How long does a Cockalier live?

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

Is a Cockalier 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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Cockalier

Also searched as Cavalier Cocker Spaniel Mix

The Cockalier is a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into small dogs of 16–24 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Weight16–24 lbcan be 13–30 lb

Height13–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Cockalier get?

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel13–18 lb

The mix16–24 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

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

Height runs 13–14 inches at the shoulder, against 12–13 in for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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

Moderate

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

Trainability

Very high

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel rates very 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is usually described as affectionate, gentle, graceful. 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.

Cavalier vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Cockalier	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	13–18 lb	16–24 lb	20–30 lb
Height	12–13 in	13–14 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	low	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Cockalier

How big does a Cockalier get?: Most grow to 16–24 pounds and 13–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–30 pounds.
How long does a Cockalier live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a Cockalier shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Cockalier easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Cavalier mixes

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

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