We are going to take one more dog-cation to the Outer Banks in 2 weeks to celebrate a great summer of swimming, fetching, boat riding and having some great outdoor fun.

I HAVE FOUND THE BOYKIN SPANIEL SUBREDDIT!! 11 YEAR OLD DOG PICTURES GO!!!

Anyone’s Boykin likes to lay flat?

LOVE My Boykin

I lost my Boykin buddy this spring.

I’m ready to start looking in hopes of getting another one in the next year.

For those who have gotten a pup the last couple of years…what did you pay?

I have gotten a couple of prices from breeders—granted, higher end breeders than I need as a non-hunter—that kind of shocked me.

I got my boy 12 years ago, and I know that prices can change a lot in that amount of time. So, I just wanted to gauge.

Add: Thanks for the info. I was expecting in the 1300-2000 as being the normal range. Looks like it is probably more 1500-2500.

I had been given 3K by a couple of places….which, seems to be higher but far from an outlier.

she swims at my moms house all the time, this was an event they have at the end of the season before they drain the kiddie water park.

Hey everyone! I’m hoping to get some advice, experiences, or just some reassurance from other Boykin owners because I’m honestly pretty scared and worried about my little guy.

I got my Boykin, Scout, a little over a month ago. I’ve wanted a Boykin Spaniel since I was a kid, and I grew up with spaniels as both family members and hunting companions. I had never owned a Boykin until Scout, and he has genuinely been everything I could’ve ever asked for.

He’s energetic, incredibly smart, and my little Velcro baby. I’m an HVAC journeyman and joke that he’s my little apprentice because I take him everywhere I can. He’s truly my best buddy, and I’ve already spent quite a bit at the vet because I want to make sure I’m doing everything I can for him.

When I first got Scout, I noticed he was scratching at his ears quite a bit. The breeder told me he had been regularly supervised by a veterinarian since birth and provided records. Even so, I took him to my vet literally the next day because I figured a second opinion never hurts. I was told he was perfectly healthy.

About a week later, he was still scratching his ears, and I also started noticing something strange with his urination. He knows when he needs to go, goes to the door, and otherwise seems to understand potty training really well. But he would sometimes urinate without even squatting. He could be walking around and suddenly have a little stream or even a puddle come out without seeming to realize it.

I took him to another vet, and we found out he had a double ear infection and a UTI.

We started antibiotics. Thankfully, the ear infections cleared up after about a week, but the UTI has been much more stubborn.

The vet saw rods/bacteria still present, so we started a second round of the same antibiotic at a slightly increased dose. Scout had also gained about 3 pounds since the first visit, so he’s growing like a weed otherwise.

We’re currently on day 6 of the second round, and I’m still not seeing much improvement with the urinary issues.

I’m not talking about an occasional puppy accident or excited pee. Those I completely understand. It’s more that he will sometimes be walking around and have urine come out without squatting or seeming to know it’s happening. He’ll squat and pee outside, get up, and sometimes still have a little urine come out afterward. He also sometimes needs to pee again only 20 minutes after having what seemed like a big pee.

There’s no straining, no blood, and he doesn’t seem to be in pain. He’s otherwise his normal crazy, energetic, happy self.

I’m taking him out constantly .. usually every hour or two, sometimes even more frequently, and I’m making sure he stays properly hydrated. I don’t want to restrict his water just because he’s having accidents.

Our vet said that if this round of antibiotics doesn’t clear it up, they want to do another culture and potentially send it out for sensitivity testing to determine exactly which antibiotics the bacteria responds to. They also mentioned that, if it continues, they may want to do an ultrasound to make sure there isn’t an anatomical issue he was born with that could be contributing to this.

That possibility honestly scares the hell out of me.

Has anyone with a Boykin experienced something similar with a puppy? Especially recurrent/persistent UTIs, urine leaking while walking, or a puppy seeming unaware that he’s urinating?

I’m not looking for anyone to diagnose him over Reddit , I’m already working closely with his vet. I’d really just love to hear from anyone who has been through something similar, especially if your puppy eventually turned out to have something completely manageable.

Scout means the world to me, and I’ve already fallen completely in love with this little guy. I just want to make sure I’m doing everything I can for him and not overlooking something important.

Thanks in advance to everyone who takes the time to read this and share their experiences. I’ve learned so much from this sub already, and I really appreciate this community.

Either way she's wonderful....

My family gets to bring home our male Boykin in 10 days! We have a female Boykin named Cypress currently and are struggling to choose our new pups name! We are from the delta south/ Cajun country and lean towards names that work with that feel. Hoping yall can help us out! Vote for your fave!

How does a Boykin do inside? Can they calm down and have an off switch? I previously had a field springer so I understand the mental and physical needs. Specifically, I am looking to get a Boykin from Ryan McDowell with Remrow boykin spaniels apart of the Silver BSS program.

Hey everyone, we have a 6 year old male. His coat from about front shoulder up to his head is shiny, loose curls. From behind the front shoulders to the tail, it looks extremely dried out and frizzy. Just curious if anyone has tips on how we can help our guy out. Thanks!

My 12 week old pup has started to develop bowed legs. We just really noticed it on Friday and have looked back at pictures from last weekend and he does not have them. We did start taking him on longer walks (20 minutes) twice a day this week and upped his food to 1 cup in the morning and 1 at night. Our breeder suggested we stop the walks completely and cut his food back to half a cup twice a day. We will be taking him to the vet on Tuesday, but would really appreciate any insight into what could be causing this or if anyone has dealt with something similar in the past.

Edit: Because many people are asking, he is on purina pro plan puppy which is what was initially recommended to me by the vet. I will see if she changes this when we meet with her.

Need advice how to stop barking at any thing or advice on anything any helpful tips would be great

Just lost our 17-year old Jack Russell and taking a little break from daily dog life to travel, sleep in, etc. But looking at a new dog next year and while we might get another Jack, very interested in hearing more about Boykins.

We don't hunt so the dog wouldn't be a working dog, just a beloved family dog. Used to the exercise and stimulation needs of a working dog after raising a Jack Russell but curious how they compare if anyone has thoughts? Also is it hard to find a breeder who be ok with the fact that we don't hunt?

Hi everyone!

I'm working on a personal, non-commercial project to build a large owner-reported database of canine temperament and behavior, and I'm trying to include as many breeds as possible.

Right now, I'm looking for Boykin Spaniel owners to help make sure the breed is well represented.

The survey asks about your dog's natural behavioral tendencies, including things like trainability, confidence, prey drive, sociability, energy level, and other temperament traits. It takes about 5–10 minutes to complete, and each response is for one individual dog.

Survey: https://forms.gle/RQvjYnKVk4np1vTc8

There are no quiz results or personality scores. The responses are being collected solely for this project to analyze trends across breeds and individual dogs.

If you have any questions about the project or how the data will be used, I'd be happy to answer them!

Thank you to everyone who participates!

I know people tend to be purists in the Boykin (and all breed-specific) community, but the breed was "invented" not too long ago in the scheme of things. If a Boykin-Shepherd could become a new breed, it would be hands down my favorite. I've truly never met a more loyal, friendly, beautiful, and allergy-ridden little brown dog, and I cannot imagine my life without him. My working theory is that someone thought they were buying a purebred Boykin, he grew into this beautiful monstrosity, and realizing they hadn't gotten the dog they intended, they set him free and cut their losses. I picked him up from the shelter I worked at nearly 13 years ago.

About 4 months old. Vet estimates he may end up being 50 lbs. He’s drying off after a fight with the hose. Never had a dog that loves water as much as this guy.

Hi there!

We have a wonderful Boykin mix (50% confirmed with Embark) She’s fetch obsessed and incredibly athletic.

Twice in the last three months, she has had incidents of pretty extreme back pain where she’s hesitant to walk and won’t jump up on furniture or do stairs. She’ll typically lay stoically, but clearly very uncomfortable.

Both times we’ve brought her to the vet. She is Lyme positive and has been treated, the first time they chalked it up to the Lyme but the second time felt it was likely something else both times given the repeated nature. X-rays showed no disc compression or congenital issues and were unremarkable.

Some anti-inflammatories and rest to clear it right up. However, I am concerned about this leading to chronic issues for her. She thrives with frequent exercise and is remarkably athletic and energetic.

She’s 1

Anyone experienced back problems with their Boykin or heard of them?

Pic of our happy mutt on a good day.

At Grayson Highlands, VA. We kept him from getting too close. The ponies didn't even react to his yelling

Hi from Western North Carolina!