Boykin Spaniel

Boykin Spaniel
Boykin Spaniel
Common nicknamesBoykin, Swamp Poodle, LBD (Little Brown Dog, Little Brown Devil)
OriginUnited States
Traits
Height Males 15.5–18 in (39–46 cm)
Females 14–16.5 in (36–42 cm)
Weight Males 30–40 lb (14–18 kg)
Females 25–35 lb (11–16 kg)
Coat Medium length, straight to moderately curly.
Color Rich liver, dirty blonde, or dark chocolate.
Litter size about 5-8 puppies
Kennel club standards
United Kennel Club standard
NotesState dog of South Carolina
Dog (domestic dog)
Boykin Spaniel flushing.

The Boykin Spaniel is a medium-sized breed of dog, a Spaniel bred for hunting wild turkeys and ducks in the Wateree River Swamp of South Carolina, in the United States. It is the state dog of South Carolina, where it was discovered and further developed by hunters in the early through mid 1900s. September 1 is Boykin Spaniel Day in South Carolina, originally established in 1984.[1]

  1. ^ Gerkensmeyer, Rachael (2024-08-08). "Boykin Spaniel Day 2024: When & What Is It?". Dogster. Retrieved 2024-08-24.

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