Solid, rich liver or dark chocolate.Classification / standardsAKC. Coat length and density vary widely due to the variety of breeds that make up the recent background of this breed. White on the toes or chest is purely a cosmetic trait and will not affect the ability or health of the dog. The Boykin Spaniel is a medium-sized breed of dog, a Spaniel bred for hunting wild turkeys and ducks in the Wateree River Swamp of South Carolina, in the United States. It is the state dog of South Carolina, where it was discovered and further developed by hunters in the 1900s. 1 September is Boykin Spaniel Day in South Carolina.