Drakes Creek Boykins LLC

Jim K.

Breeder of Boykin Spaniels

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Gunner

Planned Boykin Spaniel litter

Due Feb. 2027

Ready Apr. 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Jim K., the breeder behind Drakes Creek Boykins LLC located in Bowling Green, KY. It was our families goal to introduce our region to this very special breed. Through the process that dream has grown and we are placing Boykin Spaniels in homes all over the USA, well beyond Kentucky. Our families share gratitude for the opportunity to raise a Drakes Creek Boykin.

Q. & A. with Jim

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We'd wanted a Boykin Spaniel for years. When our son graduated high school, he wanted a bird dog, so we brought home Gunner, our stud. We quickly fell in love with the breed's loyal temperament, versatility, and affectionate personality. That experience inspired us to responsibly breed Boykins and share this incredible breed with other families and hunters.

  • What makes your program special?

    We raise our puppies like babies because, to us, they are. They spend their first weeks in a bassinet beside our bed, are monitored 24/7, and grow up in our home surrounded by family. We believe socialization is very important to a puppies development. They receive excellent veterinary care, daily socialization, and endless love before going to their furever homes.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include dark brown and liver. 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.

Getting a puppy from Jim

Jim 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Jim partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great care in matching a puppy with the right family that meets each others needs best! We wait until personalities start to shine around 7-8 weeks before making placement decisions. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Deposit will be refunded if your chosen gender is not available after the litter is born, or you may choose to be put on the waitlist for next the litter and have priority placement from that litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Jim 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 Jim 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 Jim directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jim.

Breeder's location

Meet in Bowling Green, KY

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)

Meet in Louisville, KY

More about Jim

  • Jim has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Jim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Jim’s links

Jim is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Drakes Creek Boykins LLC 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Drakes Creek Boykins LLC 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • 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.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Jim to bring home their puppies.

  • Cade S.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    Jim and his wife were fantastic to work with! We got to meet all of their pups and dogs, which really put us at ease. You can tell they genuinely love and care for every one of their dogs. They kept us updated throughout the whole process and have continued checking in on how our puppy is doing even after we brought her home. Their responsiveness and willingness to answer questions made everything so much easier. Thank you so much for Kimber! We couldn’t be happier! Highly recommend Drakes Creek Boykins for anyone looking for a caring, hands-on breeder!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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