How long does a Boxer Cocker Spaniel Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).

Is a Boxer 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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Boxer Cocker Spaniel Mix

A Boxer Cocker Spaniel mix is a cross between a Boxer and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–55 lb and live 10–13 years.

Boxer, a purebred dog — BoxerPhoto: Flickr user boxercab, CC BY 2.0, 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.

Weight35–55 lbcan be 20–80 lb

Height18–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Boxer Cocker Spaniel Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb

The mix35–55 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

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

Height runs 18–20 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–25 in for the Boxer and 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

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 Boxer rates 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 Boxer is usually described as bright, fun-loving, active. 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.

Boxer vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Boxer	Boxer Cocker Spaniel Mix	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	50–80 lb	35–55 lb	20–30 lb
Height	21.5–25 in	18–20 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–13 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Boxer Cocker Spaniel Mix

How big does a Boxer Cocker Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 35–55 pounds and 18–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 20–80 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Cocker Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a Boxer Cocker Spaniel Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Boxer 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 Boxer mixes

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

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