Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
- Sizesmall
- Weight11.8–15 kg
- Lives12–15 years
- Popularity in Mexico★★★★
Character
Cocker Spaniel temperament
A small dog from the sporting group, in twelve traits from 1 to 5:
- Energymarathoner
- Affection with familyglued to you
- With kidsexcellent
- With other dogslife of the dog park
- With strangersparty with everyone
- Playfulnessmiddle of the road
- Guarding instinctmiddle of the road
- Adaptabilitysettles anywhere
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Barkingmiddle of the road
- Mental stimulation it needsmiddle of the road
- Prey drivemiddle of the road
Distinguishing features
Cocker Spaniel characteristics
- Ears
- drop
- Height
- 36–38 cm
- Weight
- 11.8–15 kg
- Muzzle
- medium
- Coat
- silky
- Coat length
- medium
- Colors
- black, cream, red, brown, white with markings
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Sheddingmiddle of the road
- Coat caredaily brushing
Life expectancy
How long does a Cocker Spaniel live?
12–15 years
The breed sets the range; how long each dog lives depends on its weight, its exercise, its teeth and its check-ups with the vet.
The long profile
Long profile, in Spanish for now
The long version of this breed — character, care and origins, in Lord Chucho's voice — exists in Spanish and hasn't been translated yet. The hard data on this page (traits, features, lifespan) is the same in both languages.
Buying guides
What to buy for a Cocker Spaniel
What to buy, by what it needs:
What we'd give Choco
For a dog like this one
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AI image: the real product may vary KONG Classic
The classic that survives teenage-Labrador jaws. Stuff it with frozen treats and you just bought an hour of peace.
AI image: the real product may vary Chuckit! Ultra Ball
A ball that bounces evenly, floats and doesn't fall apart on day three. If your dog lives for the ball, this is THE ball.
AI image: the real product may vary Front-clip (no-pull) harness
If the walk looks like water skiing, the chest clip redirects without hurting. It doesn't replace training, but it gives you control while training arrives.
AI image: the real product may vary Small donut bed
Small dogs sleep curled up with a wall around them: the donut is their castle. Washable, because it will smell like dog. It's the law.
What people ask
Frequently asked questions about the Cocker Spaniel
How big does a Cocker Spaniel get?
An adult Cocker Spaniel stands 36–38 cm at the withers and weighs 11.8–15 kg.
Does the Cocker Spaniel need a lot of exercise?
The Cocker Spaniel scores 4 out of 5 on “Energy”: marathoner. On that scale, 1 is “couch potato” and 5 is “marathoner”.
Is the Cocker Spaniel good with kids?
The Cocker Spaniel scores 5 out of 5 on “With kids”: excellent. On that scale, 1 is “better without kids” and 5 is “excellent”. Even with a 5, no dog should be left alone with small children: supervising them is the adult's job.
Does the Cocker Spaniel get along with other dogs?
The Cocker Spaniel scores 5 out of 5 on “With other dogs”: life of the dog park. On that scale, 1 is “lone wolf” and 5 is “life of the dog park”.
Is the Cocker Spaniel easy to train?
The Cocker Spaniel scores 4 out of 5 on “Trainability”: learns on the fly. On that scale, 1 is “negotiates every command” and 5 is “learns on the fly”.
Does the Cocker Spaniel bark a lot?
The Cocker Spaniel scores 3 out of 5 on “Barking”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “nearly silent” and 5 is “reports everything”.
Is the Cocker Spaniel a good guard dog?
The Cocker Spaniel scores 3 out of 5 on “Guarding instinct”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “not a guardian” and 5 is “born guardian”.
Does the Cocker Spaniel shed a lot?
The Cocker Spaniel scores 3 out of 5 on “Shedding”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “barely sheds” and 5 is “hair everywhere”.
Can a Cocker Spaniel live in an apartment?
The Cocker Spaniel scores 4 out of 5 on “Adaptability”: settles anywhere. On that scale, 1 is “needs its space and routine” and 5 is “settles anywhere”. An apartment is fine, being shut in is not: every dog needs to get out every day.
Health
We only publish each breed's health topics after reviewing them carefully. We guide you, but we're not your vet: if something about your dog worries you, the internet doesn't replace a visit to the vet.