Height: 14 to 18 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 25 to 40 pounds
Coat: medium-length and flat to wavy
Life span: 10 to 12 years or more
Breed Group: Sporting Dogs

The Boykin Spaniel is known for his hunting skills, but he makes just as good a companion to a family as to a hunter, thanks to his smarts and his friendly confidence. The family should be an active one, however; this dog needs lots of exercise.