Ask questions of other breeders and seek referrals from them as to whom they would go to for a puppy. For more information, please read Choosing a Boykin Spaniel Breeder . The following potential health issues are not unique to the Boykin Spaniel but are found in many purebred dogs. These are listed to make you, the potential puppy owner, aware of these problems so that you can make an informed decision before buying a puppy. A. - Hip Dysplasia .
Eyes are another potential problem with cataracts being the most commonly diagnosed malady.
Once again, it is extremely important to have your dog CERFed before breeding and every year thereafter as long as being used as breeding stock, and to also consider purchasing puppies from eye CERFed Boykins. If you socialize your puppy - let him play with other dogs, children, meet people from all walks of life, introduce him to different stimuli, he will be a better adjusted adult dog and less likely to be aggressive. Sheltering your pup from all of the above can make him more timid and more likely to bite out of fear. A. - Skin conditions are fairly prevalent in some bloodlines of this breed. Changing your dog's diet or using medications available from your veterinarian can sometimes alleviate skin problems but do not usually totally eliminate them.