How long does a Chihuahua Cocker Spaniel Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).

Is a Chihuahua Cocker Spaniel Mix easy to train?

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

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Chihuahua Cocker Spaniel Mix

A Chihuahua Cocker Spaniel mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into small dogs of 12–18 lb and live 12–15 years.

Chihuahua, a purebred dog — ChihuahuaPhoto: Caterinarufo, Public domain, 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.

Weight12–18 lbcan be 3–30 lb

Height9–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Chihuahua Cocker Spaniel Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix12–18 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

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

Height runs 9–12 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

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

Low to very high

The Chihuahua rates low and the Cocker Spaniel very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to high

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Chihuahua is usually described as charming, graceful, sassy. 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.

Chihuahua vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Cocker Spaniel Mix	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	3–6 lb	12–18 lb	20–30 lb
Height	5–8 in	9–12 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	12–15 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Chihuahua Cocker Spaniel Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Cocker Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 12–18 pounds and 9–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–30 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Cocker Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua Cocker Spaniel Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Chihuahua mixes

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

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