The Boykin Spaniel Society was founded in the
summer of 1977 in
Camden, South Carolina. Within the first year the Society had over 300 members
from 25 states. An official registry for the breed was started in 1979. The
Boykin Spaniel Society has now grown to over 2500 members hailing from every
state in the union as well as Canada, Switzerland, Austria and Germany.
The Boykin Spaniel Society's first annual National Hunting Test was held
May 23, 1980. Since then the competitors have grown steadily in numbers and
ability, attracting dog owners and handlers from all parts of the country.
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2012 Boykin Spaniel Society National Field
Trial The 2012 Boykin Spaniel Society National Field Trial has been set
for March 29 thru April 1 at The Clinton House, Clinton, South Carolina.
Activities begin on Thursday with the arrival of the judges and volunteer
workers. Handlers arriving Thursday may check in early to beat the long line on
Friday morning. Also, if you have an auction item to be donated please give it
to one of the committee members on Thursday when you arrive so that it may be
cataloged and readied for presentation in the silent or live auction.
The Boykin Spaniel Foundation (BSF) will once again be sponsoring free
eye C.E.R.F. and Heart clinics as well as EIC testing on Thursday afternoon.
Remember only one Boykin Spaniel per household qualify for the free clinics. If
you have more than one dog and wish to have them evaluated then you may do so
at the cost the BSF pays to the participating vets.
As you can see we
have a lot planned for Thursday, but we have one more thing for your enjoyment.
It is our 4th Annual "Knock the Dust Off" oyster roast with all proceeds after
costs going to the benefit of the Boykin Spaniel Foundation. Tickets are $35
for all the steamed oysters you can eat! We also have other assorted southern
specialties for those who have not made friends with the oyster. This has been
a really fun event and is a great way to get yourself ready for the rest of the
weekend.
All tests begin on FRIDAY morning. We will again utilize
staggered starting times for each stake, with Novice beginning at 8:00 am,
followed by Puppy, then Intermediate and finally Open.
This will be an
action packed weekend with something for everyone. We will once again have the
Duck Dog shootout, Hot Dog retrieve, Speed Dog, Children's Handling Stake and
of course the ever popular Natural Ability stake. You may sign up for Natural
Ability and the other fun stakes at the door.
Click
here to download the Entry Form
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