Bayhill Boykins
- Illinois City, IL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Patricia D., the breeder behind Bayhill Boykins located in Illinois City, IL. We complete all testing recommended by the Boykin Spaniel Society and are listed as Silver level Preferred Breeders by the BSS. Our girls are OFA CHIC certified, and we require the same health testing standards for our chosen sires.
Q. & A. with Patricia
Why did you start breeding?
First we raised little humans, then we enjoyed breeding foals. This has always been an interest of mine, and just seems to flow naturally into this period of my life. I have spent the last 7 years reading pedigrees, learning about health testing, temperament, and performance and building a social network.What makes your program special?
I will be offering quality, health tested Boykin puppies in an underserved area of the Midwest. At the same time, I will do my best to make breeding decisions that will improve my dogs and strengthen the gene pool of the Boykin Spaniel as a breed.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are chocolate. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
One of five females
Went homeFemale
One of 3 males
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Patricia
Patricia has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
“Price includes litter registration in AKC, UKC, and BSS, individual BSS puppy registration and 1 year BSS membership. All puppies are the same price, regardless of sex. Please see "Extras Included" below. After pregnancy is comfirmed, we invite Waiting List family to make non-refundable deposit. (Refund will be given if designated gender is not available.).”
Contract & health guarantee
Patricia may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Patricia offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Patricia directly.
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- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Patricia.
Breeder's location
Meet in Illinois City, IL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Quad City Airport
More about Patricia
Club memberships
Patricia is a member of Mississippi Valley Hunter Retriever Club, Upper Midwest Boykin Spaniel Club, and Boykin Spaniel Society.
Certifications & recognitions
Boykin Spaniel Society Preferred Breeder (Silver), CHIC Certified.
Patricia has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Patricia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Patricia’s links
Patricia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bayhill Boykins meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Mercy, mom
Boykin Spaniel
About Mercy
Mercy is finely built and tall, but her height is still just within female breed standard. She is a gorgeous girl with a gentle, nurturing personality. Content with family life in the home, and happy to spend hours outside quietly contemplating the natural world, Mercy comes alive in the upland field. Just get the shotgun out or even just unzip the guncase, and she is jumping for joy at the door. Mercy nimbly covers any kind of terrain with lightness and efficiency, either in the field or over rugged, wooded ravines. She is an excellent marker and persistent in hunting until she finds that downed bird, even in heavy cover. She is an excellent swimmer and enjoys the water. Mercy is naturally cautious toward human strangers. Even though she is totally appropriate in receiving the attention of strangers, Mercy prefers her own human family. Mercy's sire is HRCH Cash is King MHR. Her dam is HR Richeys Autumn Sunrise. Mercy has never had an ear infection and no skin or food allergies.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +7 more.Joy, mom
Boykin Spaniel
About Joy
Joy is a loving, intelligent, biddable girl who loves the hunt test game and loves to please her handler. Her marking and handling skills are excellent for her level of training. Joy attained her HR title in August a few days after her second birthday. Her pro trainer, Phil Hinchman, said that she is a delight to work with because she is so willing to learn and advance to the next level of nuance. She gives an excited little "Aroof!" when she brings that duck to heel and knows she has done something right. An enthusiastic "Good Girl!" is all she needs. In the upland field, Joy naturally is a close worker. She always keeps her eye on her handler and is a natural quarterer between two gunners. Joy is from the only Boykin litter in history to have both parents pass the grueling 5 day HRC International Grand. In addition, Joy's sire, Leine has his HRCH and MHR, and her dam, Daisy, has her HRCH. Joy's talent comes from both of her parents, and she is a "Joy" to us every day. Joy loves her immediate family, but she is devoted to her owner (me). Sometimes that worship can get a little intense because she follows me all around the house "helping" with chores. This little dog MUST have mental stimulation and physical exercise every day, or she gets restless. This temperment is dynamite in the field, but don't think that a little ferrari like this can be happy loafing about in the house for any length of time.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +7 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Bayhill Boykins reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Boykin Spaniels.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
