How long does a Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel Mix live?

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

Is a Golden Retriever 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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Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel Mix

A Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–50 lb and live 10–13 years.

Golden Retriever, a purebred dog — Golden RetrieverPhoto: Janneke Vreugdenhil, derivative work by Anka Friedrich, Public domain, 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.

Weight40–50 lbcan be 20–75 lb

Height18–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix40–50 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

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

Height runs 18–20 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever and 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel.

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 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 Golden Retriever rates very high 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 Golden Retriever is usually described as friendly, intelligent, devoted. 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.

Golden Retriever vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel Mix	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	55–75 lb	40–50 lb	20–30 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	18–20 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–13 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 40–50 pounds and 18–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 20–75 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel 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 Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever mixes

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

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