Boykin Spaniel Dog
INTRODUCTION
Boykin Spaniel Dogs are Friendly Eager and Lovable dogs they are from the Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 110. These breeds are used for hunting and are highly trainable because of their intelligence. They have webbed feet which is what makes them such great swimmers also they are great companions to keep also are great on the field. Boykin Spaniel Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Trainable, Intelligent, Friendly, Energetic, Eager, Companionable
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Miscellaneous Class. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : United States, South Carolina
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis lupus
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Boykin spaniel is a sturdy but agile dog of medium build
2- Legend has it that the spaniel’s brown coat was bred in to provide camouflage as he lay against the earth during the hunt
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Boykin Spaniel Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Liver, Chocolate, Brown
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
14 - 16 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 56 - 71cm (22 - 28in)
Height: 48 - 58cm (19 - 23in) -
TAIL
Tail carriage is typically spaniel, horizontal or slightly above, but never vertical or curled over the back
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WEIGHT
Male: 14 - 18 kg
Female: 11 - 16 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
5 - 7 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Brittanys Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1900s
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ORIGIN
United States, South Carolina
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
The typical Boykin spaniel is friendly and eager to please. He is a born hunter, but also makes a lively, friendly companion in the home. They are outgoing toward people and children, although early socialization is recommended
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
