Show Me Boykins

02/09/2026

JB and Sassy watching a little ball with Traci and Dave McGowan in Richmond, Virginia. Traci and family has been our second home for 5-6 of our retired Boykins.

02/01/2026

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01/25/2026

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12/14/2025

This is young Waylon, owned by Jimmy Smith with his early success in both waterfowl and upland at just over 7 months. Start them early. See how he does tracking the Elk. 😁

12/06/2025

Angus the deer tracking Boykin Spaniel owned by Bonnie Wilbanks. Angus tracks sheds during the off season.

11/05/2025

Three Show Me Boykin’s flying in their private jet to Mexico where they slayed the birds. Heath pups have picked up well over 500 dove and are just getting started. All three are the outcome of a little Tina Frick influence. 😂😂😂. Jeff and David were looking for loving pets to share hunting adventures as company. Oops.

10/17/2025

Rosie, owned by Susie Leahy, working on her speed and handling.

10/06/2025

Our two young boys.

Raz (Show Me Raspberry) and ICE (Show Me Ice Tea)

09/06/2025

There is HOPE🙏🐾

The Boykin Spaniel Health Organization is beginning discussions to support breed-specific research on intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and disc calcification in Boykin Spaniels. Through a donor-originated grant with the AKC Canine Health Foundation, this effort would be advanced within a rigorous scientific process to ensure meaningful and reliable outcomes for the breed.
https://www.akcchf.org/collaborations/donor-originated-grants/

We have continued our effort of data gathering for the UCDavis Neurology & Research Departments for further studies on looking for other genetic factors that cause pre-calcification of discs in dogs with the CDDY FGF4 retrogenes (IVDD) specifically in the Boykin Spaniels. The added support of the AKC Canine Health Foundation is a big step in the BSHO's endeavors to reduce the occurrence of this devastating disease that is now 80% prevalent in the Boykin Spaniel Breed. {https://www.boykinhealth.org/what-is-ivdd-in-boykins.html}

The BSHO is also proud to now form a partnership with Dr. Denis Marcellin-Little and UC Davis on IOHC (Incomplete Ossification of the Humeral Condyle) to pave the way toward a healthier future for our breed. The development of a reliable DNA test for IOHC will give breeders the knowledge they need to make informed decisions, helping to prevent this condition from being passed down through future generations. {https://www.boykinhealth.org/a-silent-weakness-iohchif-emerging-in-boykin-spaniels.html}

The Boykin Spaniel Health Organization has been working tirelessly toward the betterment of the breed, as this mission has always been at the heart of our work. This important step forward is only possible through the combined efforts of researchers, breeders, owners, and the greater Boykin community. By working together, we can honor the legacy of the Boykin Spaniel and ensure that these remarkable dogs continue to thrive for years to come.

07/20/2025

Brittany had concerns how her older dog would adjust to a spunky pup. One week later.

05/01/2025

We are pleased to announce that Gunner Kennels has chosen to partner with us to provide a new Gunner Kennel of your choice to ensure the safest kennel for your new Show Me Boykin to return home in. The kennel can be shipped ahead of time to either your residence or be here when you pick your pup up. Size medium is typically the safest size for most Boykin’s even though we personally have Intermediates. Reach out to us for pricing for your new family member or if you have one from past litters.