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Boykin Spaniels of
Hollow
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Welcome to Hollow Creek
Kennel. I am Patricia Watts and I am the proud owner of Hollow Creek's Cocoa,
Gus, Penny, Allie-gator, Roxy, Ruby, Santee, Sugar, Bootsie, Jessie, Belle,
Peaches, Bozz, Gigi, Sophie, Woody,Madea and Frog. Actually, they own me and
allow me to train and hunt with them.
 We all live together on two acres situated right on
Lake Murray in Leesville, South Carolina. We don't boast of a lot of acreage,
air-conditioned kennels or that we've been doing "the Boykin thing" for more
years than is actually possible. We are happy, able to hunt and eat
regularly.
Hollow Creek Kennel is a private kennel and a therapeutic
hobby for me - not a profession. I am not a professional "Boykin anything". I
am a Boykin Spaniel fancier. I hunt my Boykins. They are equally family pets as
they are hunting companions. My lake cottage is a slice of heaven to me and my
Boykins.
Breeding is something I do occasionally. It is my sole desire
to breed the best with the best in the hope of producing the best. That is the
luxury of a hobby versus a living. I can be very selective. The Boykin Spaniel
is a rare breed and it is still evolving. I feel that it is my task to keep
them evolving in the right direction. I practice ethical and responsible
breeding to ensure physical and mental soundness and adherence to the breed
standard. Preservation and the improvement of the hunting and working
instincts of the Boykin is my goal, while maintaining the breed's
standards.
Conformation, OFA evaluation,
CERF testing, EIC testing, hunting ability, general
intelligence and disposition should all be considered when
breeding a certain sire to a certain bitch. Without doubt, all seven of these
qualities and conditions combine to form the total dog.
My puppies are
birthed in my home. They remain inside where they are socialized, loved and
handled. Then, at five weeks of age, weather permitting, they are taught to
swim and are introduced to my adult dogs for further socialization. They learn
quickly from the older dogs about playing, accepted behavior and what will not
be tolerated. It is marvelous to watch the interaction between the older dogs
and the puppies. It takes an entire kennel to raise a good puppy.
:-)
"Coming to the whistle" is something that I start when weaning
begins - so that when the pups are placed in their new home, they understand
"to come when called". Retrieving instincts and personality are all evaluated
by me personally prior to my selection of which pup is most suited for which
home placement. I do that because I am with them every day for 7 to 8 weeks and
I get to know each of them. They are all distinct individuals - but the common
thread is that they are the most loving, devoted and intelligent dog I have
ever known. When you look into those eyes - SOMEONE is looking back. You
can see them thinking.
Boykin owners can spin many wonderful and even
tall tales about their dogs and I'm no different. I'd rather talk to you about
things my dogs have done with me and for me, than anything else. When someone
calls to chat about Boykins, time flies, as do the stories!!! Puppies are
placed with folks who guarantee to stay in touch and send me photo updates
regularly. And when they want to add to their family, they call me for
guidance.
When looking for a puppy, the initial cost of the puppy is
the smallest expenditure you will incur during the lifetime of the dog. Get
it right from the onset. Purchase a quality puppy from a responsible breeder.
Never "budget" when purchasing a Boykin Spaniel …. The pups health is most
important … if you are bargain hunting,,,there are many poor/irresponsible
breeders of Boykin Spaniels who will accommodate you. .
Happy Hunting!
Patricia L.
Watts
Leesville, SC |
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Publications featuring Patricia L. Watts and the
Boykin Spaniels of Hollow Creek
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True Hunting Buddies
by Larry Mueller
Devoted little spaniels with
a big desire to please and hunt
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Gundogs
by Jim Davis
Click here |
The Boykin Spaniels of Hollow
Creek
Always
Remembered
"The one absolutely unselfish
friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him,
the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is his dog...... faithful
and true even in death." Senator George Vest 1870
1993-2005
"Buddy"
Hollow Creek's Buddy
CH Hollow Creek's Decoy's Boy
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1990-2005
"Casey"
Hollow Creek's Casey
Sir Dexter
ex Molly
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1996 - 2003
"Cody"
CH Hollow Creek's Cocoa Cody
Hollow Creek's
Miss Dixie
ex Hollow Creek's Sir Casey
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(1991-2008)
"Dixie"
Hollow
Creek's Miss Dixie
Lady Estelle
ex
Bramblewood Rascal
Click here to view more photos of
Dixie
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1999-2005
"Mouse"
Hollow
Creek's Mouse
Hollow Creek's Miss Dixie
ex Hollow
Creek's Lee's Decoy
Click here to view more photos of
Mouse
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1992-2006
"Sassy"
Hollow
Creek's Sassafras
Coffee's Cappy Cappuccino
ex BJ
(Buster Junior)
Click here to view more photos of
Sassy
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1996-2009
"Rosey"
CH Hollow Creek's Rosey O'Donnell CGC
Hollow Creek's Miss Dixie
ex Hollow Creek's Sir Casey
Click here to view more photos of
Rosey
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"Sadie"
CH Hollow Creeks Sassie
Sadie
OFA/CERF/DNA
Breeder: Patricia Watts
(SC)
Owner: Greg Copeland (Texas) |
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