How long does a Border Collie Cavalier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years).

Is a Border Collie Cavalier 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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Border Collie Cavalier Mix

A Border Collie Cavalier mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–35 lb and live 12–15 years.

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a purebred dog — Cavalier King Charles SpanielPhoto: Mapovfille, CC BY 3.0, source

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

Weight20–35 lbcan be 13–55 lb

Height15–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Border Collie Cavalier Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix20–35 lb

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel13–18 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Border Collie Cavalier Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 15–18 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie and 12–13 in for the Cavalier King Charles 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

Low to very high

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Very high

The Border Collie rates very high and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Border Collie is usually described as affectionate, smart, energetic. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as affectionate, gentle, graceful. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Border Collie vs Cavalier vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Cavalier Mix	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Weight	30–55 lb	20–35 lb	13–18 lb
Height	18–22 in	15–18 in	12–13 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	very high	low to very high	low
Group	Herding	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Border Collie Cavalier Mix

How big does a Border Collie Cavalier Mix get?: Most grow to 20–35 pounds and 15–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–55 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Cavalier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years).
Does a Border Collie Cavalier 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 Border Collie Cavalier Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Border Collie mixes

Other Cavalier mixes

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