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Boykin Spaniels are friendly to most people and animals. Boykin Spaniel Care and Exercise: Boykin Spaniels need bi-monthly brushing. Boykin Spaniels shed in the spring. The coat requires brushing, as it will mat. Daily walking and swimming are best for the Spaniel as the weather permits. Boykin Spaniels are good swimmers and will do so in any aquatic environment.
There are, however dogs that shed very little hair. This is a list of breeds that shed very little hair. Keep in mind that if the dog is a mixed breed with one non-shedding parent and one shedding parent the dog may or may not shed. You can usually tell if the dog will shed when it is a puppy.