How long does a Doberman Cocker Spaniel Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Doberman (10–12 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).

Is a Doberman Cocker 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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Doberman Cocker Spaniel Mix

A Doberman Cocker Spaniel mix is a cross between a Doberman and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–65 lb and live 10–13 years.

Doberman, a purebred dog — DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, 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.

Weight40–65 lbcan be 20–100 lb

Height19–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Doberman Cocker Spaniel Mix get?

Doberman60–100 lb

The mix40–65 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

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

Height runs 19–22 inches at the shoulder, against 24–28 in for the Doberman and 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel. 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

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 high

The Doberman rates very high and the Cocker Spaniel very high; 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 Doberman is usually described as loyal, fearless, alert. 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.

Doberman vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Doberman	Doberman Cocker Spaniel Mix	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	60–100 lb	40–65 lb	20–30 lb
Height	24–28 in	19–22 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–13 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Doberman Cocker Spaniel Mix

How big does a Doberman Cocker Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 40–65 pounds and 19–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 20–100 pounds.
How long does a Doberman Cocker Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Doberman (10–12 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a Doberman Cocker Spaniel 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 Doberman Cocker 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 Doberman mixes

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

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