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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!