“After being introduced to the Boykin Spaniel breed, I instantly fell in love. Their hunting ability, intelligence and calm temperament won me over … and Nugget is no exception.” — Haleigh Reynolds
Owner: Austin Staples
Breed: Boykin Spaniel
Age: 7
In just one word: Chill
Why he’s special: Nugget is known as the Boardwalk Motor Cars dog and our best “employee.” He dutifully rides in the front seat of Austin’s diesel truck every morning and is excited to get to the lot and sell trucks. He never misses work or an opportunity to greet our customers. He is also excel- lent with kids. Fun fact about his breed: Boykins are excellent swimmers and retrieving dogs known for their rich curly brown coat. Nugget exhibits both of these qualities; he loves to swim and keeps his curly hair on point at all times. Grooming his hair is a must.
How we met: Boykin Spaniels are not well known in Louisiana—the breed originated in South Carolina. Austin was first introduced to the breed from his friend Leslie who has two Boykins of her own.
Nugget was born in Georgia the same year as Austin’s daughter Ava (2015). Austin says since they have grown up together, Nugget an Ava are considered siblings and hopefully, will be business partners someday.
Unique skill set: Nugget is the closer for Boardwalk Motor Cars. He makes friends with each customer and helps close the deal. He will rest on a customer’s feet or lap until his job is done. He never meets a stranger and loves to sell trucks for Board- walk. He is also known for taking a much-earned snooze on the couch at work.
Favorite getaway: Nugget is a nature lover and en- joys being outdoors and exploring. He and Austin go to the beach, the mountains, and on road trips every year to visit his fellow Boykin cousins. If he could choose, he would pick a trip to Grand Isle every day. He likes to go swimming and play fetch until the sun goes down.
Favorite reward: People food, especially if it involves a bite of steak and a “fat boy” treat for dessert every now and then.
