How long does a English Cocker Spaniel live?

The listed lifespan for a English Cocker Spaniel is 12–14 years.

How tall is a English Cocker Spaniel?

The listed height for a English Cocker Spaniel is 16–17 in (male), 15–16 in (female).

Is a English Cocker Spaniel good with children?

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

What is the energy level of a English Cocker Spaniel?

The AKC energy score for a English Cocker Spaniel is 3 out of 5.

Sporting Group

English Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel is a medium dog in the Sporting Group. Adult weight is 28–34 lb (male), 26–32 lb (female), height is 16–17 in (male), 15–16 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Energetic, Merry, Responsive.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan12–14 years

Weight28–34 lb (male), 26–32 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupSporting Group

Height

16–17 in (male), 15–16 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about the same as the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 30 lb is about 4.1 lb lighter than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is England. The coat is described as double, medium, long. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 1.1 points below the group average of 4.1 for the Sporting Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. 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 35 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, Hip Evaluation, and Progressive Retinal Atrophy, PRCD (PRA-prcd, PRCD) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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The verified adult weight for a English Cocker Spaniel is 28–34 lb (male), 26–32 lb (female).

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