My time as a Boykin owner ended after almost 20.years this week when I had my last one put down because of failing health. Both of my dogs gave their all in hot and cold weather. The older dog hunted hard through her 13th season. Their efforts to please were monumental. Lack of wild bird opportunities make getting a new pup impractical. I used to live in wonderful pheasant country and the dogs had over 100 wild birds shot over them almost every season for several years. I will miss the companionship.
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Boykin. I don't think that any breed gets as close to their owner as a Boykin does. I miss mine terribly.
