How long does a Cocker Spaniel Blue Heeler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).

Is a Cocker Spaniel Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?

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

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Cocker Spaniel Blue Heeler Mix

A Cocker Spaniel Blue Heeler mix is a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Blue Heeler. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–40 lb and live 11–15 years.

Cocker Spaniel, a purebred dog — Cocker SpanielPhoto: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Blue Heeler, a purebred dog — Blue HeelerPhoto: Zingpix, CC BY 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

Height15–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Cocker Spaniel Blue Heeler Mix get?

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

The mix30–40 lb

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

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

Height runs 15–18 inches at the shoulder, against 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel and 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler.

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 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 low to very high

The Cocker Spaniel rates very high and the Blue Heeler very low; 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 Cocker Spaniel is usually described as gentle, smart, happy. The Blue Heeler as alert, curious, pleasant. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Cocker Spaniel vs Blue Heeler vs the mix

Trait	Cocker Spaniel	Cocker Spaniel Blue Heeler Mix	Blue Heeler
Weight	20–30 lb	30–40 lb	35–50 lb
Height	13.5–15.5 in	15–18 in	17–20 in
Lifespan	10–14 yr	11–15 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Cocker Spaniel Blue Heeler Mix

How big does a Cocker Spaniel Blue Heeler Mix get?: Most grow to 30–40 pounds and 15–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 20–50 pounds.
How long does a Cocker Spaniel Blue Heeler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years) and the Blue Heeler (12–16 years).
Does a Cocker Spaniel Blue Heeler 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 Cocker Spaniel Blue Heeler Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

Other Blue Heeler mixes

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