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| About Joey C |
| CHRIS , JOEY C. AND BO |
| Scarlet |
| Sierra C & Ginger |
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| My name is Joey Coleman. I have been an avid Outdoors man and grew up hunting and fishing throughout the state of Virginia. I have always been fond of the sporting and the hunting dog breeds. I have had German short hair pointers and Labrador retrievers. I came across the Boykin Spaniel through the introduction to a Boykin Spaniel breeder by the name of Jeffery D. Gibbs ,( I now know him as''Bo''). After watching his Boykins in action, I knew I just had to have one of my own. I did my homework and gathered as much information as I could to educate my self about the breed. After negotiating with“Bo,” I purchased my first Boykin. She goes by the name of Scarlet. Scarlet and I spent every daylight hour after work training in the woods. I had no clue on what I was doing because she was a puppy and I was novice. I would call Mr. Gibbs and Jason Corp ,who works and helps on the farm, every few days and give them a report on our headway. There advise was very helpful and to the point, because some days I got discouraged with the training process. I owe a lot to those guys because as Scarlet grew older, she started to progress with what I was training her to do. “ FLUSH GAME !” What a thrill! All of those hard working days were coming together. Turkeys were being flushed in different directions and watching Scarlet do her job was exciting. Oh! Let me tell you this. Scarlet was jumping deer, also. I know this might not be the normal practice for many Boykin owners, but Virginia's fall turkey season coincides with deer season. You will jump deer while looking for turkeys, so why not take the shot. I have also trained Scarlet to trail blood. Chris Brown,( who is my bow hunting partner), and I enjoy using Scarlet when it comes to tracking are our game. I am in the process of training Ginger, who is from another litter of Mr. Gibbs. She is well on the way of becoming the Boykin I know she will be. I have acquired Dixie and Jenny recently, also. Dixie and Jenny were rescued from a fellow in Chesterfield, Va. They are a little bit older than my first two boykins but I am hoping to teach a them a new trick or too. Most of our training can be contributed to the “Bo Gibbs Boykin Spaniel Hunt Club.” The hard work and dedication from all us have made “beating the brush,” fun and memorable. As every Boykin is always ready for the next hunt, I look forward to seeing them do what they do best. I promote good nutrition and good health. I’m proud to own Boykins and know they will be the dogs of the future. I’m glad that the Boykin Spaniel Society strives to keep the breed “in check.” Through my endeavors with my Boykin Spaniels, I try to provide proper education of the breed in my area. With that in my mind, may all who encounter the Boykin Spaniel, lead the way and protect the integrity of their future. Let no Boykin be left behind! |