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UNITED KENNEL CLUB
STANDARED FOR THE
BOYKIN SPANIEL
GENERAL APPEARANCE
The Boykin Spaniel is medium in size, sturdy and typically spaniel. This sporting dog is first and foremost a working dog with proven retriever instincts and bunting ability. The breed is characterized by boundless enthusiasm and endurance, and moderate speed. and agility; possessing an intelligence and moderate speed and agility; possessing an intelligence and desire to please that makes
him easy to train. His amicable disposition makes him an exceptional pet and companion. Love and personal attention improve his desire to hunt. He is strong swimmer taking to water easily; therefore is valuable for water retrieving as well as field retrieving.
HEAD AND SKULL
The head is basically spaniel in shape. Viewed from above, the width of the muzzle is half the width of the skull. Viewed from the side (profile), the nasal bone is straight, with a positive break at the junction of the muzzle and the skull. Measuring from the tip of the nose to the base of the skull, the length is about the same length as that of the neck. The forehead is covered with
smooth, short hair. The muzzle and laws are sufficient to carry game, and sufficient in length and surface for free development of good scenting power. The upper lip comes down full to cover the lower Jaw, but is not pendulous or exaggerated. Teeth - A full compliment of strong. white teeth meet in a scissor bite, the lower incisors touching behind the upper
incisors.
Eyes
Eye color varies from dark yellow to brown, harmonizing with the coat. They are set well apart, with an alert and intelligent expression.
Ears
The ears are set high above the level of the eyes, and have rounded tips. They are flat and close to the head reaching to the leather of the nose. They are not too pendulous. Fault Snipe nose.
NECK
The muscular neck is moderately long and slightly arched at the crest. It blends gradually Into sloping shoulders. Faults: Abruptly angled neck. Excessively throaty.
FOREQUARTERS
Forelegs when viewed from the front, they are strong and straight. curly and of medium length, but a short. straight coat is acceptable. Light feathering on the legs is acceptable.
BODY
The Boykin Spaniel is sturdily constructed, but no too compact. The height, measured at the shoulder, should equal the length of the body. measured from the shoulder to the root of the tall. The chest is well developed. The back is strong straight and level. Faults - Barrel
cheated.. High hindquarters.
HINDQUARTERS
Hind legs when viewed from behind they are strong and straight.
FEET
The feet are round, firm and well padded; harmonizing with any size. They turn neither in nor out.
TAIL
The tail is docked to result in a 2 1/2 to 3 inch tall at maturity. Suggested docking procedure is to leave one-third of the tail when docking between three to seven days of age.
COAT
The desired coat is flat to moderately
COLOR
Desired colors are a solid, rich liver or a dark chocolate. A small white spot on the chest is permissible.
HEIGHT AND WEIGHT
Height. Dogs - 15 1/2 to 18 inches, Bitches -14 to 16 1/2 inches. Weight. Dogs - 30 to 40 pounds, Bitches - 25 to 35 pounds.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchld. Extreme viciousness or shyness.
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