisconsin and Minnesota as a do-it-all dog to meet the unique challenges of hunting the Great Lakes region. The key to keeping the American water spaniel happy is activity, as they can become overactive if not exercised. Males weigh 30 to 45 pounds, while females are in the 25- to 40-pound range.Īmerican water spaniels are keenly intelligent and friendly dogs, that, like most dog breeds, crave human companionship. ![]() The American water spaniel’s height ranges from 15 to 18 inches from the ground to the highest point of the shoulders. The coat is dense and waterproof, the feet are thickly padded, and the toes are webbed. They have keen noses, a naturally strong desire to retrieve, and are as at home hunting over water as in upland areas as such they make excellent dual-purpose dogs.Īmerican Water Spaniels are well-built midsize gundogs, recognizable by a thick brown coat that is either tightly curled or wavy. ![]() ![]() ![]() Like many of the small flushers, American water spaniels are versatile dogs that take to flushing naturally. Their dense, curly coats and strong retrieving instinct also makes them excellent waterfowl dogs. Type: Flusher Developed in the upper Midwest, this mid-sized flusher is well-suited to a variety of gameĪmerican water spaniels are steady, close-working flushers and excellent retrievers that stay within shotgun range at a moderate pace. ![]()
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