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. Originally developed to hunt ducks out of small takeapart craft known as section boats, boykins have a devoted following among dove hunters due to their outstanding heat tolerance. Retriever training for the duck hunter duckhill kennels. Advertise services like guided hunts, hunting preserve, game birds and dogs. Kelley is also the author of a childrens book, the first boykin spaniels. All sires and dams have very strong hunting instincts.
Check out the midwest boykin spaniel retriever club click here. Encourage the use of trained boykin spaniel retrievers while hunting, thereby. Encourage and promote the breeding of purebred boykin spaniel retrievers, doing all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection. The boykin spaniel is the official state dog of south carolina, but is also quite popular in many of the other souther states. Here at hunters rest kennels, our contract is a handshake along with your word to follow the code of ethics of the boykin spaniel society and to have your dog tested for genetic flaws in hips, eyes, and heart before breeding. In a discussion of duck dogs, i dont think the boykin spaniel should be left out of the. Training day for boykin spaniel national field trial youtube. Boykin spaniels deliver high energy flushing and retrieving in a lowprofile package. If you desire a finished or polished dog for hunting events andor competition, then a professional trainer is the way to go. Microchipped, triregistered, dewclaws removed, up to date on shots and dewormed. Our objective in breeding boykin spaniels is to produce a quality com panion, and an excellent hunting partner. 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.
In fact, the origins of the breeds name can be traced to boykin, south carolina, a small town with a population of just 100 people. See more ideas about boykin spaniel, brown dog and dogs. A boykin spaniel can be as equally comfortable in the show ring as. 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. This series of project upland hunting dog breed profiles focuses on the hunting characteristics that set one breed apart from another understanding that within a breed individual dogs may vary in temperament, conformation, instincts and abilities. Welcome to fall flights boykin spaniels premier gundogs. For serious upland bird hunters, the idea of hunting pheasants or any other gamebird for. Provided free by the recognized regional boykin spaniel clubs.
We had a great showing in open from our brandywine trenton training group. Mike lardys total retriever training book and dvd we use alot of his methods when training our dogs for hrc. This particular article focuses on the boykin spaniel. We also can suggest trainers for hrc hunt test training.
Boykin spaniel fun facts and crate size pet crates direct. Because of their largely natural hunting talents, boykins spread through a. We have trainers available for hunt training upland and water. There is no split between field and show types within the boykin spaniel. Starteddogsforsale nashville extreme retriever kennels. The breed began with a little spaniel mix named dumpy. Hes smart, confident, and is not only an avid hunter but an awesome companion. We will be training these pups up for duck dogs as well as entry level hunt test dogs. Our boykin spaniels come from a long line of excellent hunting dogs with a proven heritage. 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. Boykin spaniel training guide boykin spaniel training book includes.
The absolute best author and who is also the father of organized spaniel training here in the states is charles goodall. Free hunting dog classifieds for the upland bird hunter and wetland waterfowl hunter. 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. It is fine and boykin specific but in my opinion youd be just fine with a general book on training hunting dogs labs etc. Buying, owning, health, grooming, training, obedience, understanding and caring for your boykin spaniel michael stonewood 2. All of our dogs have strong hunting backgrounds and have been house trained. The boykin spaniel is a rare canine breed that continues to evolve.
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. 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. The bsf remains dedicated to advancing knowledge, prevention and treatment of inherited diseases in our beloved boykin spaniels. 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.
This puppy is the smartest dog i have ever seen not saying others arent smarter i have had him going on 2 weeks. At last, a book designed for training the hunting spaniel. Training the boykin pup for turkey hunting by chuck warner. Fall flight boykin spaniels is proud to be recognized as a gold level preferred breeder by the boykin spaniel society. 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. As an example, i have the sound beginnings dvd, i have the hillmann puppy dvd on order, i have read milners books, i have started reading smartwork vol. See more ideas about boykin spaniel, beautiful dogs and dogs. Membership is open to anyone having an interest in the boykin breed, regardless of where you are located. Contact us the boykin spaniel society street address. On occasion, dovewood kennel has started boykin spaniels. Free online seminars and free training course on boykin spaniels boykin spaniel free online seminars and free training course on boykin spaniel puppies.
Boykin spaniels are highenergy, smart, loyal with a strong desire to please. We are diligent to all aspects of what makes a good breeding. The only knowledge i had 42 years ago when my husband dragged home a 2 year old half ruined chessie was ring obedience. Dogs boykin spaniel free training course on boykin spaniels. Kadlec 79 wood duck drive edgefield, sc 29824 803 6372007. Required time for this training varies with each dog, but normally takes eight to ten weeks.
Dogs boykin spaniel free training course on boykin. Boykin spaniels have a natural ability and desire to learn, but you must make the commitment to invest the time and patience it takes to train a boykin spaniel to his full potential. As an example, i have the sound beginnings dvd, i have the hillmann puppy dvd on order, i have read. Working with softtempered, hardheaded, intelligent dogs. 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. Introduction those curly haired hanging ears and that wagging tail, the boykin spaniel is quite the handsome hunter. Started boykins pups available with training contracts. Nov 24, 2015 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. Boykin spaniel training guide boykin spaniel training book. The boykin spaniel is a tough, energetic, and enthusiastic hunting dog, yet gentle and contented in the home.
Had a damaged boykin that just wouldnt retreive and advice from the author helped turn the dog. Bss members and dog owners are reminded that the test results must be submitted to the ofa to be eligible for reimbursement. This dog was a stray that was rescued by alexander white. Discovered by south carolina hunters in the 1900s, the boykin spaniel is a mediumsized breed of dog, bred for hunting wild turkeys and ducks. This group is for boykin spaniel breeders to post current or future breedings. The complete english springer spaniel by gasow and roggencamp is also a definitive written training source for flushing spaniels. 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. By far my dogs worst trait is that hell eat anything when hes not hunting when hes hunting, he eats nothing.
This book is written for the duck hunter who has his first all in very little. Boykin spaniel brandywine creek boykin spaniels home page. It is, in fact, a palatial dog kennelhome to some 40 english pointers, labs, and even a few boykin spaniels that belong to t. You can even cut it in half if it is too long for the pup. It is important to note that they can, especially as puppies, get into trouble in the blink of an eye. The boykin spaniel originated in the united states in the sate of south carolina. Most of us use our boykin spaniels as hunting dogs. Healer who has authored 6 books on animal communication and has been featured in. This is a book for both novice owner and those who have trained spaniels before and now. 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.
The boykin spaniel retriever club was formed by a small group of people who shared a common interest in the retriever. Boykin spaniel bird hunting dog series by project upland. All of our breeding dogs are ofa hip, eye and heart certified. Working with softtempered, hardheaded, intelligent dogs kadlec, pamela owen on. And for a long time, thats pretty much the only place youd find the boykin spaniel, too, a breed of dog that excels in sporting tasks like hunting, swimming, and water retrieving.
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. Start your pups hunting life off right with all the things your puppy must learn before six months of age. Just ducky kennel rockn creek kennel nuf ced boykins slipnot kennel. We like to share our training and boykin experiences. I have been reading tons of forum posts, blogs, books, and watching videos, and im going crazy with all the conflicting materials, methods, and opinions. I agree with rick if youre needing to know something about a specific animal, but if you want to talk boykin training and what that breeder, whose name ive redacted above, recommends that you find shall we say idiosyncratic in working with. 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 duck hunting 11 matching articles field. Our dogs are from old genetically sound, established hunting lines. Hunting spaniels are the only dogs i know that you can train up in your backyard and then go kill birds on day 1 in the woods.
They are good looking, hard charging hunting dogs that can turn it. New boykin spaniel owner training question gun dog forum. There is one book specifically for boykins, but i have not asked the author for permission to post the name on this site as of yet. 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. 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. As far as training books, all we recommend is that you find one you like and stick with it. It is never too soon to introduce pup to retrieving. 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. I have read repeatedly that you cant train a boykin like a lab because they are more sensitive. I plan on hunting the dog dove and ducks, i had a guy locally that did obedience and then the hunt training and he has stopped doing the hunt training just before i got this little guy. We had a great time at the bss retriever nationals held march 2223, 2019 in camden sc. And you hit the nail on the head with the sensitive males comment, yall are a bunch of weenies when your fragile little egos are involved. Crate training is encouraged, for the safety of the dog.
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