How long does a Cocker Spaniel Dalmatian Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years) and the Dalmatian (11–13 years).

Is a Cocker Spaniel Dalmatian 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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Cocker Spaniel Dalmatian Mix

A Cocker Spaniel Dalmatian mix is a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Dalmatian. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 10–14 years.

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

Dalmatian, a purebred dog — DalmatianPhoto: Desaix83, d'après le travail de Le dalmatien, 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.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 20–70 lb

Height16–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Cocker Spaniel Dalmatian Mix get?

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Dalmatian45–70 lb

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

Height runs 16–20 inches at the shoulder, against 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel and 19–24 in for the Dalmatian.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to very high

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

Moderate to very high

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

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Cocker Spaniel is usually described as gentle, smart, happy. The Dalmatian as dignified, smart, outgoing. 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 Dalmatian vs the mix

Trait	Cocker Spaniel	Cocker Spaniel Dalmatian Mix	Dalmatian
Weight	20–30 lb	30–50 lb	45–70 lb
Height	13.5–15.5 in	16–20 in	19–24 in
Lifespan	10–14 yr	10–14 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	low	low to very high	very high
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Cocker Spaniel Dalmatian Mix

How big does a Cocker Spaniel Dalmatian Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 16–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 20–70 pounds.
How long does a Cocker Spaniel Dalmatian Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years) and the Dalmatian (11–13 years).
Does a Cocker Spaniel Dalmatian Mix shed?: Shedding is low to very high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Cocker Spaniel Dalmatian 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 Cocker Spaniel mixes

Other Dalmatian mixes

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