How long does a Border Collie Springer Spaniel Mix live?

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

Is a Border Collie Springer 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 Springer Spaniel Mix

A Border Collie Springer Spaniel mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Springer Spaniel. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–50 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Springer Spaniel, a purebred dog — Springer SpanielPhoto: SuviLindholm, 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.

Weight35–50 lbcan be 30–55 lb

Height18–21 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Border Collie Springer Spaniel Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix35–50 lb

Springer Spaniel40–50 lb

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

Height runs 18–21 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie and 19–20 in for the Springer 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 Springer 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 Springer Spaniel as friendly, playful, obedient. 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 Springer Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Springer Spaniel Mix	Springer Spaniel
Weight	30–55 lb	35–50 lb	40–50 lb
Height	18–22 in	18–21 in	19–20 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–14 yr	12–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Border Collie Springer Spaniel Mix

How big does a Border Collie Springer Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 35–50 pounds and 18–21 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–55 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Springer Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Springer Spaniel (12–14 years).
Does a Border Collie Springer 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 Springer 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 Springer Spaniel mixes

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