How long does a Cocker Spaniel Saint Bernard Mix live?

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

Is a Cocker Spaniel Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard Mix

A Cocker Spaniel Saint Bernard mix is a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Saint Bernard. Most grow into large dogs of 70–105 lb and live 9–12 years.

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

Saint Bernard, a purebred dog — Saint BernardPhoto: Rafael Dominguez Rodriguez, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight70–105 lbcan be 20–180 lb

Height20–23 inat the shoulder

Lifespan9–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Cocker Spaniel Saint Bernard Mix get?

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

The mix70–105 lb

Saint Bernard120–180 lb

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

Height runs 20–23 inches at the shoulder, against 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel and 26–30 in for the Saint Bernard. 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

Moderate

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 Cocker Spaniel rates very high and the Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard as playful, charming, inquisitive. 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 Saint Bernard vs the mix

Trait	Cocker Spaniel	Cocker Spaniel Saint Bernard Mix	Saint Bernard
Weight	20–30 lb	70–105 lb	120–180 lb
Height	13.5–15.5 in	20–23 in	26–30 in
Lifespan	10–14 yr	9–12 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Cocker Spaniel Saint Bernard Mix

How big does a Cocker Spaniel Saint Bernard Mix get?: Most grow to 70–105 pounds and 20–23 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 20–180 pounds.
How long does a Cocker Spaniel Saint Bernard Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 9–12 years, the midpoint of the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years) and the Saint Bernard (8–10 years).
Does a Cocker Spaniel Saint Bernard Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Cocker Spaniel Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard mixes

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