How long does a Cocker Spaniel Springer Spaniel Mix live?

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

Is a Cocker Spaniel Springer Spaniel Mix 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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Cocker Spaniel Springer Spaniel Mix

A Cocker Spaniel Springer Spaniel mix is a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Springer Spaniel. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–40 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Springer Spaniel, a purebred dog — Springer SpanielPhoto: SuviLindholm, 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.

Weight30–40 lbcan be 20–50 lb

Height16–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Cocker Spaniel Springer Spaniel Mix get?

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

The mix30–40 lb

Springer Spaniel40–50 lb

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

Height runs 16–18 inches at the shoulder, against 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel and 19–20 in for the Springer 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 Cocker Spaniel rates very high and the Springer Spaniel very high; 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 Springer Spaniel as friendly, playful, obedient. 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 Springer Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Cocker Spaniel	Cocker Spaniel Springer Spaniel Mix	Springer Spaniel
Weight	20–30 lb	30–40 lb	40–50 lb
Height	13.5–15.5 in	16–18 in	19–20 in
Lifespan	10–14 yr	11–14 yr	12–14 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Cocker Spaniel Springer Spaniel Mix

How big does a Cocker Spaniel Springer Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 30–40 pounds and 16–18 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 Springer Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years) and the Springer Spaniel (12–14 years).
Does a Cocker Spaniel Springer 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 Cocker Spaniel Springer Spaniel Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

Other Springer Spaniel mixes

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