How long does a Pit Bull Cocker Spaniel Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).

Is a Pit Bull 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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Pit Bull Cocker Spaniel Mix

A Pit Bull Cocker Spaniel mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 11–15 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, 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.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 20–70 lb

Height15–17 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Pit Bull Cocker Spaniel Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

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

Height runs 15–17 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 13.5–15.5 in for the Cocker Spaniel.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

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 Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.

Pit Bull vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Cocker Spaniel Mix	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	40–70 lb	30–50 lb	20–30 lb
Height	17–19 in	15–17 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–15 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Terrier	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Pit Bull Cocker Spaniel Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Cocker Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 15–17 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 20–70 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Cocker Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a Pit Bull Cocker Spaniel Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull mixes

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

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