How long does a Maltese Cocker Spaniel Mix live?

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

Is a Maltese 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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Maltese Cocker Spaniel Mix

A Maltese Cocker Spaniel mix is a cross between a Maltese and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into small dogs of 12–18 lb and live 11–14 years.

Maltese, a purebred dog — MaltesePhoto: Maltezervereniging, 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.

Weight12–18 lbcan be 4–30 lb

Height10–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Maltese Cocker Spaniel Mix get?

Maltese4–7 lb

The mix12–18 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

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

Height runs 10–12 inches at the shoulder, against 7–9 in for the Maltese 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

Maltese has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

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

Trainability

Moderate to very high

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

Grooming

High

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Maltese is usually described as gentle, playful, charming. 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.

Maltese vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Maltese	Maltese Cocker Spaniel Mix	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	4–7 lb	12–18 lb	20–30 lb
Height	7–9 in	10–12 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	very low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Maltese Cocker Spaniel Mix

How big does a Maltese Cocker Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 12–18 pounds and 10–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–30 pounds.
How long does a Maltese Cocker Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Maltese (12–15 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a Maltese Cocker Spaniel Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Maltese has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Maltese 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 Maltese mixes

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

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