After seeing that several here have one, just curious as to their temperament compared to a lab. I've had 4 hunting labs over ht year san just put my last one down. He did dual service, retrieved ducks and was a really good flushing/pointing upland dog.
He's the one in my avatar. I sen a Boykin 30 years ago an older gentlemen had on a dove hunt.

How hard headed are they? Training wise and prefer a female to male. I've had 3 males and 1 female Lab over the years and leaning towards another female since I don't have the desire to handle a male hard headness, females just seem easier to work. Not knowing about Boykins that well was curious as to who their temperment might be perceived compared to a female lab.

Are Boykins ok on upland, primarily quail, not a deal breaker cause I doubt I can find another lab like my last one.