The Boykin was simply a more loving dog. The springer was birds and birds on a 24/7 basis. I placed in several of the timed pheasant hunting contests with the springer. She was a relentless hunter. The Boykin could stand much colder water and was a better swimmer. If I wanted a an upland hunter only, I would get a springer. The combination dog nod would go to the Boykin. The pet vote is 100% Boykin. I went to great lenghts to get the Boykin. Seems like I lived on the wrong side of the mason dixon line. Message me if you want breeder info. I still greatly miss both dogs and always will.
