How long does a Cocker Spaniel live?

The listed lifespan for a Cocker Spaniel is 10–14 years.

How tall is a Cocker Spaniel?

The listed height for a Cocker Spaniel is 14.5–15.5 in (male), 13.5–14.5 in (female).

Is a Cocker Spaniel good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Cocker Spaniel is 5 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a Cocker Spaniel?

The AKC energy score for a Cocker Spaniel is 4 out of 5.

Sporting Group

Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniel is a medium dog in the Sporting Group. Adult weight is 25–30 lb (male), 20–25 lb (female), height is 14.5–15.5 in (male), 13.5–14.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Smart, Happy, Gentle.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Cocker Spaniel dog — Photo: Gürkan Sengün · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan10–14 years

Weight25–30 lb (male), 20–25 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupSporting Group

Height

14.5–15.5 in (male), 13.5–14.5 in (female)

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

4 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12 years is about 1.3 years shorter than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 25 lb is about 9.1 lb lighter than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is England. The coat is described as silky, double, long. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, close to the group average of 4.1 for the Sporting Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 4 out of 5, so a professional schedule is realistic. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 33 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

Frequently asked

Questions from the breed record

The verified adult weight for a Cocker Spaniel is 25–30 lb (male), 20–25 lb (female).

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