Sporting Group

Boykin Spaniel

Boykin Spaniel is a medium dog in the Sporting Group. Adult weight is 30–40 lb (male), 25–35 lb (female), height is 15.5–18 in (male), 14–16.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Friendly, Eager, Lovable.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Boykin Spaniel dog
Photo: Boykinspanieling · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lifespan10–15 years
Weight30–40 lb (male), 25–35 lb (female)
SizeMediumGroupSporting Group

Height

15.5–18 in (male), 14–16.5 in (female)

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12.5 years is about 0.8 years shorter than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 32.5 lb is about 1.6 lb lighter than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as wavy, double, medium. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, close to the group average of 4.1 for the Sporting Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 64 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, Hip Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) - DNA Test, and Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA, CH) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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The verified adult weight for a Boykin Spaniel is 30–40 lb (male), 25–35 lb (female).

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