Where to get a quality Boykin Spaniel?

[312InchMagnum]

Very interested in getting a boykin spaniel...I'm not in any rush, just want to find the right breeder and dog for me...I have a friend that has a 1 year old and has really caught my interest...

dog will be used for dove/duck/fishing in the boat with me/riding in the truck/all around good pet....i live on 12 acres so have plenty of room for one...won't be couped up all day...i have 3 kids 6 and under also...

i would like to get one and start on it with basic obedience then send it off for professional training...im not worried about cost/traveling to get one/or cost to train...are there any trainers within a few hours of houston area that have experience training the breed?...i know there are a handful of guys on here that have one, so hopefully some of them will chime in...

i also realize i may have to wait for a while for one and thats fine with me...

[elgato]

Crazy! I had never heard of one till my sister recently brought one home. She got it from a top breeder in Atlanta after being on a waiting list. Beautiful pup! I'm happy to get her info if your interested.

[Ramblingene]

Contact Max Hamilton 936-348-four6four5 in Madisonville. He may have one or know someone with one.

[Cajun Blake]

contact Pam Kadlec

http://boykinspaniel.com/

[Heron]

Got mine almost a year ago at Red Creek Kennel in SE Mississippi and have been happy so far. Almost 13 mos. old and, while not perfect, he's more than good for my purposes. Works in close - searching for everything from pheasants to mice. Haven't done any formal training with him though I have taken him on a lot of off the leash walks in weeds and woodlots pretty much from the time I brought him home. From what I've read for multiple breeds, this is by far the best thing you can do early on.

Have also put out dizzied pigeons a few times. He is naturally interested in birds from my experience but he does not point. He charges in and, when he can, mauls any bird that shows any sign of life.

Also, he's not gun shy but was initially and it took me a few visits to the local gun range to get him over his angst over gunfire. On the first visit, we worked our way in gradually with lots of treats n upon shots at various distances. At the end of our second visit, a day later, he hardly noticed the shotgun reports if he noticed them at all.

He's very social with people and dogs (I've seen Boykins that are very timid, but both were females as I recall) and hard charging in the field. Granted, he's not always charging in the right direction, but he's trying. Works in close for the most part. Likes to be around people and what they are doing versus whatever the pup wants to do. Cost me $925 earlier this year. Glad to tell you more if you want to visit.

[312InchMagnum]

contact Pam Kadlec

http://boykinspaniel.com/

cajunblake, do you have one from her? about to send her an email...thanks

[312InchMagnum]

Got mine almost a year ago at Red Creek Kennel in SE Mississippi and have been happy so far. Almost 13 mos. old and, while not perfect, he's more than good for my purposes. Works in close - searching for everything from pheasants to mice. Haven't done any formal training with him though I have taken him on a lot of off the leash walks in weeds and woodlots pretty much from the time I brought him home. From what I've read for multiple breeds, this is by far the best thing you can do early on.

Have also put out dizzied pigeons a few times. He is naturally interested in birds from my experience but he does not point. He charges in and, when he can, mauls any bird that shows any sign of life.

Also, he's not gun shy but was initially and it took me a few visits to the local gun range to get him over his angst over gunfire. On the first visit, we worked our way in gradually with lots of treats n upon shots at various distances. At the end of our second visit, a day later, he hardly noticed the shotgun reports if he noticed them at all.

He's very social with people and dogs (I've seen Boykins that are very timid, but both were females as I recall) and hard charging in the field. Granted, he's not always charging in the right direction, but he's trying. Works in close for the most part. Likes to be around people and what they are doing versus whatever the pup wants to do. Cost me $925 earlier this year. Glad to tell you more if you want to visit.

thanks for the info...my friends boykin is pretty gun shy still...he is a year old and i was on his first duck hunt this year...i was shocked at how calm he was, but he didnt want much to do with actually retrieving yet...he needs alot more training and being around guns...

[Mossback]

Got mine almost a year ago at Red Creek Kennel in SE Mississippi and have been happy so far. Almost 13 mos. old and, while not perfect, he's more than good for my purposes. Works in close - searching for everything from pheasants to mice. Haven't done any formal training with him though I have taken him on a lot of off the leash walks in weeds and woodlots pretty much from the time I brought him home. From what I've read for multiple breeds, this is by far the best thing you can do early on.



Have also put out dizzied pigeons a few times. He is naturally interested in birds from my experience but he does not point. He charges in and, when he can, mauls any bird that shows any sign of life.



Also, he's not gun shy but was initially and it took me a few visits to the local gun range to get him over his angst over gunfire. On the first visit, we worked our way in gradually with lots of treats n upon shots at various distances. At the end of our second visit, a day later, he hardly noticed the shotgun reports if he noticed them at all.



He's very social with people and dogs (I've seen Boykins that are very timid, but both were females as I recall) and hard charging in the field. Granted, he's not always charging in the right direction, but he's trying. Works in close for the most part. Likes to be around people and what they are doing versus whatever the pup wants to do. Cost me $925 earlier this year. Glad to tell you more if you want to visit.

I just got widgeon from jimmy and rosemary at redcreek too. She's doing well for a 9 week old

[Cajun Blake]

cajunblake, do you have one from her? about to send her an email...thanks

My friend in Lafayette called Pam 3-4 yrs ago and she set him up with a breeder in either SC or possibly Birmingham , I forget which location

Pam knows her stuff !!!

[Bily Lovec]

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/search.php?searchid=19355221

[312InchMagnum]

Thanks for the responses! Have traded a couple emails with Pam thus far!

[312InchMagnum]

Got on a waiting list with Nancy at hunters rest also. Can't wait!

[rferg84]

My Milo came from Nancy Boykin at Hunters Rest.

He's a great pup. Did two months of training at Bird Dog University in Abilene.

He's not gun shy at all. He hates thunder but if he sees a gun, he gets excited.

He did well on Dove and flushed some quail this year. This was his first hunting season.

[El General]

contact Pam Kadlec

http://boykinspaniel.com/

Pam Kadlec is the authority. Generally, you need to go to South Carolina to get a Boykin. Very few breeders in Texas at all. There are some good breeders in other Southern states, but SC is the mother load for Boykins.

Boykin Spaniel Society

http://www.boykinspaniel.org/