How long does a Bernese Mountain Dog Cocker Spaniel Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).

Is a Bernese Mountain Dog 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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Bernese Mountain Dog Cocker Spaniel Mix

A Bernese Mountain Dog Cocker Spaniel mix is a cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into large dogs of 45–70 lb and live 8–12 years.

Bernese Mountain Dog, a purebred dog — Bernese Mountain DogPhoto: Ganjo, 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.

Weight45–70 lbcan be 20–115 lb

Height18–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Bernese Mountain Dog Cocker Spaniel Mix get?

Bernese Mountain Dog70–115 lb

The mix45–70 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

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

Height runs 18–22 inches at the shoulder, against 23–27.5 in for the Bernese Mountain Dog and 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to very high

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 Bernese Mountain Dog rates high and the Cocker Spaniel very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

High

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Bernese Mountain Dog is usually described as good-natured, calm, strong. 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.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Bernese Mountain Dog Cocker Spaniel Mix	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	70–115 lb	45–70 lb	20–30 lb
Height	23–27.5 in	18–22 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–12 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	very high	low to very high	low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Bernese Mountain Dog Cocker Spaniel Mix

How big does a Bernese Mountain Dog Cocker Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 45–70 pounds and 18–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 20–115 pounds.
How long does a Bernese Mountain Dog Cocker Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Bernese Mountain Dog (7–10 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a Bernese Mountain Dog Cocker Spaniel Mix shed?: Shedding is low to very high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog mixes

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

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