How long does a Rottweiler Cocker Spaniel Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).

Is a Rottweiler 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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Rottweiler Cocker Spaniel Mix

A Rottweiler Cocker Spaniel mix is a cross between a Rottweiler and a Cocker Spaniel. Most grow into large dogs of 50–80 lb and live 10–12 years.

Rottweiler, a purebred dog — RottweilerPhoto: Томасина, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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.

Weight50–80 lbcan be 20–135 lb

Height18–21 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Rottweiler Cocker Spaniel Mix get?

Rottweiler80–135 lb

The mix50–80 lb

Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb

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

Height runs 18–21 inches at the shoulder, against 22–27 in for the Rottweiler 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

Moderate

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 Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler is usually described as loyal, loving, confident guardian. 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.

Rottweiler vs Cocker Spaniel vs the mix

Trait	Rottweiler	Rottweiler Cocker Spaniel Mix	Cocker Spaniel
Weight	80–135 lb	50–80 lb	20–30 lb
Height	22–27 in	18–21 in	13.5–15.5 in
Lifespan	9–10 yr	10–12 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Rottweiler Cocker Spaniel Mix

How big does a Rottweiler Cocker Spaniel Mix get?: Most grow to 50–80 pounds and 18–21 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 20–135 pounds.
How long does a Rottweiler Cocker Spaniel Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Cocker Spaniel (10–14 years).
Does a Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler mixes

Other Cocker Spaniel mixes

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