Health Education of the Boykin Spaniel

Boykin Spaniels have a diverse genetic makeup from their mix variety of spaniels, pointers and retrievers. All dogs, whether mix or pure bred have a predisposition of certain health abnormalities due to their genetics they inherited from their canine ancestors. Boykins Spaniels are no exception to this rule; however, good breeders are working diligently to breed out problems.

The Boykin Spaniel Club & Breeders Association of America, as the American Kennel Club parent club to the Boykin Spaniels, is working to improve the health of the Boykin Spaniels. We are working with organizations that are experts in their fields to help identify, record and ultimately eliminate genetic diseases from the breed.

The BSCBAA strongly encourages prospective puppy buyers to do their due diligence when interviewing breeders when purchasing a new Boykin Spaniel puppy.

The Boykin Spaniel’s most common health problems are hip dysplasia, juvenile cataracts and the most recent discovered EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse).  The links below are helpful organizations in testing, recording and identifying the major health issues.

OFA - Orthopedic Foundation For Animals

CERF - Canine Eye Registration Foundation

University of Minnesota  Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - EIC

CHIC - Canine Health Information Center

American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation

Please contact us if you have additional questions concerning the health issues and breeders’ ethic policies at contact@theboykinspanielclub.com. 

Please click here to read the breed standard.