How long does a Dachshund Cocker Spaniel Mix live?

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

Is a Dachshund Cocker Spaniel 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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Dachshund Cocker Spaniel Mix

A Dachshund Cocker Spaniel mix is a cross between a Dachshund and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–30 lb and live 11–15 years.

Dachshund, a purebred dog — DachshundPhoto: Ellen Levy Finch, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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.

Weight20–30 lbcan be 16–32 lb

Height11–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Dachshund Cocker Spaniel Mix get?

Standard Dachshund16–32 lb

The mix20–30 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

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

Height runs 11–12 inches at the shoulder, against 8–9 in for the Standard Dachshund and 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel.

Size figures assume a Standard Dachshund parent, the size closest to the Cocker Spaniel. A different dachshund size moves the whole range.

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

Moderate to very high

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

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Dachshund is usually described as friendly, curious, spunky. 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.

Dachshund vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Standard Dachshund	Dachshund Cocker Spaniel Mix	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	16–32 lb	20–30 lb	20–30 lb
Height	8–9 in	11–12 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–15 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Dachshund Cocker Spaniel Mix

How big does a Dachshund Cocker Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 20–30 pounds and 11–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–32 pounds.
How long does a Dachshund Cocker Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Dachshund (12–16 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a Dachshund 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 Dachshund Cocker Spaniel 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 Dachshund mixes

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

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