How long does a Pug Cocker Spaniel Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).

Is a Pug 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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Pug Cocker Spaniel Mix

A Pug Cocker Spaniel mix is a cross between a Pug and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into small dogs of 17–24 lb and live 12–14 years.

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, 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.

Weight17–24 lbcan be 14–30 lb

Height12–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Pug Cocker Spaniel Mix get?

Pug14–18 lb

The mix17–24 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Pug 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 10–13 in for the Pug 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 Pug rates moderate 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 Pug is usually described as charming, mischievous, loving. 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.

Pug vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Pug	Pug Cocker Spaniel Mix	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	14–18 lb	17–24 lb	20–30 lb
Height	10–13 in	12–14 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	13–15 yr	12–14 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Pug Cocker Spaniel Mix

How big does a Pug Cocker Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 17–24 pounds and 12–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–30 pounds.
How long does a Pug Cocker Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a Pug 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 Pug 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 Pug mixes

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

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