How tall is a Boykin Spaniel?

An adult Boykin Spaniel stands about 17 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Boykin Spaniel considered a medium dog?

Yes — at 17" / 35 lb, the Boykin Spaniel falls into the medium-breed size class (shoulder height 16–22"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #147 tallest.

How does a Boykin Spaniel compare to a person?

At 17" tall, a Boykin Spaniel stands about 27% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Boykin Spaniel Size Compared to a Person

A Boykin Spaniel stands 17″ at the shoulder and weighs about 35 lb — that puts it at 27% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #147 by shoulder height and falls into the medium-breed size class (Medium breeds, 16–22").

Boykin Spaniel next to a person at scale — 17-inch shoulder height, 35 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Boykin Spaniel at 17″ / 35 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Boykin Spaniel compares

	Boykin Spaniel	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	17″	64″	-47″
Weight	35 lb	135 lb	-100 lb

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About the Boykin Spaniel

The Boykin Spaniel is the official state dog of South Carolina and a true Southern treasure. Originally bred in the early 1900s to hunt wild turkeys and waterfowl in the swamps of the Wateree River, Boykins are medium-sized, chocolate-brown sporting dogs with a wavy coat, expressive amber eyes, and an endlessly enthusiastic tail. They are versatile hunters, excellent swimmers, and devoted family companions.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Medium size class with shoulder height closest to the Boykin Spaniel.

American Water Spaniel — 17″ / 38 lb (same height)
Basenji — 17″ / 24 lb (same height)
Puli — 17″ / 30 lb (same height)
Pyrenean Shepherd — 17″ / 23 lb (same height)
Bedlington Terrier — 16″ / 20 lb (−1″ vs Boykin Spaniel)
Boston Spaniel — 16″ / 25 lb (−1″ vs Boykin Spaniel)
Field Spaniel — 18″ / 43 lb (+1″ vs Boykin Spaniel)
Icelandic Sheepdog — 18″ / 30 lb (+1″ vs Boykin Spaniel)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Boykin Spaniel?: An adult Boykin Spaniel stands about 17 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Boykin Spaniel considered a medium dog?: Yes — at 17" / 35 lb, the Boykin Spaniel falls into the medium-breed size class (shoulder height 16–22"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #147 tallest.
How does a Boykin Spaniel compare to a person?: At 17" tall, a Boykin Spaniel stands about 27% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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