Are Boykin Spaniels high maintenance?

Yes, Boykin Spaniels can be high maintenance in the sense that they are high-energy, highly social dogs who need a lot of exercise, enrichment, and social bonding. Of course, for many pet parents, these characteristics are exactly what they’re looking for in a canine BFF. Additionally, this breed’s double coat needs consistent grooming, which adds to their routine care needs.

Without the consistent social bonding, varied enrichment, outdoor time, and exercise that Boykin Spaniels need, they may develop a number of behavioral symptoms such as anxiety, destructiveness, excessive barking, and difficulty settling down.