How long does a Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 9–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).

Is a Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix

A Bulldog Cocker Spaniel mix is a cross between a English Bulldog and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–40 lb and live 9–12 years.

English Bulldog, a purebred dog — English BulldogPhoto: Pleple2000, 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.

Weight30–40 lbcan be 20–50 lb

Height14–15 inat the shoulder

Lifespan9–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix get?

English Bulldog40–50 lb

The mix30–40 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

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

Height runs 14–15 inches at the shoulder, against 14–15 in for the English Bulldog and 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to high

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Moderate

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

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The English Bulldog rates moderate 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 English Bulldog is usually described as friendly, courageous, calm. 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.

Bulldog vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	English Bulldog	Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	40–50 lb	30–40 lb	20–30 lb
Height	14–15 in	14–15 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	8–10 yr	9–12 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix

How big does a Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 30–40 pounds and 14–15 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 20–50 pounds.
How long does a Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 9–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Bulldog mixes

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

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