As of 2010, we will no longer be taking names for puppies. I expect to have a litter early that year but have several homes waiting. After that, I will seriously consider the direction I will be taking with my fur babies. Being involved in rescue has overwhelmed my heart, and I find it increasingly more difficult to intentionally breed when there are so many homeless babies who need my time and attention. I know there is a place for specific, well-bred hunting dogs...I married into a family of hunters...but I'm just not sure that's where my energies will be. Good luck in your search for the perfect Boykin!

When you have a moment, take a break from Boykins and visit a place very special to me...

www.wcanimalrescuefriends.com

Now THOSE are puppy eyes! Hank (Rue x Razor pup)   Rhett (Rue x Razor) THIS is what makes the Boykin a great dog...the best of both worlds! (That's Seger behind Rhett, a Marley x Razor pup) Congratulations to Jay for Rhett passing his hip OFA certification! He will now be able to pass along his extreme drive and strong hunting bloodlines to future Cache River Boykin pups. Like most of us who live with Boykin Spaniels, it didn't take long to become amazed by this dog. After spending only a short time with one, I knew this was the dog for us. Beautiful, intelligent, friendly, loyal retrievers and companions...what more could we ask for in a dog?  After falling in love with our first Boykins, we wanted to give others what these special dogs have given us. That's how Cache River Boykins began. We have OFA/CERF clearances and make sure our Boykins have what it takes to be retrievers and companions before we breed. Our Boykins are part of the family, not just kenneled dogs with a job to do. They have acres on which to run, play and hunt. When they are not working on birds and bumpers, they are retrieving tennis balls, stuffed animals…whatever is tossed into their path. Add to that a frequent dip in the pool and life can not be any better for a Boykin!   I'm often asked if I will sell my puppies to pet homes since several Boykin breeders "prefer" performance or hunting homes. My first requirement for a new puppy home is love and attention. Boykins must first be a member of the family. If you hunt, that's great...Boykins were originally bred to hunt. Our pups are from strong hunting lines and have proven themselves to be fantastic hunters. But Boykins live to love and please their owners...so if you want a companion to take walks with, a "greeter" at your place of work or just a friend to spend your active days with, you will not be put on the bottom of my list!   **My puppies will NOT be advertised in newspapers, ALL parents have health clearances and are registered with the Boykin Spaniel Society. If you see our "Cache River Boykin" name, please ask if they are my puppies!** "email me" Rhondine Horton...McCrory, Arkansas "The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue."      -Anonymous Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.