I lost my cocker Gus at age 15 a few years ago and decided to get another flusher to compliment my French Britt. I discovered J&L Boykins and after meeting with Larry in 2020 was certain that was the right breed for me. Then came covid, then came knee replacement, then Achilles tendon surgery, then time to support our old Cavalier end of life. Last February after I sold my company and moved towards retirement Larry called out of the blue and said he had a pup for me if I was still interested. It took me a couple seconds to decide yes and I picked up Hazel 6 weeks later. At 1 year old she is 35lbs of muscle and relentless no-fear prey drive, a retrieving maniac and a water lover. Her first wild Nebraska pheasant involved tracking a winged rooster 125 yards and returning it to hand. She is also the sweetest dog I've ever had with a never ending supply of cuddles and kisses. Getting a Boykin Spaniel from Jan and Larry was the best dog decision I ever made.

We met Larry when he was a patient of my husbands. They had so much in common with their love for hunting dogs. My husband had to have one of his dogs after hearing about them. Our Topaz is now 4 years old and a great dog! Unfortunately my husband passed away before he was able to go hunting with her but she has been the best companion and loves chasing birds(I don’t hunt!)
Larry & Jan have been fantastic to work with, they have taken care of anything I have needed for Topaz, or any questions. They stay in touch yearly with Christmas cards…true friends and dedicated breeders! Thank you both!! They are highly respected and recommended!!

We have had the pleasure of receiving two Boykins from J & L and can't say enough good things about Larry and Jan. They really went the extra mile with a great blood lines and the dogs never had any health issues. The support that we received after the dog was in our home was second to none. when it came to questions with training Larry was extremely helpful. We have had four dogs before we got the Boykins from J & L and the truly are a complete package dog that will do almost anything you can imagine. From hunting to fishing agility and yes jet skiing to being on the bike for a ride these dogs do it all just for the fun and to please there master. I would absolutely recommend J & L as a to breeder

Words can not really express the gratitude I have for J&L Boykins. As soon as you talk to Larry and Jan you can tell that these little brown dogs are their passion in life. I've had a bird dog on my bucket list for quite some time and it didn't take me long to decide to go with J&L Boykins. I've had my Boykin now for two years and couldn't be more happy with him. I wanted to do the training myself and any questions I had Larry was more than willing and happy to help me out. He is guenuinlly happy to hear from you knowing you're working with one of his pups. My Boykin and I have two seasons behind us now and not only is he a great bird dog but the most loyal companion I could imagine. Thank you again Larry and Jan, I am truly grateful.

On my second J&L dog. Couldn’t be happier at 6 months old. I’ve also trained many boykins and the J&L dogs are at the top of the list for temperament, trainability and just good sound gun dogs. I highly recommend Jan and Larry for a quality pup.

We purchased "Sam" from Jan and Larry in January 2023. Sam is my brother Ray's dog and his 5th Boykin. He trained, hunted and competed with his dogs prior to his brain injury. Jan & Larry hand picked this pup for my brother as he was able to do some training but really is a therapy dog for him and the entire facility where he resides. Their many years meticulously breeding these dogs and their knowledge of their personalities is on par to none. Having been raised in a dog breeding family (since the 60's) we knew as soon as we walked in the that this was an exceptional place. Not only was Sam an easy trainer, but he will retrieve anything at anytime, very intelligent. He also senses when to be calm to help my brother and those in the facility that need his "therapy". Exceptional breeders, exceptional dogs. May have to get one for myself.

I have owned labs all my life for hunting and wanted a dog that was smaller and good for the house, boat, and truck. I have never even seen a Boykin in person let alone one work. So needless to say I had a lot of questions with understanding what to look for as far as proven blood lines and health history and Larry by far helped me extensively in my search for a great dog that will meet my high expectations in a hunting partner whether it would had been one of his dogs or not. Obviously I went with the best I could find and I couldn't be more happier with my decision. My dog is everything I could dream of in a hunting partner and would say is even better than my labs I have owned! I highly recommend J&L Kennels, you won't find a more passionate, helpful, down to earth, honest couple that have highly qualified Boykin's!!!

I am very impressed with J&L Boykins and with Bella who was born almost a year ago. Larry was great to work with and always spent time with me on the phone when I called. I have never owned a dog before let alone trained one for hunting. I decided to do all the training myself and I can say it went great! Bella is so smart and the training was really easy. I mostly duck hunt and she is a natural swimmer. She has retrieved every duck I have sent her after and at 32 lbs now she has no problem even with Mallards. I would highly recommend a Boykin Spaniel for anyone looking for a small hunting dog that will overachieve. I also Highly recommend J&L Boykins. They have excellent dogs and they do everything right.

First and foremost we received an excellent hunting dog in our Boykin Spaniel from J & L Boykins. These truly are special dogs in the field, water, canoe, truck and in the home. Our boy works hard all the time and is always seeking to please. He does very well on upland and waterfowl!
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Jan and Larry and I appreciate his hard work in developing quality dogs. I appreciate he always returns an email or a phone call before and well after the pup left his kennel. I give this kennel a very strong recommendation!

I met Jan & Larry at Pheasant Fest in 2013. I had only ever owned Labs for my hunting but, it was time for me to start my search for another dog. My daughters wanted a small dog. I wanted a dog that could be used for hunting. After seeing their dogs and talking to them, I decided that the Boykin fit the bill. After several more conversations with Larry, I got on their waiting list for a puppy. While I was waiting for a pup, I was fortunate enough to attend some training days to watch the dogs work. I was very impressed with what I saw. I have known Jan and Larry now for a few years. You don't just get a dog from them, you gain an extended family. I have met so many great people because of them. They are breeding some the best dogs in the country and their dogs accomplishments speak for themselves. If you are looking for a Boykin, you owe to yourself to at least give them a call!!

I was impressed with everthing about Larry and jan and the boykins that they raise. Captain Jack has been a total companion. He is always my best friend even when I miss a bird. Top of line dogs and business. Thank you Larry and Jan.

Best dog I have ever had. He has over the lst 7 years has been a partner in all that I have done with dogs. Hell and Larry ain't so bad either. Mark

Larry & Jan really care about their LBDs... I have fostered a litter for J&L when things went array with a whelping.. They were wonderful and very helpful if I needed anything and have been wonderful about keeping me informed about the babies I bottle fed for a few weeks!! a more caring breeder of Boykins you will be hard pressed to find!! I have also seen their dogs work in the field and snuggled them on the couch!! Their dogs are truly family!!!

Honestly, I couldn't have found a better guy to get me a Boykin! I met Larry at pheasant fest this last year and I had talked to him on the phone a couple times before that. He knows all about these dogs! Everything he said was spot on. I still call him today to ask questions and get advise he's happy to hear from me and answer me. My dog is just turning 6 months! She's holding steady retrieving no barking no accidents jumping off docks and has a great attitude. Really I couldn't be happier! If your looking for one of the best breeders of Boykins You have got to talk to Larry!

I met Larry at the Pheasant Fest in 2011 and I was immediately impressed with the Boykin breed and with Larry's knowledge of the dogs and attention to detail. It's the attention to detail that makes Larry and Jan's dogs quite unique. He truly selects his breeding pairs to highlight the best qualities in the dogs it really shows. I immediately got on his waiting list, and it was worth the wait. My pup Riley (now 16 months) is the best family/hunting dog I've ever owned. His intelligence, will to learn, and huting/retrieving drive far exceeds that of any of the labs I've ever owned. In addition, Larry and his assoicates are always happy to talk and give suggestions when ever I have questions. I highly reccommend J&L Boykin Spaniels to anyone looking for a high quality hunting and family companion.

We were so lucky to have met Jan and Larry at the Pheasant Fest held in Madison, Wisconsin, a few years back. Darrell was looking for a smaller size hunting companion and a friend had pointed us in the direction of the Boykin Spaniel. Larry did the most important part -- making sure WE were right for his dogs! A sign of a very good breeder in our opinion. No fast puppy here as we had to wait our turn and prove ourselves to him as well. The wait was well worth it -- in June of 2010 Sadie Belle joined our family. It has been a time filled with many puppy struggles but she has turned into a wonderful companion and her hunting skills are improving daily. These little dogs love to please and Sadie has enormous drive and energy. On top of her hunting skills she's a perfect house dog now too! At a recent dog show people remarked "I want a dog just like Sadie!". It starts with a quality breeder and Jan and Larry are tops!

I have two male Boykin Spaniels from J&L. My younger one, J&L's Splendid Splinter, aka Ted, just became the youngest Boykin to earn the UKC Hunting Retriever Club UPLAND HUNTER title at only 11 months of age. He is also the youngest Boykin to ever pass the Canine Good Citizen test (through the AKC but open to any dog). He is a very bright dog, easy to train, eager to please and just a whole lot of fun. Ted was pheasant hunting by the time he was 7 months old and is a very good family dog. My elderly mother never liked any dog until she met my Boykin Spaniels and now starts every conversation with "How are my dogs?"

I got my Boykin from Larry three years ago, she is an excellent hunting dog, awesome family pet and indoor dog. She has a junior and senior title in AKC and a SHR title. She will be working on her master title in AKC this year. Larry and Jan are great people that care deeply about the Boykin breed and breeding standards.

I met Larry about three years ago when I was searching for a Boykin Spaniel. I recieved a wonderful male,Drake, and now he has his SHR title. We are doing great and looking forward to entering more competions. Drake loves to go upland and waterfowl hunting with me. He has flushed and retrieved many birds for me this year. What an outstanding breed! Small dog with a big heart.
Matt

We met Larry and Jan 6 years ago and have 2 boykins from him. They have been great additions
to our family and very good gundogs - easy to train and if you know about boykins then I don't need to tell you how well they bond with owners.
In addition getting to know the Hinchmans and participating in some hunt tests have exposed me to a lot of really nice dog people. I was ready to quit bird hunting until I met Larry and his little brown dogs.

I got my dog from Larry in 2008 after a couple of years search for a Boykin breeder I could work with. In my opinion he is interested first and foremost in the Boykin breed. He bothered to get to know me and selected a dog for me. Although I thought I needed a female; Larry had a male in mind for me. My little male is a wonderful hunter,very smart and one of the best house dogs I have had. He is a goer in the field,a demon swimmer and quite content to lay quietly at my feet when I sit down.