The boykin spaniel is a typical working spaniel breed used for the flushing of birds to make them fly during hunting. Kadlec 79 wood duck drive edgefield, sc 29824 803 6372007. My method for training boykin spaniel pups for turkey hunting. Contact us the boykin spaniel society street address. 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 courses. Morrison is the author of the only existing book on his breed, published by kennel club books in 2007, in the comprehensive owners guide series. The midwest boykin spaniel retriever club is a boykin spaniel club formed in the midwest consisting of boykin enthusiasts that are forming to share information, training ideas and the love of the breed. Boykin spaniel is also referred to as simply boykin.
The burt family has been raising and training our boykin spaniel since 2012. Boykin spaniel fun facts and crate size pet crates direct. They have a unique quality that sets them apart from all other spaniels, they have webbed toes. 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. Understanding the boykin spaniel a valley way film youtube. One of kadlecs boykins, hrch kings curlee gurlee, was the boykin spaniel society national open champion in 1999.
We had a great time at the bss retriever nationals held march 2223, 2019 in camden sc. Mike lardys total retriever training book and dvd we use alot of his methods when training our dogs for hrc. It is never too soon to introduce pup to retrieving. Since then, i am consistently told that boykin s are too short, cant handle cold weather, cant pick up a mallard and. They do need consistent exercise, or they might be prone to bad behavior out of boredom. Even more, great things were in store for the boykin.
Check out the midwest boykin spaniel retriever club click here. Click the button below to read more about charlie and his passion for training dogs. About us puget sound boykins bird hunting and hunt. After the dog began to show aptitude for hunting, the man sent his dog, named dumpy, to his hunting partner whit boykin. Since her introduction to the sport, marie has continued training and hunting with working dogs. Boykin spaniels also tend to roam, a personality quirk possibly leftover from its hunting days. Boykin bred the stray with other female cockers that had similar aptitudes, eventually breeding those dogs with the aforementioned breeds and thus producing the boykin spaniel. The boykin spaniel has proven it self as a wonderful companion as well as a remarkable hunter and field trial competitor. Hey everyone my name is kali, and i love posting lifestyle videos. Here at yocona river boykin spaniels, we are full time kennel facility offering training for your boykin spaniel puppy as well as limited, but select breedings of boykin spaniel puppies per year. This breed responds well with treat training because of their high food drive. Working with softtempered, hardheaded, intelligent dogs which is useful but sort of overstates the case.
Boykin spaniel dog names popular male and female names. They do not take well to repetitive training either. At last, a book designed for training the hunting spaniel. In 2006, at the very beginning of the year, he was declared eligible to compete in the american kennel club special hunt tests for those coveted akc. The tennessee valleys premier home for boykin spaniels. The first boykin spaniel was reportedly a small stray spanieltype dog befriended by a man in spartanburg, south carolina. It is fine and boykin specific but in my opinion youd be just fine with a general book on training hunting dogs labs etc. Healer who has authored 6 books on animal communication and has been featured in. My late husband sam boykin s greatuncle, whit boykin, developed the outgoing, easilytrained multipurpose retriever in the early 1900s. Boykin spaniel, chesapeake bay retriever, deutsch drahthaar, english pointer, english setter, field spaniel, flat coated retriever, french brittany spaniel, german shorthaired pointer, german wirehaired pointer, golden retriever, gordon setter, irish red and white setter, irish setter, labrador retriever, llewellin setter, vizsla, weimaraner, wirehaired pointing.
The absolute best author and who is also the father of organized spaniel training here in the states is charles goodall. Just make sure he comes from good hunting stock, and pick the pup that appeals to you. The boykin spaniel was apparently just right size to hop into boats used on the wateree river swamp, and did well to keep quiet hunting in the brush on ground. Boykins originated in south carolina and the certified breeders are extremely difficult to find on this side of the country. The boykin spaniel is a tough, energetic, and enthusiastic hunting dog, yet gentle and contented in the home. 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. Legend has it that the boykin spaniels origins can be traced to a little brown dog found wandering the streets of spartanburg, south carolina, circa 1909.
Smack a boykin on its head and it will cower everytime a hand is raised with any animosity. Boykin spaniel hello i am beginning to look for a new puppy and i am considering a boykin over a lab. Most of us use our boykin spaniels as hunting dogs. The boykin, like most spaniel breeds, is bouncy and full of getupandgo. Understanding the boykin spaniel a valley way film if playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. The dog is a classic spaniel type, a skilful, powerful and capable hunter, similar in its ability and performance to the english cocker spaniel and this is reflected in the breeds suitability for pheasant shooting and upland bird flushing such as grouse. The upper midwest boykin spaniel club is where the owners and fans of a highly versatile little brown hunting dog gather for social events, structured boykin spaniel society upland hunt tests and retriever hunt tests. 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. Jun 04, 2019 feisty flushers and natural retrievers, the field bred english cocker spaniel is a great choice for upland hunters. Foreword there is a boykin spaniel named pistol sitting at my feet.
There is a spaniel training programs as such if the owner handler is looking for an upland only dog. This puppy is the smartest dog i have ever seen not saying others arent smarter i have had him going on 2 weeks. The carolina boykin spaniel retriever club objectives. Hunting ducks in the morning, pheasants in the afternoon, then hanging out in. There are tons of articles on clicker training on the internet and an entire chapter devoted to the basics in my book, retriever training for spaniels. If you love to hunt doves and upland game birds, the boykin is your dog. Under his guidance, dumpy became a superb turkey dog and waterfowl retriever. An affectionate and fiercely loyal personality is a hallmark of the breed, and boykins. I am frequently asked if there is a connection between my name and the boykin spaniel. I dont hunt 50 days a year, or expect to wear a boykin out, if that was even possible. Dumpy became the forefather of todays breed, when boykin began a breeding program that incorporated the chesapeake bay retriever, and several spaniel breeds, including the cocker, american.
Advertise services like guided hunts, hunting preserve, game birds. Boykin spaniels truly are the most versatile gundog of the 21st century. In a discussion of duck dogs, i dont think the boykin spaniel should be left out of the. Spaniels differ in temperament from labrador retrievers and require gentler techniques to train them. I will probably send off for training, if i cant find the time to do it myself. Training the boykin pup for turkey hunting by chuck warner training materials tritronics retriever training by jim and phyllis dobbs we found ours online at. South carolina, or the palmetto state as it is often referred to has a lot of things to be proud of, and the boykin spaniel retriever south carolina state dog is one of the best. Boykin spaniel is this the right dog breed for you.
Southern boykin spaniel club our goal is to get people interested in training their boykin spaniels and having quality time with other boykin owners. Were passionate about the breed and growing its popularity as both a hunting and family dog on the west coast and are located. Check us out on facebook login and search for brandywine creek boykin spaniels. The breed traces back to a petite spaniel stray picked up by a banker named alexander white who turned him over to his hunting partner, whit boykin, for training and breeding.
May 31, 2019 hey everyone my name is kali, and i love posting lifestyle videos. They do not take regimental training like labs will. He is a member of the american spaniel club and a judge for american kennel club spaniel trials. She has a huge passion for learning new training techniques and loves to read training books from well known british and american authors. The little brown dogs popularity in the dove field, their aptitude for water retrieving and their flushing abilities. The boykin spaniel is the official state dog of south carolina. 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. Encourage, promote and tain the natural qualities of the boykin spaniel to hunt and retrieve game. Boykin spaniel bird hunting dog series by project upland. Once she understands sit, start teaching pup to stay seated. Many boykin spaniels and some breeds more than others get board and this boredom can lead to destructive behavior, but if you keep your boykin spaniels mind active and busy then the. Boykins truly are a versatile hunting dog and family companion. Boykin spaniel dog breed facts and traits hills pet. When white took him hunting and discovered the dog was a natural at retrieving and flushing, he sent dumpy to his hunting buddy whit boykin for training.
Running companion and guard dog, and a dog for the kids. Dogs boykin spaniel free training course on 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 100 years of specialist experience training dogs. Their coat color is chocolate or liver and range from smooth to wavy, and even curly. Preserving and improving the hunting and working instinct of this breed. Discovered by south carolina hunters in the 1900s, the boykin spaniel is a mediumsized breed of dog, bred for hunting wild turkeys and ducks. Encourage the use of trained boykin spaniel retrievers while hunting, thereby preserving game. Dogs boykin spaniel free training course on boykin. If you hunt small water and flooded timber for your ducks, then the boykin spaniel is perfect, said pam kadlec, a noted breeder and trainer of boykins. Introducing boykin spaniel puppy to gun fire youtube. The complete english springer spaniel by gasow and roggencamp is also a definitive written training source for flushing spaniels. You can even cut it in half if it is too long for the pup. Sep 24, 2010 if you hunt small water and flooded timber for your ducks, then the boykin spaniel is perfect, said pam kadlec, a noted breeder and trainer of boykins. English cocker spaniel a bird dogs profile by project.
New boykin spaniel owner training question gun dog forum. Had a damaged boykin that just wouldnt retreive and advice from the author helped turn the dog. 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. Hunters on south carolinas wateree river needed a small rugged dog compactly built for boat travel and able to retrieve on land and water. Boykin spaniel training guide boykin spaniel training book includes. Required time for this training varies with each dog, but normally takes eight to ten weeks. Free hunting dog classifieds for the upland bird hunter and wetland waterfowl hunter. The boykin spaniel society seems genuinely interested in improving the breed with respect to these things, but i would say that in the case of boykins finding the right breeder will make your life much easier. Legend has it that the boykin spaniel s origins can be traced to a little brown dog found wandering the streets of spartanburg, south carolina, circa 1909. On occasion, dovewood kennel has started boykin spaniels. When your pup is about 3 months old take himher out for about 15 minute walks 4 5 times a week. Hes titled hundreds of grand master hunters, grand hunting retriever champions, master hunters and hunter retrieving championships and has won 10 boykin spaniel national championships, all performancebased retrieving titles. Start your pups hunting life off right with all the things your puppy must learn before six months of age.
Dec 20, 2017 scout the best boykin ever see more ideas about boykin spaniel, duck hunting and dogs. Boykin spaniel training 001 introducing your puppy youtube. Jan 27, 2009 kennel club books country dog series begins with four titles covering a wide range of interest to urban dog owners, from hunting upland game and small fur with landwater retrievers and spaniels, to working with herding dogs in a hobby farm scenario, to tracking fallen game as well as missing persons with an ablenosed canine. Articles related to boykin spaniel and training tips. The boykin spaniel requires daily exercise and regular grooming. We had a great showing in open from our brandywine trenton training group. A gregarious creature with an uncanny ability to switch freely from playful family pet to disciplined hunting dog, the boykin spaniel was named the state dog of south carolina in 1985. Boykin spaniel training guide boykin spaniel training book. By far my dogs worst trait is that hell eat anything when hes not hunting when hes hunting, he eats nothing. Force fetching your boykin spaniel training tula 005 duration. Just ducky kennel rockn creek kennel nuf ced boykins slipnot kennel.
A female boykin ranges in height from 14 to 16 12 and weighs 25 to 35 lbs. These boykin spaniels are obedience trained and ready to hunt doves in the field or ducks in the back water rivers, swamps and ponds of the lowcountry. Boykin spaniels are quite active dogs, although not generally hyperactive. Boykin mixed chesapeake bay retrievers, springers, cockers, and american water spaniels into the lines creating a multipurpose turkey dog, waterfowl retriever, and upland bird dog. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Boykin spaniel training 001 introducing your puppy valley way kennels. How to train your boykin spaniel to do fun tricksnook book. Buying, owning, health, grooming, training, obedience, understanding and caring for your boykin spaniel michael stonewood 2. Pams book focuses on the personality of the boykin in a nutshell you cant get too agressive with the training or get on them too hard they tend to shy away and retreat.
Be sure to provide enough attention and mental stimulation to keep them occupied. Encourage and promote the breeding of purebred boykin spaniel retrievers, doing all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection. By 2000 more than sixteen thousand boykins from fortynine states and numerous foreign countries had been registered with the boykin spaniel society, based in. Boykin spaniel tricks, socializing, housetraining, agility, obedience, behavioral training and more by gordon duncan aug 2, 2016 paperback. The boykin spaniel is a rare canine breed that continues to evolve. Membership is open to anyone having an interest in the boykin breed, regardless of where you are located. Life is an adventure and he doesnt want to miss out on any of it. Bob was writing a book on dog training, and i was in need of a. As nonslip retrievers, boykins train just like labs, and can handle the pressure as such for force fetching, drills and advanced retriever work. The kennel name texas trace is a representation of the path or trail made by the passage of boykin spaniels from south carolina to texas. A rare opportunity to own pups from show boykins that actually hunt. Boykin spaniel brandywine creek boykin spaniels home page. This series of project upland hunting dog breed profiles focuses on the hunting traits that set one breed apart from another, understanding that within a breed, each dog may vary in temperament, conformation, instincts and abilities. Another choice is a paint roller brush that makes a great small bumper.
The boykin spaniel club and breeders association of america is a nonprofit organization that includes a membership of boykin spaniel breeders, owners and friends that are dedicated to. The boykin spaniel is a great hunter, with amazing upland hunting and retrieving ability. Theres pam kadlecs book retriever training for spaniels. Understanding the boykin spaniel a valley way film. She purchased her 1st of many boykin spaniel 4 months after her this initial trailing experience.
They can flush birds into flight, drive deer, track injured game, and when the day is done, the breed goes home with his master and makes a great companion dog. Youve got a lot of conflictive training material there, id weed it out it in an instant before your pup arrives starting with the spaniel book and ye olde common sense milnerfesto, er, manifesto. Find puppies for sale, started dogs for sale and finished dogs from all sorts of different pointing breeds, retrieving breeds and flushing breeds list your kennel with us and advertise that you are a breeder, trainer or handler. Start with about 15 minute sessions and by the time they are 67 months old the walks are five or six days a week for thirty to fortyfive minutes at a time. The most important things to remember with puppy training is to keep the lessons very. The boykin spaniel is a mediumsized dog with a solid brown coat that can range in color from liver to a deep chocolate. Jul 14, 2019 the handsome hunting dog known as the boykin spaniel was proud to be honored with his acceptance into the notorious american kennel club.
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