How long does a Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).

Is a Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel Mix

A Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 11–14 years.

Australian Shepherd, a purebred dog — Australian ShepherdPhoto: Christoph Aeschlimann, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Cocker Spaniel, a purebred dog — Cocker SpanielPhoto: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 20–65 lb

Height16–19 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 16–19 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Very high

The Australian Shepherd rates very high and the Cocker Spaniel very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Australian Shepherd is usually described as smart, work-oriented, exuberant. The Cocker Spaniel as gentle, smart, happy. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Australian Shepherd vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel Mix	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	40–65 lb	30–50 lb	20–30 lb
Height	18–23 in	16–19 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 16–19 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 20–65 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.