How long does a French Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix live?

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

Is a French Bulldog 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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French Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix

A French Bulldog Cocker Spaniel mix is a cross between a French Bulldog and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–30 lb and live 10–13 years.

French Bulldog, a purebred dog — French BulldogPhoto: Frosya a, 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 16–30 lb

Height12–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a French Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix get?

French Bulldog16–28 lb

The mix20–30 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

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

Height runs 12–14 inches at the shoulder, against 11–13 in for the French Bulldog and 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel.

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

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The French Bulldog rates moderate 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 French Bulldog is usually described as adaptable, playful, smart. 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.

French Bulldog vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	French Bulldog	French Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	16–28 lb	20–30 lb	20–30 lb
Height	11–13 in	12–14 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–13 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	low	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the French Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix

How big does a French Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 20–30 pounds and 12–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–30 pounds.
How long does a French Bulldog Cocker Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the French Bulldog (10–12 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog 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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Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

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