I have a four year old boykin that is as crazy as a sprayed roach, but he's a great dog. He wants to go everywhere I go and will ride the tractor and lawnmower with me. He's a hell of a retriever will not stop retrieving as long as I'm killing birds or throwing a bumper or ball. They are very loyal animals with great temperament, but can be hard headed as hell at times.. My wife, who is far from an animal lover, actually loves our boykin and wouldn't get rid of him for nothing..