How long does a Border Collie Cocker Spaniel Mix live?

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

Is a Border Collie 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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Border Collie Cocker Spaniel Mix

A Border Collie Cocker Spaniel mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–40 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Weight25–40 lbcan be 20–55 lb

Height16–19 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Border Collie Cocker Spaniel Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix25–40 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Border Collie 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 18–22 in for the Border Collie 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

Moderate to very 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 Border Collie rates very 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 Border Collie is usually described as affectionate, smart, energetic. 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.

Border Collie vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Cocker Spaniel Mix	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	30–55 lb	25–40 lb	20–30 lb
Height	18–22 in	16–19 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Border Collie Cocker Spaniel Mix

How big does a Border Collie Cocker Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 25–40 pounds and 16–19 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 20–55 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Cocker Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie mixes

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

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