How long does a Golden Retriever Springer Spaniel Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Springer Spaniel (12–14 years).

Is a Golden Retriever 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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Golden Retriever Springer Spaniel Mix

A Golden Retriever Springer Spaniel mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Springer Spaniel. Most grow into large dogs of 50–60 lb and live 11–13 years.

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

Weight50–60 lbcan be 40–75 lb

Height20–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Golden Retriever Springer Spaniel Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix50–60 lb

Springer Spaniel40–50 lb

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

Height runs 20–22 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever and 19–20 in for the Springer 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 Springer Spaniel very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Golden Retriever is usually described as friendly, intelligent, devoted. 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.

Golden Retriever vs Springer Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Springer Spaniel Mix	Springer Spaniel
Weight	55–75 lb	50–60 lb	40–50 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	20–22 in	19–20 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–13 yr	12–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Golden Retriever Springer Spaniel Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Springer Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 50–60 pounds and 20–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–75 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Springer Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Springer Spaniel (12–14 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Springer 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 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.